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Charter Communications (CHTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$117.55 +0.94 (+0.81%)
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$117.25 -0.30 (-0.26%)
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Charter Communications - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
6
Hold
10
Buy
5

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 6 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for CHTR.

Consensus Price Target

$216.56
84.22% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Charter Communications, the average price target is $216.56. 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 84.22% from the current price of $117.55.
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
9/24/25 to 9/24/26
1 Month Ago
8/25/25 to 8/25/26
3 Months Ago
6/26/25 to 6/26/26
1 Year Ago
9/24/24 to 9/24/25
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)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
6 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$216.56$226.88$278.50$384.89
Forecasted Upside84.22% Upside46.24% Upside108.40% Upside46.13% 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
1.95
2.05
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside84.22% Upside154.46% Upside19.67% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/21/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSell (D+)
9/14/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Sean Diffley
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingNegative ➝ Equal Weight$150.00+2.90%
9/14/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
John Janedis
Not Rated
Reiterated 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
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%
7/2/2026Lower TargetSell$185.00 ➝ $125.00-8.98%
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
7/8/2025UpgradeStrong Sell
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 Tuesday, September 22, 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.:

  • The stock is trading at $117.26, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $226.88, suggesting substantial upside potential for investors who believe the market is currently undervaluing the company's assets and future growth prospects.
  • Charter Communications recently completed the acquisition of Cox Communications, which expands its footprint to over 11 million additional homes and businesses in major markets like Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Phoenix, providing a significant scale advantage and new revenue streams to offset subscriber losses in legacy markets.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $10.66, which beat analyst estimates of $9.98, and achieved a return on equity of 23.71%, indicating efficient capital management and profitability despite a slight decline in year-over-year revenue.
  • Short interest in the stock decreased by 34.8% in August 2026, dropping to 14,985,512 shares, which suggests that a significant portion of bearish investors are exiting their positions, potentially reducing downward pressure on the stock price and signaling a shift in market sentiment.
  • Institutional investors are showing renewed interest, with new positions opened by firms such as Nykredit A S and Baird Financial Group Inc. in the second quarter, and a consensus rating of "Hold" with a high average price target, indicating that professional investors see value in the company's current valuation and strategic direction.

Charter Communications
Bear Case

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

  • The company has experienced a significant decline in stock price, falling from a 52-week high of $285.82 to the current level of $117.26, reflecting a loss of nearly 60% in value over the past year, which indicates severe market concerns about the company's long-term growth and competitive position.
  • Revenue has been declining year-over-year, with the most recent quarter showing a 1.7% decrease, and the company has missed revenue expectations in previous quarters, suggesting that it is struggling to grow its top line and may be facing challenges in retaining subscribers or increasing average revenue per user.
  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.32, which indicates a significant level of leverage and financial risk, potentially limiting its ability to invest in new technologies or respond to market changes without incurring additional debt or facing financial distress.
  • Analysts have recently lowered their price targets and ratings, with firms like UBS Group cutting their target from $235.00 to $140.00 and setting a "neutral" rating, and the consensus rating shifting to "Reduce" in some periods, reflecting a lack of confidence in the company's ability to meet future earnings expectations.
  • The stock has a low dividend yield of 0.00%, meaning it does not provide income to investors, which may be a disadvantage for those seeking regular cash flow, especially in a market where other companies offer more attractive dividend yields.

CHTR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Charter Communications is $216.56, with a high forecast of $437.00 and a low forecast of $101.00.

21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Charter Communications in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" CHTR shares.

According to analysts, Charter Communications's stock has a predicted upside of 84.22% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Charter Communications's stock had 1 upgrade 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 9/21/2026.
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