Charter Communications (CHTR)
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Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
$142.00
▼(-39.99% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/20/26
The score is held back primarily by financial risk (high leverage) and weakening revenue/free-cash-flow trends, reinforced by clearly bearish technicals. These are partially offset by a very low P/E valuation and an earnings-call outlook that is cautiously constructive longer term (mobile growth, network upgrades, and higher Cox synergy expectations) despite near-term headwinds (subscriber losses and elevated 2026 CapEx).
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation & margins
Charter's sustained high EBITDA margin (~38%) and operating cash flow in the $14–$16B range create durable internal funding for network investment, debt servicing and shareholder returns. These steady cash flows underpin strategic flexibility even if growth softens, supporting capex and integration plans over the next several years.
Negative Factors
High leverage & interest burden
Elevated gross debt (~$94B) and mid‑single digit net debt/EBITDA (~4.15x) limit financial flexibility, increase refinancing and interest risk, and constrain aggressive capital returns. In a slower revenue environment, leverage amplifies downside and forces prioritization of deleveraging over opportunistic investments or payouts.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation & margins
Charter's sustained high EBITDA margin (~38%) and operating cash flow in the $14–$16B range create durable internal funding for network investment, debt servicing and shareholder returns. These steady cash flows underpin strategic flexibility even if growth softens, supporting capex and integration plans over the next several years.
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Charter Communications Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Market Cap
$20.03B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)3.48M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.8
Beta (1Y)0.65
Revenue Growth-0.92%
EPS Growth3.13%
CountryUS
Employees94,500
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryTelecommunications Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)37.65
Shares Outstanding122,984,535
10 Day Avg. Volume3,511,047
30 Day Avg. Volume3,484,913
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 Cap5.66
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.07
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.79
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$255.80Price Target Upside8.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)41.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)$54.34B
Charter Communications Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Charter Communications, Inc. operates as a broadband connectivity and cable operator company serving residential and commercial customers in the United States. The company offers subscription-based video services, including video on demand, high-d...
How the Company Makes Money
Charter primarily makes money through recurring subscription fees for connectivity and communications services delivered over its network. The largest revenue stream is typically residential internet service, where customers pay monthly charges (o...
Charter Communications Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 24, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call outlined solid operational and strategic positives—most notably rapid mobile growth, dramatic improvement in video losses, product/network investments, rural expansion, and upgraded Cox synergy expectations—while acknowledging notable near-term headwinds: Internet customer losses, modest revenue and EBITDA declines, elevated near-term CapEx and higher device/service costs, and competitive pressure from fixed wireless and telco subsidies. Management emphasized confidence in longer-term growth driven by network advantages, product improvements, and the Cox acquisition, but financials show short-term pressure. Overall, the positives and negatives are roughly balanced, reflecting cautious optimism but near-term execution and competitive challenges.Positive Updates
Spectrum Mobile Strong Growth
Spectrum Mobile reached over 12 million lines, adding ~370,000 lines in the quarter and ~1.8 million lines over the last 12 months (growth >17%), with product features like Anytime Upgrade and competitive pricing driving adoption.
Negative Updates
Internet Customer Losses and Top-of-Funnel Pressure
Internet customers (residential + small business) declined by 120,000 in 1Q26; management cited a competitive new-sales environment (expanded fixed wireless competition, mobile substitution, fiber overlap) and muted housing/mover activity limiting top-of-funnel growth.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Spectrum Mobile Strong Growth
Spectrum Mobile reached over 12 million lines, adding ~370,000 lines in the quarter and ~1.8 million lines over the last 12 months (growth >17%), with product features like Anytime Upgrade and competitive pricing driving adoption.
