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CHTR·Charter Communications, Inc.

$105.16
-1.79 (-1.67%)
After Hours
High
$108.60
Open
$106.69
Market Cap
18.77B
52W High
$268.47
Low
$103.02
P. Close
$105.16
P/E
3.81
52W Low
$101.63
Fwd P/E
2.24
DailyIQ Est.
$144.20
Inst. Ownership
23.0%
Short Interest
9.44%
Days to Cover
5.0
Technical Score (1D)
5
BEARISH
News Sentiment
48
MIXED
On Oct 13, Bernstein lowered its price target for Charter Communications after SpaceX announced the launch of its Starlink mobile service. The downgrade was based on concerns that Starlink’s entry could erode Charter’s subscriber base and revenue growth prospects. Bernstein’s decision reflected a reassessment of Charter’s valuation relative to its peers. The move may influence investor sentiment and trading activity in the short term. The downgrade is part of a broader trend of analysts revising targets for telecom stocks amid new entrants.
LOW TARGET
$68 -34.9%
7 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$173 +65.7%
18 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$380 +263.6%
5 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$68.00 - $380.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
2/4/15/6/3
DAILYIQ EST.
$144.20 (+38.0%)
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Symbol
CHTR
Description
Charter Communications is a leading broadband connectivity and cable operator in the United States, providing a comprehensive suite of services to both residential and commercial customers. The company's core offering centers on subscription-based internet, video, and mobile services, enhanced by advanced WiFi solutions and Spectrum internet products. Charter also delivers wireline voice communications and broadband solutions, including data networking and fiber connectivity, catering to diverse business needs. Furthermore, the company strategically provides advertising services across various platforms and offers connectivity solutions to specific communities, solidifying its position within the evolving communications landscape.
Bought (1Y)
9,929 shares
$1.4M
Sold (1Y)
78,733 shares
$11.4M
Jeffery NickChief Operating Officer
Award/Grant13,333 shares2026-09-01
Jeffery NickChief Operating Officer
Award/Grant76,466 shares2026-09-01
Jeffery NickChief Operating Officer
Award/Grant347,078 shares2026-09-01
Winfrey Christopher LPresident and CEO
Award/Grant115,466 shares2026-08-20
Winfrey Christopher LPresident and CEO
Award/Grant297,281 shares2026-08-20
69/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✕Revenue declining year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
561.0%
Revenue CAGR
-12.9%
Current Ratio
0.39x
Debt / Equity
5.90x
Return on Equity
31.1%
Earnings Summary
Charter Communications is a leading broadband connectivity and cable operator in the United States, delivering subscription‑based internet, video, and mobile services, along with wireline voice and advanced WiFi solutions to residential and commercial customers. Operating within the telecom services industry, Charter competes in a market facing high switching costs and intense price pressure. In the latest quarters, the company reported EPS of $10.10 in Q4 2024 and $8.42 in Q1 2025, both exceeding estimates of $9.22496 and $8.37313 respectively, while revenue dipped from $13.926 billion to $13.735 billion, falling short of the $13.910 billion estimate for Q4 2024 but remaining close to the $13.735 billion estimate for Q1 2025. EPS growth slowed from $10.34 in Q4 2025 to $9.18 in Q2 2025, and revenue declined from $13.601 billion to $13.672 billion, reflecting a modest contraction in top line and earnings momentum. Historically, Charter has maintained a mixed earnings pattern, with EPS beating estimates in some quarters while revenue growth has been uneven, indicating a reliance on pricing power rather than volume expansion. Recent news reports a 27.3% decline in Charter shares in September due to rising long‑term interest rates and debt‑related cost pressures, underscoring the sensitivity of the company’s valuation to macro‑economic factors.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$7.97$8.77$9.58$10.38$11.19Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$9.16 - -
Q2'26$10.54$10.66+1.1%
Q1'26$10.82$9.17-15.2%
Q4'25$10.09$10.34+2.5%
Q3'25$9.29$8.34-10.3%
Q2'25$9.66$9.18-5.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$13.4B$13.6B$13.8B$14.0B$14.1BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$14.0B - -
Q2'26$13.8B$13.5B-1.9%
Q1'26$13.6B$13.6B-0.1%
Q4'25$14.0B$13.6B-2.9%
Q3'25 - $13.7B -
Q2'25 - $13.8B -

Market Data

CHTR Stock Snapshot

BEARISH5/100
$104.50−$0.66 (0.6%)
Market cap
18.77B
P/E ratio
3.8
Day range
$103.02 – $108.60
News sentiment
48/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$173.17 (+65.7%)
Consensus
Hold · 30 analysts
52-week range+2.8% off low · -61.1% from high
$101.63$268.47
Price $104.50 DailyIQ Est. $144.20

The chart on CHTR has not stabilised: price is near its 52-week low and the trend is still down. In Communication Services, names this size usually take direction from sector flows before company-level news.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into CHTR?

