Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) Stock Price & Analysis
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) closed at USD 111.77 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.20% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 107.26; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 107.64–112.71 on volume of 2,544,545 shares. Market capitalization is $14.53B, with a 52-week range of USD 101.63–254.11 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (CHTR)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $54.4B, net income $4.92B (9.1% margin), free cash flow $4.36B (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 2.9x (avg 9.5x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 5.0x, net debt $93.5B.
- 6 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold CHTR (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 2 added, 2 reduced, 2 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.14 on a 1–5 scale) (21 analysts), mean target USD 173.17 (range 68–380).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -54.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -84.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-06, EPS estimate USD 8.94, revenue estimate $14.9B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CHTR)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $51.7B | $54.0B | $54.6B | $55.1B | $54.8B | $54.4B |
| Operating income | $10.5B | $12.0B | $12.6B | $13.1B | $12.9B | $12.7B |
| Net income | $4.65B | $5.05B | $4.56B | $5.08B | $4.99B | $4.92B |
| EPS (diluted) | $24.47 | $30.74 | $29.99 | $34.97 | $36.21 | — |
| Free cash flow | $8.60B | $5.55B | $3.32B | $3.16B | $4.42B | $4.36B |
| Operating margin | 20.4% | 22.1% | 23.0% | 23.8% | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Net margin | 9.0% | 9.4% | 8.3% | 9.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Revenue growth | +7.5% | +4.5% | +1.1% | +0.9% | -0.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $601M | $645M | $709M | $459M | $477M | — |
| Total debt | $91.6B | $97.6B | $97.8B | $93.9B | $94.8B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CHTR)
P/E 2.9x · P/S 0.3x · EV/EBITDA 5.0x · EV/Sales 2.0x · P/FCF 3.3x · P/B 0.9x · FCF yield 30.00% · Earnings yield 33.90% · Buyback yield (TTM) 32.75% · Net debt $93.5B · EV $108B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 5.8x, Dec 2024 9.8x, Dec 2023 13.0x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (CHTR)
6 of 80 tracked investors hold CHTR. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Frond Partners | 1.95% | $21.9M | Unchanged | |
| Dodge & Cox Funds | Dodge & Cox | 1.12% | $2.14B | Added +2.8% |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.85% | $510M | Added +0.2% |
| Bill Nygren | Oakmark Funds | 0.02% | $13.8M | Reduced -97.6% |
| Wallace Weitz | Weitz Investment Management | 0.01% | $92K | Unchanged |
| Ruane Cunniff | Ruane Cunniff LP | <0.01% | $221K | Reduced -99.0% |
Analysts (CHTR)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.14 on a 1–5 scale), 21 analysts; mean target USD 173.17 (low 68, high 380).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $150 → $140 |
| 2026-09-14 | Wolfe Research | Downgrade | Peer Perform → Underperform | $118 |
| 2026-07-29 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $200 → $150 |
| 2026-07-28 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $190 → $180 |
| 2026-07-27 | UBS | Target lowered | Neutral | $235 → $140 |
| 2026-07-27 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Buy | $413 → $380 |
| 2026-07-27 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $160 → $150 |
| 2026-07-27 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Underweight | $160 → $101 |
| 2026-07-27 | Barclays | Target lowered | Underweight | $130 → $115 |
| 2026-07-20 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $220 → $160 |
| 2026-07-20 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $215 → $200 |
| 2026-07-14 | BNP Paribas | Target lowered | Underperform | $150 → $120 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CHTR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -54.2% | -84.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -54.3% | -31.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 54.9% | 42.7% |
| Max drawdown | -58.8% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -85.9% (Oct 2021→Oct 2026) |
CHTR analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $8.94 | $10.14 | -11.8% | $14.94B | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $11.22 | $11.96 | -6.1% | $16.75B | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $40.36 | $41.61 | -3.0% | $58.89B | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $44.63 | $44.56 | +0.2% | $65.66B | 5 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 111.77 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.20% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 107.26 |
| Open | USD 107.64 |
| Day Range | USD 107.64 – 112.71 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 101.63 – 254.11 |
| Volume | 2,544,545 shares |
| Market Cap | $14.53B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CHTR)
Nexqual's technical model rates CHTR "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.26 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 129.46) |
| MACD | -5.24 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CHTR)
Wall Street analysts rate CHTR "Hold" based on 21 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 173.17 (range USD 68–380), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 21 |
| Mean Target | USD 173.17 |
| High Target | USD 380 |
| Low Target | USD 68 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 10 / 6 |
Earnings (CHTR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 9.16 |
| Revenue Estimate | $14.94B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 10.66 vs est 10.06 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 9.17 vs est 10.08 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 10.34 vs est 9.93 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 8.34 vs est 9.29 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CHTR)
| Total Revenue | $54.40B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -1.70% |
| Gross Margin | +55.19% |
| Operating Margin | +23.50% |
| Profit Margin | +9.05% |
| ROE | +27.20% |
| Debt / Equity | 4.42 |
| Current Ratio | 0.36 |
| Total Cash | $509.00M |
| Total Debt | $96.71B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $4.36B (8.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CHTR)
Nexqual rates Charter Communications, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 55%, operating 24% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $509M cash and investments vs $94.0B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $4.36B (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 8% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 27%, ROA 5.3% |
Ownership (CHTR)
| Insider Ownership | +3.10% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +89.05% |
| Shares Outstanding | 114.46M |
| Float | 115.22M |
| Short % of Float | +41.52% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Leadership (CHTR)
Charter Communications, Inc. is led by Christopher L. Winfrey, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Christopher L. Winfrey |
|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | Nicholas Simon Jeffery |
Major Backers & Investors (CHTR)
Notable institutional backers of Charter Communications, Inc. include Dodge & Cox Inc., Investment Co of America, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Inc. | 12.6% |
| Investment Co of America | 3.16% |
| First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 3.01% |
| Growth Fund of America | 2.93% |
| SELECT SECTOR SPDR TRT-State Street Communication Services Select Sect | 2.72% |
| Goldman Sachs | 2.34% |
| Invesco | 2.33% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 7.44% |
| BlackRock | 5.93% |
| State Street | 5.84% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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