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Charter Communications, Inc. CHTR

Cable & Other Pay Television Services · SIC 4841 · Vertical: Cable & Other Pay Television Services (SIC 4841)

120.25USD+5.68% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Charter Communications, operating under the Spectrum brand, provides broadband internet, mobile, television and voice services in 41 states. The company is seeing declining internet and video customers but rapid mobile line growth, and the Cox transaction could change its scale and reach.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) stock was 120.25 USD (+5.68% on the day), with market capitalisation 32.6 bn USD, P/E 3.1 on diluted EPS of 38.53 USD over the last 12 months, beta 0.61, 52-week range 102.18–248.19 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 13.5 bn USD (−1.7% YoY), net income of 1.3 bn USD (−0.7% YoY), diluted EPS 10.66 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
32.6 bn USD
shares as of 30 Jun 2016
P/E (TTM)
3.1
Diluted EPS TTM 38.53 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
32.04%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.61
Volatility (1y) 55%
52-week range
102.18248.19

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
58.6
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
100.08 – 117.56
above the upper band · %B 1.15 · band width 16.1%
SMA 50 / 200
122.10 / 163.80
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-1.29 / -3.60
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+11.6%−1.1%+12.7 pp—
3 months−21.5%−0.5%−21.0 pp—
6 months−23.2%+4.4%−27.6 pp—
Year to date−42.4%+12.3%−54.7 pp—
1 year−45.6%+13.5%−59.1 pp−11.5%
3 years−71.4%+76.4%−147.8 pp−1.7%
5 years−82.6%+63.7%−146.2 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−58.8%
10 Feb 2026 → 26 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−85.4%
10 Nov 2021 → 26 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−29.5%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
13.5 bn USD
−1.7% YoY
Net income
1.3 bn USD
−0.7% YoY
Diluted EPS
10.66
+16.1% YoY
net / operating
9.6% / 22.6%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue13.8 bn13.9 bn13.7 bn13.8 bn13.7 bn13.6 bn13.6 bn13.5 bn
Operating income3.3 bn3.4 bn3.2 bn3.3 bn3.1 bn3.3 bn3.2 bn3.1 bn
Depreciation & amortisation2.1 bn2.2 bn2.2 bn2.2 bn2.2 bn2.2 bn2.2 bn2.2 bn
Pre-tax income1.9 bn2.0 bn1.9 bn1.9 bn1.7 bn2.0 bn1.8 bn2.0 bn
Income tax406.0 m370.0 m445.0 m414.0 m418.0 m415.0 m465.0 m475.0 m
Net income1.3 bn1.5 bn1.2 bn1.3 bn1.1 bn1.3 bn1.2 bn1.3 bn
Diluted EPS8.8210.11 ≈8.429.188.3410.36 ≈9.1710.66
Operating cash flow3.9 bn ≈3.5 bn4.2 bn3.6 bn ≈4.5 bn ≈3.8 bn4.3 bn3.9 bn ≈
Capex2.6 bn ≈3.1 bn2.4 bn2.9 bn ≈3.1 bn ≈3.3 bn2.9 bn2.9 bn ≈
Share repurchases222.0 m114.0 m802.0 m1.5 bn2.1 bn766.0 m1.0 bn852.0 m

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 0 percentile of its own 41-quarter history (min 3.7, median 15.1, max 123.2; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue43.6 bn45.8 bn48.1 bn51.7 bn54.0 bn54.6 bn55.1 bn54.8 bn
Revenue YoY+4.9%+4.9%+5.1%+7.5%+4.5%+1.1%+0.9%−0.6%
Net income1.2 bn1.7 bn3.2 bn4.7 bn5.1 bn4.6 bn5.1 bn5.0 bn
Net income YoY−87.6%+35.6%+93.2%+44.4%+8.6%−9.9%+11.5%−1.9%
Diluted EPS5.227.4515.4024.4730.7429.9934.9736.21
Diluted EPS YoY−84.7%+42.7%+106.7%+58.9%+25.6%−2.4%+16.6%+3.5%
net %2.8%3.6%6.7%9.0%9.4%8.3%9.2%9.1%
Free cash flow2.6 bn4.6 bn7.1 bn8.6 bn5.5 bn3.3 bn3.2 bn4.4 bn

