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NASDAQ:CHTR

Charter Communications (CHTR)

141.78
-1.93 (1.34%)
as of Jun 16, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 17, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.

Charter Communications, operating under the Spectrum brand, has faced significant challenges in recent years, with a stock decline of 39% last year and continued pressure over the past three years. However, analysts emphasize that the stock is currently undervalued, trading at a low multiple of approximately 4.5x to 8x earnings. The company's fundamentals remain strong, boasting a robust free cash flow yield of around 30% and a high return on equity of 36%. There are growing opportunities as the company plans to target underdeveloped rural markets and adapt its services to remain competitive against rising competition. Analysts have set price targets ranging from approximately $293 to $425, indicating potential upsides despite the recent market turmoil.

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Hold
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Undervalued
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TOP PICK

A story like Rogers. Largest cable company in US. Buying one of its competitors. Stock's fallen, but profits have gone up. Almost finished its capital cycle. Non-cancellable contract with VZ to provide wireless cellular service to customers, and that's growing quickly. People still use cable, cellular, and VOD. Good company on sale.

During Covid, US passed Affordable Care Act -- everyone was entitled to a cable line, deemed essential to work from home. Once Covid went away, so did the subsidies. So subscribers fell, and that freaked people out. Rate of decline has flatlined, so population growth should move the needle once again. Trades at 4.5x PE. FCF yield now is ~30%, which means that if you bought right now you'd make 30% of your money every year. Bought back half of its stock in last 3 years, going private slowly. In 2029, will be 70% FCF yield. No dividend.

(Analysts’ price target is $293.41)
DON'T BUY

It slid 39% last year and down the past 3 years.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 28/25, Down 20.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with CHTR has triggered its stop at $216.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

We reiterate CHTR, operating under the Spectrum brand, as a TOP PICK.  The broadband, video, and voice services offered are being tinkered with to increase its competitiveness and grow under developed rural markets.  It trades at 7x earnings, 2.2x book and supports a robust ROE of 36%.  Cash reserves are steady, despite debt being retired and shares bought back.  We continue to recommend a stop at $216, looking to achieve $339 -- upside over 26%.  Yield 0%  

(Analysts’ price target is $407.89)
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

CHTR, operating the Spectrum brand name, has had its shares given a hair cut recently due to the bearish news on increased competition in providing internet home services.  The company vows it plans to fight back offering customers incentives, including bundling discounts and free services, while standing behind its faster technology offerings.  It now trades at 8x earnings, 2.4x book and supports a 36% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $216, looking to achieve $361 -- upside potential of 28%.  Yield 0%

(Analysts’ price target is $425.74)
RISKY

Its poor performance has put him off investing in telcos. Lots of competition for internet, wireless, and mobile. Using a lot of free cashflow to buy back stock at much higher prices, so balance sheet not as good anymore. Interest rates have gone up, and lots of cashflow being used to service this cost.

He fell in love quickly, but speculative here. Arguably cheap valuation but, until you see a turn in the business, hard to say where the stock is going.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 12/24, Down 25%)

He got out just below $300. Surprised by management's Q1 commentary, didn't expect capex buildout extension and cost escalation. Free cashflow would not arrive until 2028, and this skewed his valuation. Even though it's fallen, fresh eyes would not make him re-enter, risk/reward just not there.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 12/23, Down 23%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with CHTR has triggered its stop at $290.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

TOP PICK

Very well run company serving millions of customers across ~40 US states. In sweet spot of mobile phone demands. Excellent capital allocation skills with low debt levels. Capital expenditures expected to drop which will increase free cash flow. When interest rates fall, will also be good for profits in the business (less lending costs).

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

CHTR is a broadband and cable operator serving 32 million customers in the US in 41 states under the Spectrum brand and is a favorite of Warren Buffet.  It trads at 12x earnings and supports a 40% ROE.  Cash reserves are growing while debt is aggressively retired and shares bought back.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $290, looking to achieve $466 -- upside potential of 26%.  Yield 0% 

(Analysts’ price target is $466.59)
BUY

A low-teen PE 2024. Shares are up 20% from its bottom and is moving up.

DON'T BUY

He sold it at $500 with concern about growth. It is a company that is slowing down.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 22/21, Down 50%) Growth closed. He exited to move on. Still a fine business. Slower growth and increased competition meant he decided to look elsewhere.
HOLD
Hitting a 52-week low. There's a lot of content, too many streamers, and that isn't good. Now, these streamers are getting into advertising, but they're doing it at the wrong time as the economy slows. This is a crowded space.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 22/21, Down 34%) Covid beneficiary. Very inexpensive valuation. A business you can't live without, so he sees tremendous growth over the long term. Bad news is priced in.
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What is Charter Communications stock symbol?

Charter Communications is a American stock, trading under the symbol CHTR (previously CHTR-Q on Stockchase) on the NASDAQ (CHTR). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:CHTR or CHTR

Is Charter Communications a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 5 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on CHTR (previously CHTR-Q on Stockchase). 4 analysts recommended to BUY and 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is PAST TOP PICK. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Charter Communications.

Is Charter Communications a good investment or a top pick?

Charter Communications was recommended as a Top Pick by Barry Schwartz on 2022-07-18. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Charter Communications.

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Is Charter Communications worth watching?

Charter Communications is followed by 38 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Charter Communications stock price?

On 2026-06-16, Charter Communications (CHTR) stock closed at a price of $141.78.

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Based on 5 expert opinions: 4 buy 0 hold 1 sell