Charter Communications (CHTR) stock
Communication Services · Cable & Satellite
Charter Communications (CHTR) is a Cable & Satellite company in the Communication Services sector, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. As of October 23, 2026, CHTR closed at $108.61, a market capitalization of $14.11 billion, the 456th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $54.40 billion in revenue (-2% year over year) and $4.36 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 2.8x trailing earnings and 2.3x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -55.5% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -31.7% a year
- 52-week range: $101.63 – $254.11
- Gross margin 55.2%, operating margin 23.5%
- FI Handbook report card: B- across 10 metrics
- 22nd largest of 22 Communication Services stocks in the S&P 500
CHTR price chart
1Y price change: -55.5% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHTR | -6.9% | -48.0% | -55.5% | -36.8% | -31.7% | -8.2% | +7.0% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 2010.
CHTR key statistics
- Market cap
- $14.1B
- #456 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 2.8x
- Forward P/E
- 2.3x
- EPS (TTM)
- $38.41
- Revenue (TTM)
- $54.4B
- -2%
- Free cash flow
- $4.4B
- Gross margin
- 55.2%
- Operating margin
- 23.5%
- Return on equity
- 27.2%
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- $101.63 – $254.11
- Beta
- 0.69
- Price / sales
- 0.3x
- EV / EBITDA
- 5.2x
- Debt / equity
- 4.42x
- Employees
- 91,900
CHTR report card
B-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth-1.7%F
- Gross margin55.2%B
- Operating margin23.5%B
- FCF margin8.0%C
- Return on equity27.2%A
- Net debt / EBITDA4.4xF
- Forward P/E2.3xA
- PEG ratio0.6xA
- Shareholder yield36.4%A
- Share count change / yr-8.0%A
Charter Communications financials
Revenue went from $29.0B in fiscal 2016 to $54.8B in fiscal 2025, growing 7.3% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $29.0B | $41.6B | $43.6B | $45.8B | $48.1B | $51.7B | $54.0B | $54.6B | $55.1B | $54.8B |
| Operating income | $2.5B | $4.1B | $5.2B | $6.5B | $8.4B | $10.5B | $12.0B | $12.6B | $13.1B | $12.9B |
| Net income | $3.5B | $9.9B | $1.2B | $1.7B | $3.2B | $4.7B | $5.1B | $4.6B | $5.1B | $5.0B |
| EPS (diluted) | $15.94 | $34.09 | $5.22 | $7.45 | $15.40 | $24.47 | $30.74 | $29.99 | $34.97 | $36.21 |
| Free cash flow | $2.7B | $3.3B | $2.6B | $4.6B | $7.1B | $8.6B | $5.5B | $3.3B | $3.2B | $4.4B |
| Buybacks | $1.6B | $11.7B | $4.4B | $6.9B | $11.2B | $15.4B | $10.3B | $3.2B | $1.2B | $5.1B |
| Diluted shares | 234.8M | 296.7M | 235.5M | 223.8M | 209.3M | 193.0M | 164.4M | 152.0M | 145.4M | 137.7M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into CHTR?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $110.3B and $4.4B of trailing free cash flow, Charter Communications needs to grow free cash flow about 16.5% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew -9.2% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 3.0x vs. median 14.7x (10th–90th percentile 6.7x–80.0x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
CHTR analyst price targets
18 analysts' average 12-month target is $173.17 (+59% vs. $108.61). Targets range from $68.00 to $380.00. 24% rate it a buy.
CHTR earnings
Next report: November 6, 2026. Charter Communications has beaten EPS estimates 1 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $13.5B (-2% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | $10.06 | $10.66 | +5.9% |
| Apr 24, 2026 | $10.08 | $9.17 | -9.1% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $9.93 | $10.34 | +4.1% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $9.32 | $8.34 | -10.5% |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $9.77 | $9.18 | -6.1% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $8.37 | $8.42 | +0.6% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $9.14 | $10.10 | +10.5% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $8.49 | $8.82 | +3.9% |
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CHTR news
- Spectrum faces new customer problem after Cox acquisition · Oct 24, 2026
- How Low Can Charter Communications Stock Go? · Oct 23, 2026
- Starlink's average bill now undercuts Spectrum's by about $1 · Oct 22, 2026
- Why Does Charter Stock's High Cash Yield Get So Little Credit? · Oct 22, 2026
- Should Value Investors Buy Charter Communications (CHTR) Stock? · Oct 21, 2026
CHTR stock FAQ
What is CHTR's market cap?
Charter Communications's market capitalization is $14.11 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 456th in the S&P 500.
What is CHTR's P/E ratio?
CHTR trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 2.8x and a forward P/E of 2.3x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 14.7x.
Does CHTR pay a dividend?
No. Charter Communications does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
How much has CHTR stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, CHTR returned -55.5% over one year, -31.7% a year over five years, -8.2% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is CHTR stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Charter Communications must grow free cash flow about 17% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow fell 9% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the CHTR price target?
18 analysts cover CHTR with an average 12-month price target of $173.17, +59% from the current price. 24% of them rate it a buy.
When does CHTR report earnings?
Charter Communications is expected to report earnings on November 6, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 1 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Charter Communications have?
Charter Communications has about 91,900 full-time employees, or $591,904 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology