Charter Communications (CHTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$123.31 -3.19 (-2.52%)

Closing price 07/24/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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$124.69 +1.38 (+1.12%)

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Charter Communications - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
6

Hold
8

Buy
5

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 6 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for CHTR.

Consensus Price Target

$249.13
102.03% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Charter Communications, the average price target is $249.13. The highest price target for CHTR is $437.00, while the lowest price target for CHTR is $120.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 102.03% from the current price of $123.31.

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

Type	Current Forecast 7/26/25 to 7/26/26	1 Month Ago 6/26/25 to 6/26/26	3 Months Ago 4/27/25 to 4/27/26	1 Year Ago 7/26/24 to 7/26/25
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)	6 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	6 Sell rating(s)	6 Sell rating(s)	6 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$249.13	$278.50	$326.78	$422.37
Forecasted Upside	102.03% Upside	108.40% Upside	87.15% Upside	36.36% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Hold	Hold

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.

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.

Charter Communications Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Charter Communications	Consumer Discretionary Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	1.95	2.12	2.52
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	102.03% Upside	133.42% Upside	14.30% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent CHTR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
7/22/2026	Benchmark 4 of 5 stars	Matthew Harrigan 4 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy
7/20/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Jonathan Atkin Not Rated	Lower Target	Sector Perform	$220.00 ➝ $160.00	+23.28%
7/20/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Sebastiano Petti 2 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Neutral	$215.00 ➝ $200.00	+53.65%
7/14/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Sam McHugh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underperform	$150.00 ➝ $120.00	-7.86%
7/8/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kannan Venkateshwar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight	$200.00 ➝ $130.00	-5.81%
7/7/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Cahall Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight	$170.00 ➝ $160.00	+18.13%
7/6/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Strong Sell
7/2/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	James Schneider Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sell	$185.00 ➝ $125.00	-8.98%
7/1/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jessica Ehrlich Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$250.00 ➝ $200.00	+40.64%
6/29/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Rollins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$230.00 ➝ $190.00	+24.04%
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6/25/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$235.00	+79.68%
6/24/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sell (D+)
6/12/2026	Freedom Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
5/26/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform	$210.00	+46.84%
5/20/2026	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$328.00 ➝ $302.00	+109.86%
4/27/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	$235.00 ➝ $215.00	+22.23%
2/2/2026	Williams Trading Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Gregory Williams Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$437.00	+105.81%
2/2/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$428.00 ➝ $437.00	+112.01%
1/26/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brandon Nispel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Weight
11/4/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
7/8/2025	Arete Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Beale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong Sell
6/20/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Supino Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
5/19/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Frank Louthan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform
5/19/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alan Gould Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$430.00 ➝ $510.00	+19.37%
4/28/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Benjamin Swinburne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$385.00 ➝ $415.00	+11.07%
11/4/2024	Pivotal Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$435.00 ➝ $525.00	+43.25%
7/29/2024	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$292.00 ➝ $329.00	-10.51%

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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 Friday, July 24, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Charter Communications pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Charter Communications
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $144, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the telecommunications sector.
Charter Communications, Inc. has lowered its post-transaction leverage target to 3.5 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA, indicating a focus on improving financial stability and reducing debt levels.
The company is expected to reach its leverage target within three years, suggesting a commitment to long-term financial health and potentially increasing investor confidence.
Charter's diverse service offerings, including high-speed internet and wireless services under the Spectrum brand, position it well to meet the growing demand for connectivity and entertainment.
Recent insider transactions show confidence in the company's future, with corporate insiders purchasing shares, indicating they believe in the company's growth potential.

Charter Communications
Bear Case

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

The company is currently operating with a leverage ratio just above 3.9 times, which is higher than its target, indicating potential financial risk if not managed properly.
Recent insider selling by a director, who sold a significant portion of their shares, may raise concerns about the company's short-term outlook and could signal a lack of confidence in its immediate performance.
In a competitive telecommunications market, Charter faces challenges from other providers, which could impact its market share and profitability.
Investors may be wary of the company's ability to integrate recent acquisitions successfully, as this can often lead to operational challenges and financial strain.
Fluctuations in consumer demand for cable and internet services could affect revenue stability, especially as more consumers shift to streaming services.

CHTR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Charter Communications is $249.13, with a high forecast of $437.00 and a low forecast of $120.00.

19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Charter Communications in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 sell ratings, 8 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 102.03% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Charter Communications has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Benchmark, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Freedom Capital, JPMorgan Chase & Co., New Street Research, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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

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Charter Communications (CHTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target