Charter Communications (CHTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$156.54 -1.69 (-1.07%)

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

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
6

Hold
10

Buy
6

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 "Hold." Out of the 22 analysts, 6 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for CHTR.

Consensus Price Target

$315.67
101.65% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Charter Communications, the average price target is $315.67. The highest price target for CHTR is $510.00, while the lowest price target for CHTR is $150.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 101.65% from the current price of $156.54.

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 5/6/25 to 5/6/26	1 Month Ago 4/6/25 to 4/6/26	3 Months Ago 2/5/25 to 2/5/26	1 Year Ago 5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	6 Sell rating(s)	6 Sell rating(s)	7 Sell rating(s)	5 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$315.67	$335.11	$335.67	$399.35
Forecasted Upside	101.65% Upside	52.34% Upside	50.17% Upside	-0.84% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Reduce	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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.00	2.10	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	99.50% Upside	71.79% Upside	14.75% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CHTR News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
4/29/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Sebastiano Petti 2 of 5 stars	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$215.00	+24.20%
4/27/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Hold	$235.00 ➝ $215.00	+22.23%
4/27/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Michael Rollins 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Buy	$290.00 ➝ $230.00	+30.65%
4/27/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jonathan Atkin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform	$250.00 ➝ $220.00	+24.97%
4/27/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform	$220.00 ➝ $210.00	+19.29%
4/23/2026	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Harrigan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$455.00 ➝ $435.00	+73.06%
3/27/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sell (D+)
2/24/2026	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	$160.00 ➝ $150.00	-34.07%
2/16/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
2/5/2026	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$479.00 ➝ $328.00	+46.74%
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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	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Ng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sell	$210.00 ➝ $185.00	-13.31%
2/2/2026	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	Boost Target	Underweight	$180.00 ➝ $200.00	-6.65%
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%
1/29/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Hodulik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$425.00	+123.85%
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
11/3/2025	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	$275.00 ➝ $200.00	-11.25%
9/24/2025	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	$440.00 ➝ $355.00	+32.94%
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 Saturday, May 2, 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 $242, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the telecommunications sector.
Charter Communications, Inc. has a strong return on equity of over 24%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
The company reported a revenue of $13.60 billion for the latest quarter, slightly exceeding analyst expectations, showcasing its ability to generate substantial income.
Insider buying activity, including recent purchases by the CEO and a director, suggests confidence in the company's future performance and potential for growth.
With a market capitalization of approximately $30.71 billion, Charter Communications, Inc. is a significant player in the telecommunications industry, providing stability and potential for long-term investment.

Charter Communications
Bear Case

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

The company missed earnings per share estimates by $0.84, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future financial expectations.
Charter Communications, Inc. experienced a year-over-year revenue decline of 1.0%, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth in a competitive market.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting uncertainty about its future performance.
The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.65 may indicate financial risk, as it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be a concern during economic downturns.
Recent target price reductions by analysts, including a cut from Goldman Sachs, reflect a bearish outlook that could impact investor sentiment.

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 $315.67, with a high forecast of $510.00 and a low forecast of $150.00.
: 22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Charter Communications in the last year. There are currently 6 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CHTR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CHTR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Charter Communications's stock has a predicted upside of 101.65% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Charter Communications's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Charter Communications has been rated by research analysts at Benchmark, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., New Street Research, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Charter Communications less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Charter Communications is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.10. Learn more on how CHTR compares to other companies.

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Charter Communications (CHTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

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CHTR Analyst Ratings Over Time

CHTR Analyst Recommendations By Month

CHTR Price Targets by Month

Charter Communications Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Charter Communications (CHTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

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Consensus Price Target

CHTR Analyst Ratings Over Time

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CHTR Price Targets by Month

Charter Communications Stock vs. The Competition

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

Charter Communications Bull Case

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