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CHTR Stock Forecast: Charter Communications, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 6 Oct 2026
$109
+0.81% on the day

The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Charter Communications, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $150 — +38.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 42 of 100 as at 5 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$14.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
42 / 100
Median analyst target
$150
Analysts covering
22
Revenue$13.5B−1.7% y/y
Operating income$3.1B
Net income$1.5B
Free cash flow$1.1B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.8%
1M
−28.5%
YTD
−48.0%
1Y
−61.6%
From 52W high
−61.6%
From 52W low
+0.8%
$108
$283
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CHTR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Charter Communications, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 5 Oct 2026
42 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
84
Value
81
Quality
79
Accruals
74
Revisions
43
Growth
30
Volatility
23
Size
10
Momentum
6

Issuance (84): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Momentum (6): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

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Wall Street

CHTR stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CHTR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$0$100$200$300$400Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CHTRHigh $380Median $150Low $68

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says22 analysts
5 Buy11 Hold6 Sell
Low $68Median $150High $380

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +38.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 9 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 Sept 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$150 → $140
14 Sept 2026Morgan StanleyReinstatesEqual-Weight$150
14 Sept 2026Wolfe ResearchDowngradeUnderperform—
14 Sept 2026Wolfe ResearchDowngradeUnderperform$118
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$200 → $150
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
28 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$190 → $180
28 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
27 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$130 → $115
27 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
27 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
27 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$160 → $150
27 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$413 → $380
27 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
27 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
27 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$235 → $140
27 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight$160 → $101
27 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight—
20 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$215 → $200
20 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CHTR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CHTR vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 6 Oct 2026, Charter Communications, Inc. returned −61.6% against +16.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CHTR vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CHTRS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CHTR analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−3.0%
Analysts raising
8
Analysts cutting
8
Fundamentals

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
2.8×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.3×

Cheaper than 90% of US stocks

Price / book
0.8×

Cheaper than 79% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.2×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−1.7%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−0.7%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Gross margin
55.9%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Operating margin
23.5%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Net margin
9.1%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
27.2%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.3%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Charter Communications, Inc. has a market value of $14.0B and an enterprise value of $114.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $54.4B. The latest quarter shrank 1.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $5.7B, a 10.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $38.51.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.4B, after $6.5B of capital spending.

  • Charter Communications, Inc. spent $4.8B on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 119.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 2.8×; forward P/E: 2.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Charter Communications, Inc. employs 91,900 people — $592K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 6 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CHTR vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelTelecom Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CHTRCharter Communications, Inc.$14.0B
42
TIGOMillicom International Cellular SA$15.3B
83
ECHOEchoStar Corp.$28.3B
57
GSATGlobalstar, Inc.$10.6B
55
LUMNLumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana)$5.8B
54
IRDMIridium Communications, Inc.$5.1B
81
CMCSAComcast Corp.$78.6B
70

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News

Latest CHTR news & analysis

Charter Communications: Management Pivoted, Should You?

Seeking Alpha · 3 Oct 2026negative

Charter Communications has shifted its free cash flow priorities away from aggressive share buybacks and toward debt reduction, targeting a 3.5x net debt/EBITDA ratio within three years after the Cox acquisition. The company carries roughly $110B in debt, and free cash flow is projected to support only about $2.1B–$3.6B annually for buybacks after debt reduction.

Why it matters — CHTR watchers would care because the pivot to debt reduction materially limits future share repurchase capacity, reducing a key avenue for returning capital to shareholders.

The 15 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks during a dismal September

Market Watch · 30 Sept 2026negative

During a dismal September for markets, the S&P 500 rose only slightly while roughly 75% of its component stocks fell, leaving the index heavily dependent on its largest constituents. A list of the 15 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks for the month was published by Market Watch.

Why it matters — Charter Communications, as an S&P 500 component, faces a tough market backdrop in which most index members, including potentially CHTR, declined during September.

