CQD Stock Chart & Stats
€109.16
€7.36(6.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€109.16
€7.36(6.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€97.99 - €241.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.00
Average Volume (3M)176.00
Market Cap
€16.81B
Enterprise Value€116.71K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€509.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€95.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.7
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
8.65Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)39.00
Shares Outstanding119,277,490
10 Day Avg. Volume216
30 Day Avg. Volume176
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.47
Price to Book (P/B)1.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.52
P/FCF Ratio6.39
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€143.82Price Target Upside31.75% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)36.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)€47.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And MarginsCharter generates dependable operating cash (~$16.5B TTM) with industry-leading margins (EBITDA ~37%, EBIT ~23%). Consistent OCF and positive FCF provide durable capacity to fund capex, pursue liability management and support long-term deleveraging and reinvestment, even if growth is muted.
Rapid Mobile Growth And Bundling BenefitsSpectrum Mobile's rapid adds (1.7M lines over 12 months) and >12.5M lines create a durable upsell channel: Internet customers with mobile churn ~40% less and mobile penetration ~20%. This structural bundling advantage supports higher retention, steadier ARPU and lower churn over the medium term.
Network Scale, CapEx Roadmap And Cox SynergiesA fully converged gigabit-plus network plus planned CapEx reduction (target < $8B run-rate) and material Cox transaction synergies (≥$800M) create durable structural upside to free cash flow and margins. Scale and a clearer CapEx trajectory underpin long-term cross-sell and efficiency gains.
Bears Say
Very High Leverage And Debt LoadCharter's ~ $94B debt and ~4.2x net debt/EBITDA materially constrain financial flexibility. Large annual cash interest (~$4.9B run-rate) and elevated leverage increase refinancing and rate sensitivity, force conservative capital allocation, and make successful execution of deleveraging plans essential to reduce structural balance-sheet risk.
Broadband Subscriber Losses And Revenue WeaknessSustained Internet customer declines (172k lost in Q2) and falling residential revenue reflect structural competitive pressures—fixed wireless, fiber overlap and mobile substitution. Persistent top-line erosion reduces margin leverage and makes it harder to sustainably grow free cash flow needed for debt paydown.
Transaction-related Dilution And Shareholder ImpactCox consideration that issues ~46M shares and a projected ~177M shares post-close creates durable dilution pressure, lowering per-share free cash flow and EPS. Even if synergies arrive, increased share count complicates returns, slows per-share deleveraging progress and affects long-term shareholder value.
Charter Communications News
CQD FAQ
What was Charter Communications’s price range in the past 12 months?
Charter Communications lowest stock price was €97.99 and its highest was €241.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Charter Communications’s market cap?
Charter Communications’s market cap is €16.81B.
When is Charter Communications’s upcoming earnings report date?
Charter Communications’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 89 days.
How were Charter Communications’s earnings last quarter?
Charter Communications released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported €9.307 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €8.713 by €0.594.
Is Charter Communications overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Charter Communications’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Charter Communications pay dividends?
Charter Communications does not currently pay dividends.
What is Charter Communications’s EPS estimate?
Charter Communications’s EPS estimate is 8.65.
How many shares outstanding does Charter Communications have?
Charter Communications has 119,277,490 shares outstanding.
What happened to Charter Communications’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Charter Communications reported an EPS of €9.307 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €8.713. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.277%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Charter Communications?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:CQD
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Charter Communications Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
€143.82 (31.75% Upside)
€143.82 (31.75% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:CQD Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €9.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 22%
Bearish news 78%
Bearish news 78%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-67.55%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Charter Communications
Charter Communications, Inc. is a prominent U.S. broadband and cable operator, delivering services to residential and commercial customers nationwide. Its offerings encompass a wide array of subscription video services, including on-demand content, high-definition channels, digital video recording (DVR), and pay-per-view options. Internet services form a crucial part of its portfolio, featuring robust security measures against cyber threats, high-performance in-home WiFi with provided routers, and extensive out-of-home and Spectrum WiFi access. The company also provides voice communication services utilizing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. For its business and carrier clientele, Charter offers comprehensive broadband communication solutions. These include internet access, data networking, fiber optic connectivity, video entertainment, and business telephone services, catering to a diverse range of needs from office buildings to cellular towers. Further diversifying its operations, Charter provides mobile services, alongside specialized business solutions such as static IP addresses, dedicated business WiFi, email and security services, multi-line telephone systems, and web-based service management. It also offers a suite of communication products and managed service solutions. In the media sector, the company sells local advertising across various platforms, including major networks like TBS, CNN, and ESPN, as well as local sports and news channels, and utilizes its "Audience App" for linear inventory optimization. Additionally, Charter owns and operates regional sports and news networks and supplies wholesale data connectivity services to mobile and wireline carriers. Serving approximately 32 million customers across 41 states, Charter Communications was founded in 1993 and maintains its headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
CQD Company Deck
CQD Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of clear strategic strengths (rapid mobile growth, video loss improvement, converged gigabit-plus network, substantial rural expansion, a path to meaningful CapEx reduction and planned synergies from the Cox acquisition) alongside near-term operational and financial headwinds (notably continued broadband subscriber declines, a modest YoY revenue and EBITDA decline, higher-than-expected transition costs, and elevated leverage). Management emphasized confidence in future free cash flow ramp, active liability management and a detailed integration playbook for Cox, but acknowledged that broadband growth recovery timing is uncertain. Overall, positives around long-term strategic positioning and capital efficiency are balanced by short-term execution and competitive pressures in broadband.View all DE:CQD earnings summariesCQD Revenue Breakdown
50.26% Connectivity
25.02% Video
2.46% Voice
7.93% Small business
5.42% Mid-market & large business
2.68% Advertising sales
6.23% Other
CQD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€143.82
▲(31.75% Upside)