CHEAP

At today's price, Charter Communications, Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about -1.8% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 6.00% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 26.1% a year, so the market is asking for 27.9 percentage points below its own delivered rate. On that basis CHTR looks priced below what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
-1.8%
Historical FCF CAGR
26.1%
Growth gap
-27.9 pts
Verdict
CHEAP
Discount rate (WACC)
6.00%
Beta
0.74

Behaviour On Record

What CHTR's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
36.0% 77th pct
Below its peak
-87.2%
vs 200-day average
-38.6%
Up days (1y)
46%

Charter Communications, Inc. is currently running 36.0% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CHTR's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 77th percentile — elevated for this stock, against a typical reading of 27.2%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

CHTR is trading -87.2% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -24.4%, and the deepest was -54.1% in 2025. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -38.6% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 1st percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year CHTR closed higher on 46% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, CHTR finished the month higher 5 of 14 times, with a median return of -3.5% and an average of -1.0%. Its strongest month historically has been August at +2.9% on average, its weakest September at -5.2%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: CHTR has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 106 of 3,268 sessions (3.2% of the time), with the largest gaps running +7.7% and -7.7%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, CHTR moved an average of 4.0% in the session after earnings, closing higher 2 of those 3 times, with a median move of +3.4% and a largest of +5.2%.

All figures computed from 3,269 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CHTR's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of CHTR's sector?

Charter Communications, Inc. sits in the Communication Services sector, currently ranked 10th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#10 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
9

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CHTR?

CallsPuts

For Charter Communications, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 1.25), with at-the-money implied volatility around 93.3%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±6.7% move by that expiry — a range of about $96.61–$110.43.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
1.25
ATM implied volatility
93.3%
Total open interest
15,376
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±6.7% ($96.61–$110.43)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CHTR?

Morgan Stanley most recently reiterated its rating on Charter Communications, Inc. to Equal-Weight on Sep 28, 2026 with a price target of $140 (from $150). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 1 downgrade, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
Morgan Stanley — Equal-Weight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
1
Net rating momentum
-1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 28, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$150 → $140
Sep 14, 2026Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform → Underperform$118
Jul 29, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$200 → $150
Jul 28, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$190 → $180
Jul 27, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$235 → $140
Jul 27, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$413 → $380
Jul 27, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$160 → $150
Jul 27, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedUnderweight$160 → $101
Jul 27, 2026BarclaysMaintainedUnderweight$130 → $115
Jul 20, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$220 → $160
Jul 20, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$215 → $200
Jul 14, 2026BNP ParibasMaintainedUnderperform$150 → $120