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Company Guidance
Charter reiterated detailed financial and transaction guidance: 2026 CapEx is expected to be about $11.4 billion (Q1 CapEx was $2.9B), with run‑rate annual CapEx falling to under $8B after the evolution/expansion program (a drop from ~ $11.7B in 2025 to < $8B in 2028 — equivalent to > $28 of free cash flow per share); Q1 free cash flow was $1.4B (≈$200M below prior year), Q1 net income was ~ $1.2B, adjusted EBITDA fell 2.2% (1.8% ex $24M of Cox transition expenses), and Q1 cash taxes were $64M with calendar‑year 2026 cash tax payments expected to be $500–$800M. Balance‑sheet and capital‑returns guidance: debt principal was $94B at quarter end, weighted average cost of debt 5.2%, run‑rate annualized cash interest ~$4.9B, net debt/LTM adjusted EBITDA 4.15x (4.22x pro forma for Liberty), with a plan to be at or slightly under 4.25x during the Cox pendency and a target to reach the low end of 3.5–3.75x within three years post‑close; the company repurchased 4.3M shares in Q1 for $963M (avg $225). Transaction outlook: Cox run‑rate operating expense synergies are now estimated at at least $800M, close is targeted this summer pending California approval, and post‑close reporting will include pro forma customer and revenue schedules (guidance excludes Cox and integration costs).Charter Communications Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
38
Negative
Cash Flow
54
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 54.64B | 54.77B | 55.09B | 54.61B | 54.02B | 51.68B |
| Gross Profit | 23.64B | 25.37B | 25.32B | 21.27B | 23.42B | 20.61B |
| EBITDA | 20.40B | 21.21B | 21.40B | 20.74B | 20.92B | 19.77B |
| Net Income | 4.93B | 4.99B | 5.08B | 4.56B | 5.05B | 4.65B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 154.64B | 154.21B | 150.02B | 147.19B | 144.52B | 142.49B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 517.00M | 477.00M | 459.00M | 709.00M | 645.00M | 601.00M |
| Total Debt | 96.01B | 97.12B | 95.76B | 98.20B | 97.90B | 91.83B |
| Total Liabilities | 133.57B | 133.69B | 130.31B | 132.47B | 131.97B | 124.33B |
| Stockholders Equity | 16.39B | 16.05B | 15.59B | 11.09B | 9.12B | 14.05B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 4.03B | 4.42B | 3.16B | 3.49B | 6.10B | 8.68B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 16.14B | 16.08B | 14.43B | 14.43B | 14.93B | 16.24B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -11.91B | -11.62B | -10.84B | -11.13B | -9.11B | -7.75B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -4.48B | -4.37B | -3.79B | -3.24B | -5.77B | -8.88B |
Charter Communications Technical Analysis
Negative
236.62
Price Trends
197.64
Negative
206.72
Negative
224.27
Negative
Market Momentum
-17.96
Positive
31.26
Neutral
23.81
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CHTR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 236.62 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 160.79, above the 50-day MA of 197.64, and above the 200-day MA of 224.27, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -17.96 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 31.26 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 23.81 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CHTR.
Charter Communications Risk Analysis
Charter Communications disclosed 33 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Charter Communications reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Charter Communications Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | $89.06B | 11.94 | 19.63% | 4.42% | 1.39% | 24.78% | |
72 Outperform | $206.32B | 23.07 | 17.82% | 1.75% | 9.48% | -8.46% | |
67 Neutral | $195.25B | 10.46 | 16.68% | 6.60% | 2.85% | -2.51% | |
66 Neutral | $173.22B | 13.24 | 19.59% | 4.56% | 2.92% | 83.12% | |
63 Neutral | $3.78B | ― | 38.73% | ― | 12.63% | 19.58% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
51 Neutral | $20.03B | 5.82 | 30.84% | ― | -0.92% | 3.13% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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Charter Communications Corporate Events
Executive/Board Changes
Charter Extends General Counsel Jamal Haughton’s Employment Agreement
Positive
May 19, 2026
On May 15, 2026, Charter Communications entered into a new employment agreement with Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Jamal Haughton, extending his role through May 15, 2028 and setting an annual base salary of at ...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Charter Shareholders Back Board, Incentives at 2026 Meeting
Positive
Apr 23, 2026
On April 21, 2026, Charter Communications, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, with a substantial majority of its eligible common shares represented in person or by proxy. Shareholders elected all nominated directors to the board, r...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Charter Communications Names New Chief Operating Officer
Positive
Feb 25, 2026
On February 25, 2026, Charter Communications announced that Nick Jeffery, the outgoing President and CEO of Frontier Communications, will become Chief Operating Officer effective September 1, 2026, reporting to CEO Chris Winfrey. Jeffery will over...
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