Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR), headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, is the second largest cable operator in the United States and a leading broadband communications company offering video, Internet and voice services. Valued at a market capitalization of $30.3 billion, the company also provides technical and production services for regional sports networks, owns and manages local news channels including Spectrum News NY1 and Spectrum News SoCal, and more.
The company’s stock has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but has outperformed in 2026. CHTR stock has declined 33.7% over the past 52 weeks and is up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) returned 11.8% over the past year and declined marginally in 2026.
To narrow the focus, CHTR has also underperformed the State Street Communication Services Select Sector ETF SPDR (XLC)’s 9.5% gain over the past 52 weeks.
On Jan. 30, CHTR stock rose 7.6% following the release of its fourth-quarter 2025 results. The company’s revenue declined 2.3% year over year to $13.6 billion and slightly missed Street estimates. Additionally, its adjusted earnings per share was $10.34, missing Wall Street estimates. However, its adjusted EBITDA grew in the quarter, along with internet subscriber retention, which revived investor confidence and led to a rise in its stock price.
For the current year ending December 2026, analysts expect CHTR’s EPS to grow 20.9% year-over-year to $43.78 on a diluted basis. The company’s track record of earnings surprises is weak. It failed to beat the consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters.
Among the 22 analysts covering CHTR stock, the consensus is “Hold.” This is based on seven “Strong Buy,” nine “Holds,” and six “Strong Sell” ratings.
On February 3, Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Kraft maintained a ‘Hold’ rating on Charter Communications and lowered his price target from $275 to $235.
The average price target of $302.06 indicates a 26.3% premium to CHTR’s current price levels. Its street high target of $700 suggests a massive upside potential of 192.8%.
On the date of publication, Anushka Mukherjee did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article are for informational purposes only. This article was originally published on Barchart.com