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Charter Communications (CHTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$109.29 -2.08 (-1.87%)
Closing price 10/2/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$109.39 +0.10 (+0.09%)
As of 10/2/2026 07:58 PM Eastern
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Charter Communications - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
7
Hold
10
Buy
5

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Charter Communications in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 22 analysts, 7 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for CHTR.

Consensus Price Target

$202.53
85.31% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Charter Communications, the average price target is $202.53. The highest price target for CHTR is $437.00, while the lowest price target for CHTR is $101.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 85.31% from the current price of $109.29.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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CHTR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/4/25 to 10/4/26
1 Month Ago
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
3 Months Ago
7/6/25 to 7/6/26
1 Year Ago
10/4/24 to 10/4/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
7 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
7 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$202.53$226.88$262.56$385.76
Forecasted Upside85.31% Upside49.27% Upside93.86% Upside37.77% Upside
Consensus RatingReduceHoldReduceHold

CHTR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CHTR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Charter Communications Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCharter CommunicationsCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.91
2.06
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside85.31% Upside176.96% Upside21.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/1/2026
Arete Research logo
Arete Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong Sell
9/25/2026
James Schneider
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetSell$120.00 ➝ $110.00-2.58%
9/25/2026
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Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Sean Diffley
Sean Diffley
Not Rated
Lower TargetEqual Weight$150.00 ➝ $140.00+23.99%
9/21/2026 Reiterated RatingSell (D+)
9/14/2026Reiterated RatingPeer Perform ➝ Underperform$118.00-19.05%
8/4/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
7/29/2026Lower TargetNeutral$200.00 ➝ $150.00+4.06%
7/28/2026Lower TargetBuy$190.00 ➝ $180.00+29.54%
7/27/2026Lower TargetNeutral$235.00 ➝ $140.00+9.83%
7/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
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7/27/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$150.00+21.64%
7/27/2026Lower TargetBuy$413.00 ➝ $380.00+201.39%
7/27/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$160.00 ➝ $150.00+16.80%
7/27/2026Lower TargetUnderweight$160.00 ➝ $101.00-18.36%
7/27/2026Lower TargetUnderweight$130.00 ➝ $115.00-6.74%
7/22/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
7/14/2026Lower TargetUnderperform$150.00 ➝ $120.00-7.86%
6/12/2026 UpgradeHold
5/20/2026 Lower TargetBuy$328.00 ➝ $302.00+109.86%
4/27/2026 Lower TargetHold$235.00 ➝ $215.00+22.23%
2/2/2026Set Target$437.00+105.81%
1/26/2026Reiterated RatingSector Weight
11/4/2025 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
5/19/2025UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform
5/19/2025UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$430.00 ➝ $510.00+19.37%
11/4/2024 Boost TargetBuy$435.00 ➝ $525.00+43.25%

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Should I Buy Charter Communications Stock? CHTR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Charter Communications pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Charter Communications
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Charter Communications, Inc.:

  • Charter Communications, Inc. is currently trading at $111.37, which is near its 52-week low of $108.65, presenting a potential value opportunity for investors who believe the market has overreacted to recent negative news. This price point is significantly below the consensus price target of $226.875, suggesting substantial upside potential if the company's strategic initiatives gain traction.
  • The company is aggressively expanding its Edge AI infrastructure, having announced partnerships with Cast AI, HP, and Hydra Host to deploy AI computing capabilities across its network. This move leverages its existing infrastructure to create over 1,000 smaller edge data centers, positioning Charter to capture new revenue streams from low-latency AI workloads and potentially transforming its margin profile.
  • Charter Communications, Inc. recently beat earnings expectations, reporting $10.66 in earnings per share for the quarter compared to the consensus estimate of $9.98. This strong performance, combined with a net margin of 9.05% and a return on equity of 23.71%, demonstrates the company's ability to generate robust profits even in a challenging market environment.
  • The stock offers a low P/E ratio of 2.89, which is significantly below the broader market average. This valuation metric indicates that investors are paying very little for each dollar of earnings, which can be attractive for value-oriented investors who are looking for companies that are trading at a discount to their earnings power.
  • Charter Communications, Inc. has a beta of 0.70, which is lower than the market average of 1.0. This suggests that the stock is less volatile than the overall market, potentially making it a more stable investment for risk-averse investors who are looking to reduce the overall volatility of their portfolio.

Charter Communications
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Charter Communications, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Charter Communications, Inc. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.32, indicating that the company relies heavily on debt to finance its operations. This high level of leverage can be risky, especially in a rising interest rate environment, as it increases the company's financial obligations and can limit its flexibility to invest in growth opportunities.
  • The company's revenue has been declining, with a year-over-year decrease of 1.7% in the most recent quarter. This trend suggests that Charter Communications, Inc. is struggling to grow its top line, which could be a concern for investors who are looking for companies with strong revenue growth potential.
  • Charter Communications, Inc. has a current ratio of 0.36, which is well below the generally accepted threshold of 1.0. This indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its short-term obligations with its current assets, raising concerns about its liquidity and financial stability.
  • The stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce" from analysts, with a consensus price target of $226.875. This suggests that the majority of analysts believe the stock is overvalued and that investors should reduce their exposure to the company, which could be a bearish signal for potential investors.
  • Charter Communications, Inc. has a high short interest, with 15,404,722 shares shorted as of the most recent report. This indicates that a significant number of investors are betting against the stock, which could lead to increased volatility and potential downside pressure on the share price.

CHTR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Charter Communications is $202.53, with a high forecast of $437.00 and a low forecast of $101.00.

22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Charter Communications in the last year. There are currently 7 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" CHTR shares.

According to analysts, Charter Communications's stock has a predicted upside of 85.31% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Charter Communications's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Charter Communications less than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for Charter Communications is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CHTR compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Charter Communications analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/1/2026.
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