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
477.0 m USD
Financial debt
94.8 bn USD
Net debt
94.3 bn USD
Equity
20.5 bn USD
Total assets
154.2 bn USD
Debt / equity
4.62x
Current ratio
0.39x
ROE
24.8%
ROA
3.3%
FCF margin
8.1%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
54.6 bn
2024
55.1 bn
2025
54.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Operating income
2023
12.6 bn
2024
13.1 bn
2025
12.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
8.7 bn
2024
8.7 bn
2025
8.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
21.3 bn ≈
2024
21.8 bn ≈
2025
21.6 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
6.9 bn
2024
7.5 bn
2025
7.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Income tax
2023
1.6 bn
2024
1.6 bn
2025
1.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Net income
2023
4.6 bn
2024
5.1 bn
2025
5.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
29.99
2024
34.97
2025
36.21

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
152.0 m
2024
145.4 m
2025
137.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
709.0 m
2024
459.0 m
2025
477.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Receivables
2023
3.0 bn
2024
3.1 bn
2025
3.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Current assets
2023
4.1 bn
2024
4.2 bn
2025
5.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
39.5 bn
2024
42.9 bn
2025
46.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
29.7 bn
2024
29.7 bn
2025
29.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
1.9 bn
2024
1.1 bn
2025
483.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Total assets
2023
147.2 bn
2024
150.0 bn
2025
154.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
11.2 bn
2024
11.7 bn
2025
12.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
2.0 bn
2024
1.8 bn
2025
750.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
95.8 bn
2024
92.1 bn
2025
94.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
13.2 bn
2024
13.5 bn
2025
13.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Equity
2023
14.7 bn
2024
19.7 bn
2025
20.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
14.4 bn
2024
14.4 bn
2025
16.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Capex
2023
11.1 bn
2024
11.3 bn
2025
11.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
3.3 bn ≈
2024
3.2 bn ≈
2025
4.4 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-11.1 bn
2024
-10.7 bn
2025
-11.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-3.2 bn
2024
-4.0 bn
2025
-4.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
3.2 bn
2024
1.2 bn
2025
5.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jan 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-0.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
0.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
2.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
-1.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-1.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-0.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
9.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
3.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
5.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
18.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
39.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
39.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
23.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
9.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
8.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
29.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
3.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
8.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
8.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
93.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
4.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Debt / equity
5.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
16.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
12.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
4.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
88.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion
76.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
24 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
32.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
126.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
6.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
3.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
32.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
0.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
5.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBIT
10.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/Sales
2.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/FCF
7.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
FCF yield
13.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
14.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 66 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

120.25 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 32.6 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
32.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
3.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
5.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROE
29.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
9.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-0.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

27/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 30 Jun 2016
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 24 Jul 2026
verified 2193derived 160

