CHTRCharter Communications shows strong fundamentals in its core business, but recent price action and high debt levels warrant attention. Thematic alignment is positive, but short-term technicals suggest caution.
Charter Communications benefits from the ongoing demand for broadband connectivity and digital services. Its role in providing essential infrastructure for remote work, entertainment, and communication aligns with several secular growth trends.
Charter Communications demonstrates solid revenue generation and profitability, supported by consistent operating cash flow. However, its substantial debt burden is a key risk factor to monitor.
The stock is experiencing a significant downturn, trading below key moving averages and exhibiting bearish momentum indicators. Support levels are being tested, and a break below could signal further declines.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Broadband Demand | 85 |
| 5G & Future Connectivity | 70 |
| Digital Transformation | 75 |
| Regulatory Environment (Telecom/Media) | 55 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 75 |
| Growth | 40 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 30 |
| Cash Flow | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 20 |
| Momentum | 40 |
| Volume Confirmation | 35 |
| Support & Resistance | 55 |
Consistent Earnings Beat
Charter Communications (CHTR) has consistently beaten earnings per share (EPS) estimates in recent quarters. For example, in Q1 2025, reported EPS of $10.10 exceeded the estimate of $9.36 by 7.96%. This pattern suggests operational efficiency and effective cost management.
Attractive P/E Ratio
The trailing twelve months (TTM) P/E ratio of 13.1 is relatively attractive, especially when compared to industry averages or historical company multiples. The forward P/E ratios for 2024 (9.2) and 2023 (11.4) also suggest the stock is trading at a reasonable valuation relative to its earnings.
Elevated Quarterly P/E Ratios
Recent quarterly P/E ratios, such as 41.4 for Q1 2025 and 34.6 for Q3 2024, appear elevated. This could indicate that the stock is trading at a premium based on future expectations, potentially leading to volatility if growth targets are not met.
Significant Debt Burden
Charter Communications carries a substantial debt load of $95.763 billion as of Q4 2024. While the company generates strong cash flow, this level of debt could pose a risk during periods of economic downturn or rising interest rates.
July 2025
25
Next Earnings Date
H: $11.28
A: $9.77
L: $8.04
H: 13.88B
A: 13.76B
L: 13.68B
Charter Communications, Inc. operates as a broadband connectivity and cable operator company serving residential and commercial customers in the United States. The company offers subscription-based internet, video, and mobile and voice services; a suite of broadband connectivity services, including fixed internet, WiFi, and mobile; advanced WiFi services; Spectrum internet products; in-home WiFi, which provides customers with high performance wireless routers and managed WiFi services to enhance their wireless internet experience; and out-of-home WiFi and Spectrum WiFi services. It also offers wireline voice communications services using voice over internet protocol technology; and broadband communications solutions, such as internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity, video entertainment, and business telephone services to cellular towers and office buildings for business and carrier organizations. In addition, the company provides mobile services; Audience App to create data-driven linear TV campaigns for local advertisers; and video programming, static IP and business WiFi, voice, and e-mail and security services, as well as sells local advertising across various platforms for networks, such as TBS, CNN, and ESPN; and advertising inventory to local sports and news channels. Further, it offers communications products and managed service solutions; data connectivity services to mobile and wireline carriers on a wholesale basis; and Spectrum community solutions that delivers broadband connectivity solutions to apartments, single-family gated communities, off-campus student housing, senior residences, and RV parks and marinas, as well as owns and operates regional sports networks and news channels. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
442.67 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for CHTR have a max estimate of 600.00 and a min estimate of 315.00.