CQD Stock Chart & Stats
€185.26
€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€185.26
€0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€97.99 - €264.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.00
Average Volume (3M)130.00
Market Cap
€15.01B
Enterprise Value€126.67K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€509.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€93.96B
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.2
Beta0.55
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
8.81Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)39.00
Shares Outstanding122,984,535
10 Day Avg. Volume97
30 Day Avg. Volume130
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
€151.26Price Target Upside-18.35% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)35.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)€47.53B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Margins & Cash GenerationCharter’s above‑industry operating margins and roughly $16.5B of trailing‑twelve‑month operating cash flow create a durable internal funding base. This cash generation supports capex, network investment, and liability management over time, reducing reliance on external financing during cycles.
Converged Gigabit‑plus NetworkA fully deployed converged gigabit‑plus network is a lasting competitive asset: it enables higher‑value bundling, lowers incremental cost to add services, and supports future products (AI/edge, fiber upgrades). Network scale improves service economics and creates durable upsell and retention opportunities.
CapEx Reduction Plan & Cox SynergiesManagement’s multi‑year plan to lower run‑rate capex and capture substantial Cox synergies is structural: lower capital intensity plus ~$800M+ of recurring cost savings materially lift long‑term free cash flow, improving ability to pay down debt and re‑allocate cash to growth or shareholder returns.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageA ~ $94B debt load and ~4.2x net debt/EBITDA materially constrain financial flexibility. Elevated leverage increases refinancing, interest‑rate and covenant risk, limits strategic optionality, and requires sustained cash generation and execution to hit deleveraging targets over multiple years.
Persistent Top‑line & Subscriber PressureOngoing broadband subscriber declines and residential revenue weakness are structural headwinds: they lower ARPU potential, compress future revenue pools, and make sustaining EBITDA and cash conversion harder absent clear, sustained recovery in net additions or meaningful ARPU expansion.
Integration Costs & Dilution Risk From Cox DealThe Cox transaction brings meaningful integration and transition expense risks plus an increase in share count. Higher transition costs and near‑term paused buybacks, combined with share issuance, can dilute per‑share free cash flow and extend the timeline to material per‑share value accretion.
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 €264.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Charter Communications’s market cap?
Charter Communications’s market cap is €15.01B.
When is Charter Communications’s upcoming earnings report date?
Charter Communications’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Charter Communications’s earnings last quarter?
Charter Communications released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported €9.363 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €8.765 by €0.597.
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 8.81.
How many shares outstanding does Charter Communications have?
Charter Communications has 122,984,535 shares outstanding.
What happened to Charter Communications’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Charter Communications reported an EPS of €9.363 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €8.765. 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?
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
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
€151.26 (-18.35% Downside)
€151.26 (-18.35% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:CQD Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €7.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 17%
Bearish news 83%
Bearish news 83%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-68.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.44%
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 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
€151.26
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