SpaceX's Starlink Just Got More Powerful, and Cable Giants Comcast, Charter May Feel the Heat

Benzinga · 30 Sept 2026negative

MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett said SpaceX's Starlink could become a growing threat to terrestrial broadband providers as the service begins deploying higher-capacity V3 satellites, particularly in rural and lower-density markets.

Why it matters — Charter investors would watch this because Starlink's expanded capacity could increase competitive pressure on Charter's broadband business in rural and lower-density areas.

SPECTRUM BRINGS AI COMPUTING TO THE EDGE OF THE NETWORK AT SCTE TECHEXPO 26

PRNewsWire · 28 Sept 2026positive

Spectrum announced at SCTE TechExpo 26 that it is spreading AI computing power across its network, leveraging more than 1,000 existing edge data centers that can reach 500 million connected devices within 10 milliseconds. It also introduced new commercial partnerships with AI innovators Cast AI, HP, and Hydra Host for its NVIDIA-powered Edge Compute Infrastructure platform, with a live robotics demonstration from World Wide Technology.

Why it matters — This signals Spectrum's advancement into edge AI infrastructure and new commercial partnerships, which could broaden Charter's network capabilities and monetization opportunities.

SPECTRUM SAYS 'HI!' TO 11+ MILLION HOMES AND BUSINESSES ACROSS MAJOR MARKETS INCLUDING LAS VEGAS, NEW ORLEANS, NORFOLK, OKLAHOMA CITY, ORANGE COUNTY, PHOENIX, PROVIDENCE AND SAN DIEGO

PRNewsWire · 16 Sept 2026positive

Spectrum, Charter Communications' brand, has launched "Spectrum Day" in former Cox markets including Las Vegas, New Orleans, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orange County, Phoenix, Providence and San Diego, introducing its products, packaging and pricing to more than 11 million homes and businesses. Former Cox customers now have access to Spectrum's offerings, including no-data-cap Internet, a free year of Mobile service for eligible customers, a $1,000 Savings Guarantee for bundled services, and TV plans with streaming app value.

Why it matters — CHTR watchers would care because the expansion into former Cox territories across major markets significantly broadens Charter's customer base and revenue opportunity.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CHTR stock

What is the CHTR stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Charter Communications, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $150, with estimates ranging from $68 to $380. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CHTR stock a buy right now?

Of the 22 analysts covering Charter Communications, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 6 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Charter Communications, Inc. 42 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CHTR?

As at 5 Oct 2026, Charter Communications, Inc. ranks 42 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (84 of 100).

Will CHTR stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 22 analysts implies +38.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Charter Communications, Inc. 42 out of 100 as at 5 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CHTR stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Charter Communications, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CHTR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $68 to $380 over the next 12 months.

How has CHTR stock performed over the past year?

Charter Communications, Inc. returned -61.6% over the 12 months to 6 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Charter Communications, Inc. do?

Charter Communications Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Charter Communications, a broadband connectivity company serving residential, business, and public-sector customers across the United States.

What is the latest news on CHTR?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 3 Oct 2026): "Charter Communications: Management Pivoted, Should You?". Charter Communications has shifted its free cash flow priorities away from aggressive share buybacks and toward debt reduction, targeting a 3.5x net debt/EBITDA ratio within three years after the Cox acquisition. The company carries roughly $110B in debt, and free cash flow is projected to support only about $2.1B–$3.6B annually for buybacks after debt reduction.

Company

About Charter Communications, Inc.

Charter Communications Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Charter Communications, a broadband connectivity company serving residential, business, and public-sector customers across the United States. The company operates through its Spectrum brand, offering high-speed internet, Wi‑Fi, mobile, cable video, and voice services, along with bundled communication packages designed for households and organizations. Its business also includes enterprise connectivity solutions such as internet access, data networking, business telephone, and wireless backhaul, as well as Spectrum Reach, an advertising sales platform that helps businesses connect with audiences across cable and digital media. Charter Communications plays a significant role in the U.S. telecommunications market by providing network-based communications and entertainment services to a broad customer base.

CEO Mr. Christopher L. Winfrey · 91,900 employees · United States · https://corporate.charter.com