Score by group

  • Balance sheet45
  • Valuation94
  • Quality69
  • Growth21
  • Returns100

Estimated value range

Low
764.99
USD per share
Mid
1,301.85
USD per share
High
1,643.50
USD per share
Price: 120.25 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 982.6% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 90.8% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 524.60 – 2,242.36 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used
  • Peers: EV/EBITDA1,005.38 – 2,242.36 (Mid 1,897.79)
    3 companies used · median multiple 28.4x · quartiles 17.1x – 32.7x
    CABO, PAAI, WBD
  • Peers: P/E524.60 – 1,044.64 (Mid 705.91)
    4 companies used · median multiple 18.3x · quartiles 13.6x – 27.1x
    ADEA, CCZ, PAAI, ROKU
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Cable & Other Pay Television Services (SIC 4841)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 66/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality8.4%67 (vs peers)12%
Net margin · Quality9.1%58 (vs peers)7%
FCF conversion · Quality88.5%84 (on a fixed band)7%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth0.5%4 (on a fixed band)9%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth5.6%37 (on a fixed band)9%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet4.4x63 (vs peers)12%
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.4x0 (on a fixed band)5%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation3.1x100 (on a fixed band)12%
EV/EBITDA · Valuation5.9x83 (on a fixed band)12%
FCF yield · Valuation13.4%100 (on a fixed band)9%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns14.6%100 (on a fixed band)7%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet45/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth21/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality69/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation94/100 · 3/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 54.8 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth -0.6%; net margin 9.1%; ROE 29.7%; net debt/EBITDA 4.4x.

The estimated value range is 764.99–1,643.50 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 1,301.85 USD, the price of 120.25 USD leaves a potential of 982.6% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 90.8% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 66/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: returns. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • FCF conversion: 88.5%
  • P/E (TTM): 3.1x
  • EV/EBITDA: 5.9x
  • FCF yield: 13.4%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 14.6%
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 0.5%
  • Current ratio: 0.4x
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Interest coverage, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (SIC 4841) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 12 companies

The size band was not applied: too few companies would have remained; the vertical includes much smaller or larger companies.

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
3.1x
vertical median 18.3x
below median (−83.0%)
EV/EBITDA
5.9x
vertical median 28.4x
below median (−79.3%)
P/S
0.6x
vertical median 1.3x
below median (−53.7%)
P/B
1.9x
vertical median 3.1x
below median (−38.4%)
ROE
29.7%
vertical median -5.6%
above median
Net margin
9.1%
vertical median -2.4%
above median
EBIT margin
23.3%
vertical median 5.0%
above median (+361.6%)
Revenue YoY
-0.6%
vertical median 1.5%
below median (−138.5%)
Net debt/EBITDA
4.4x
vertical median 6.6x
below median (−34.1%)
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.9%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
WBDWarner Bros. Discovery, Inc.77.7 bn—-9.2%-8.8%−5.1%unavailable / unavailable
CHTRCharter Communications, Inc.32.6 bn3.129.7%9.1%−0.6%−46% / −71%
ROKURoku, Inc.24.1 bn48.218.2%9.3%+15.2%+68% / +56%
ADEAAdeia Inc.1.9 bn16.625.9%25.0%+17.9%+37% / +84%
OPTUOptimum Communications, Inc.188.1 m——-58.1%−4.1%−64% / −70%
PAAIThe Arena Group Holdings, Inc.43.8 m4.8—9.3%+698.2%−78% / −60%
CABOCable One, Inc.29.8 m—-126.2%-72.8%−4.9%−96% / −99%
GLIBALiberty Capital Corp——-21.0%-32.5%+3.0%−31% / unavailable
LILALiberty Latin America Ltd.——-32.1%-3.9%−0.1%+47% / +88%
RCIRogers Communications Inc.——49.0%31.8%+5.4%−12% / −20%
LBTYALiberty Global Ltd.——-22.3%-44.4%+12.4%−16% / +16%
AMCXAMC Global Media Inc.——-2.1%-0.9%−4.5%−5% / −44%
CCZComcast Corporation—20.111.9%9.2%−0.0%+1% / +17%

1- and 3-year price returns: for CHTR from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
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Base
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
32.17
Total return -73% · Per year -73%
56.99
Total return -53% · Per year -53%
86.00
Total return -28% · Per year -28%
3 years
28.74
Total return -76% · Per year -38%
57.51
Total return -52% · Per year -22%
95.65
Total return -20% · Per year -7%
5 years
25.67
Total return -79% · Per year -27%
58.05
Total return -52% · Per year -14%
106.38
Total return -12% · Per year -2%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 14.38
  • Net margin± 10.07
  • Annual revenue growth± 8.59
  • Annual dilution± 0.85

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Charter Communications, operating under the Spectrum brand, provides broadband internet, mobile, television and voice services in 41 states. The company is seeing declining internet and video customers but rapid mobile line growth, and the Cox transaction could change its scale and reach.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The fiber network reaches large areas and enables high speeds and converged bundles that competitors do not easily offer.
  • The company has a large customer base and a recurring subscription revenue base that supports cash flow.
  • Mobile lines keep growing, and combined bundles help retain customers.

