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CHTR Stock Chart & Stats
$153.89
$8.30(6.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$153.89
$8.30(6.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$101.11 - $254.11
Previous Close$131
Volume4.13M
Average Volume (3M)3.08M
Market Cap
$18.48B
Enterprise Value$116.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$509.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$96.71B
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.7
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Nov 06, 2026EPS Estimate
9.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)39.00
Shares Outstanding160,611,480
10 Day Avg. Volume2,700,252
30 Day Avg. Volume3,082,211
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 Cap6.32
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.15
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.67
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.47
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$122.33Price Target Upside-20.51% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)40.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)$54.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Operating Cash GenerationDependable operating cash flow indicates that reported earnings are supported by cash generation, giving Charter resources to fund network investment and debt obligations. Positive free cash flow further supports financial resilience, although conversion remains below the strength of operating cash flow.
Rapid Mobile Customer GrowthRapid mobile adoption expands Charter’s recurring-service base and strengthens its broadband bundle. Management says bundled internet and mobile customers churn nearly 40% less, so continued penetration can improve retention and deepen customer relationships over the next several quarters.
Cox Combination Expands ScaleThe Cox combination materially enlarges Charter’s residential and commercial footprint while adding a defined synergy opportunity. Integrating Spectrum pricing, packaging and service across former Cox markets could improve scale, cross-selling and long-term operating efficiency.
Bears Say
High Leverage Constrains FlexibilityCharter’s heavy debt burden and substantial interest expense reduce financial flexibility and make capital allocation more sensitive to operating performance. Elevated leverage can limit investment or shareholder-return options until the company delivers sustained deleveraging and integration benefits.
Broadband Subscriber LossesBroadband is Charter’s core recurring revenue engine, so continued customer losses threaten scale, pricing power and the effectiveness of its bundled model. Competitive pressure from fixed wireless, fiber and promotions may keep acquisition costs high and delay a durable growth recovery.
Weakening Revenue And EBITDA TrendsDeclining revenue and EBITDA indicate that Charter’s strong historical profitability is facing operating pressure rather than straightforward expansion. Sustained weakness would reduce cash available for debt reduction and make the expected Cox synergies and CapEx savings more important to future results.
Charter Communications News
CHTR FAQ
What was Charter Communications’s price range in the past 12 months?
Charter Communications lowest stock price was $101.11 and its highest was $254.11 in the past 12 months.
What is Charter Communications’s market cap?
Charter Communications’s market cap is $18.48B.
When is Charter Communications’s upcoming earnings report date?
Charter Communications’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 06, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Charter Communications’s earnings last quarter?
Charter Communications released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported $10.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $9.98 by $0.68.
Is Charter Communications overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Charter Communications’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 9.51.
How many shares outstanding does Charter Communications have?
Charter Communications has 160,611,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to Charter Communications’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Charter Communications reported an EPS of $10.66 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $9.98. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.522%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Charter Communications?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CHTR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Charter Communications Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$122.33 (-20.51% Downside)
$122.33 (-20.51% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CHTR Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 33%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-57.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
30.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.66%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
CHTR Company Deck
CHTR 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 CHTR earnings summariesCHTR 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
CHTR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$122.33
▼(-20.51% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.21% Insiders
24.84% Mutual Funds
2.30% Other Institutional Investors
50.29% Public Companies and Individual Investors