Peers & ETF holders

CHTR peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

48/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Bernstein lowered its price target for CHTR following the announcement of SpaceX Starlink’s mobile service, citing increased competitive pressure in the wireless market. The downgrade reflects concerns that Starlink’s entry could erode CHTR’s subscriber base and revenue growth prospects. The rating agency’s decision signals a reassessment of CHTR’s valuation relative to its peers. The move may influence investor sentiment and trading activity in the short term. The downgrade is part of a broader trend of analysts revising targets for telecom stocks amid new entrants.
What did this article say?
Bernstein Research reduced its price target for Charter Communications to $120 from $150 on October 13. The downgrade reflects concerns over the company’s earnings outlook and competitive pressures in the cable and streaming markets. The adjustment signals a negative view on the firm’s future profitability and valuation. The change may influence investor sentiment and trading activity for the stock.
What did this article say?
Charter Communications shares fell more than 50% on October 11, reflecting a broader structural downturn in the company’s core metrics. The decline was driven by weaker-than-expected revenue growth and a shrinking subscriber base, signaling challenges in the company’s competitive positioning. Analysts noted that the drop is part of a wider trend affecting similar telecom and media peers, suggesting a persistent headwind for Charter’s future earnings.
What did this article say?
Charter Communications shares fell 27.3% in September, pushing the stock to a 10‑year low. The decline was driven by a sharp rise in long‑term interest rates, which increased the cost of the company’s substantial debt load. A sell‑side analyst downgrade highlighted ongoing competitive headwinds in the operating business. The combination of higher borrowing costs and intensified competition eroded investor confidence in Charter’s valuation.
What did this article say?
Charter Communications scheduled a webcast on November 6, 2026, to discuss its third‑quarter financial and operating results for the period ending September 30, 2026. The company will release a press statement at 7:00 a.m. ET the same day, with the webcast accessible via its investor relations website. The event is a routine earnings announcement, providing investors with a platform to review the company’s performance and guidance for the upcoming quarter.
What did this article say?
Adeia announced the renewal of its intellectual property license agreement with Charter Communications’ Spectrum brand, extending coverage across Spectrum’s pay‑TV, broadband, and mobility services for multiple years. The deal reaffirms Adeia’s media IP portfolio as a core component of Spectrum’s content strategy. No financial terms were disclosed, but the continuation signals confidence in the partnership and stability for both parties.
What did this article say?
The article reviews Charter’s Q2 earnings relative to other wireless, cable, and satellite peers. It notes that the sector faces structural challenges due to consumer discretionary spending and low switching costs. Charter’s performance is evaluated against industry tailwinds such as rising bandwidth demand and bundling opportunities, as well as headwinds like economic uncertainty. The analysis highlights that only a few companies can sustain long‑term growth in this hit‑driven sector. The piece concludes that Charter’s results are modestly in line with peers, offering a balanced view of its competitive position.
What did this article say?
Starlink's deployment of higher-capacity V3 satellites intensified competition for Charter Communications, as analysts noted the satellite service could erode Charter's rural broadband market share. The company’s fiber and cable networks still hold speed advantages, but the threat is expected to grow. Charter may need to adjust its strategy to maintain market position.
What did this article say?
Arete Capital reduced its price target for Charter Communications (CHTR) from $124 to $68 and kept a sell recommendation. The downgrade reflects concerns over the company’s declining subscriber base and competitive pressures in the cable and streaming markets. The firm cited weaker earnings guidance and a challenging macro environment as key factors behind the cut. This adjustment signals a negative outlook for CHTR’s near‑term valuation prospects.

Technical Analysis

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5
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $6.34B combined position · 16 adding, 9 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy2,787,2741.59%$396.38M2026-08-14
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy2,776,6561.59%$394.87M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▼ Sell2,452,4581.40%$348.76M2026-08-12
Geode Capital Management, LLC▼ Sell2,398,4911.37%$340.09M2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy1,977,4751.13%$279.52M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell1,826,1141.04%$259.69M2026-08-13
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy1,375,1090.79%$195.55M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy1,317,2470.75%$187.33M2026-09-02
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell884,9330.51%$129.35M2026-08-12
GoldenTree Asset Management LP▲ New828,0850.47%$117.61M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell785,0670.45%$111.64M2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell488,5320.28%$69.47M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy394,2700.23%$56.07M2026-08-14
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy350,1120.20%$49.79M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy319,0540.18%$45.37M2026-08-03
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy278,5090.16%$39.61M2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▼ Sell272,0100.16%$38.68M2026-08-14
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy218,4920.12%$31.07M2026-08-13
Capital World Investors▲ Buy191,6000.11%$27.25M2026-08-12
Prudential Financial Inc▲ Buy173,7220.10%$24.71M2026-08-12
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell97,2590.06%$21.00M2026-08-14
Bridgewater Associates, LP▲ Buy138,0620.08%$19.63M2026-08-14
Harris Associates L P▼ Sell96,7770.06%$13.76M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:6.91M sh bought ($981.74M)5.20M sh sold ($742.23M)net +1.71M sh (+$239.51M)
Congressional Trading Activity
7 disclosed trades · ~$3.06M est. traded value · 3 buys, 3 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
August Lee PflugerHouseTX11↔ Exchange$1K - $15K2026-08-202026-09-14
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-04-142026-05-08
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-132026-04-07
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-05-122025-06-22
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-04-082025-05-08
Mark WarnerSenateVA▼ Sell$1.0M - $5.0M2019-02-192019-03-08