Weaknesses

  • Internet and television customer numbers are declining, and total revenue is falling year over year.
  • High debt and integration costs for the Cox acquisition limit short-term financial flexibility.
  • Revenue per residential customer has fallen, and streaming apps included in packages reduce reported video revenue.

Opportunities

  • Completing the rural expansion and network upgrade could bring new customers in areas not yet served.
  • Integrating Cox assets could expand the commercial fiber business and cloud services.
  • Growth in mobile services and converged bundles could reduce customer losses.

Threats

  • Intense competition from fiber, wireless networks and streaming services could reduce prices and market share.
  • Cyber attacks and network outages could affect customers and damage the company's reputation.
  • Dependence on third-party suppliers and spectrum licences could limit services if conditions worsen.

Risks

  • Intense competitionhigh

    Competitive pressure from fiber, wireless services and streaming may reduce customer numbers and margins.

  • Cybersecurityhigh

    Attacks on networks and customer data could cause outages, remediation costs and reputational damage.

  • Supplier dependencemedium

    Some suppliers are the sole source of equipment or software, and their delays could affect network expansion.

  • Cox integrationmedium

    Integrating Cox assets could delay financial benefits and generate unforeseen costs.

  • Spectrum licenceslow

    Mobile licences can be revoked or not renewed, which could limit the ability to offload mobile traffic.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If mobile lines keep growing and converged bundles reduce customer losses, revenue could become more stable.
  • The fiber network and rural program could open new areas of long-term growth.
  • The Cox acquisition could extend scale and the ability to develop products with industry partners.

What would break the thesis

  • If losses of internet and video customers continue, revenue and Adjusted EBITDA could keep declining.
  • High debt and the costs of the Cox transaction could limit financial flexibility and shareholder distributions.
  • Competition and changing consumer behaviour could reduce revenue per customer.

What to watch

  • Trend in internet and video customer numbersQ3 2026
  • Closing and integration status of the Cox transaction2026
  • Completion of the network upgrade and symmetrical speeds rollout2027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

Charter Communications is a broadband connectivity company with services available to 58 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states through its Spectrum brand. The company has evolved from cable TV to streaming and from high-speed internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience over its Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network. Revenues were 54774 million USD in fiscal 2025, with Adjusted EBITDA of 22708 million USD.

Segments

Commercial

The commercial segment covers small businesses, served by Spectrum Business with internet, mobile, video and telephony, and mid-market and large businesses with dedicated connectivity and managed services. Commercial revenue rose slightly in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the prior-year period.

Market context

The US broadband market is competitive, with operators competing through converged bundles of internet, mobile and television. Charter is expanding its fiber network and rural construction program, with 7.7 billion USD spent since the start of 2022, which could support long-term growth if adoption continues at its current pace.

Trends

  • Growth in mobile linestailwind

    Spectrum mobile lines keep growing and partly offset losses in internet and video customers. If this trend holds, mobile revenue could support results over the medium term.

  • Losses of internet customersheadwind

    Intense competition, including from fiber and fixed wireless services, has reduced the number of internet customers. If competitive pressure persists, revenue from fixed connectivity could remain under pressure.

  • Shift of video to streamingmixed

    Customers are increasingly moving to streaming, and the company has included streaming apps in its packages and sells them separately through the Spectrum App Store. This shift reduces traditional video revenue but may stabilize the customer base.

  • Cox transactionmixed

    The deal with Cox Communications could extend Spectrum's scale and add commercial fiber activities, but it brings integration costs and a debt commitment of about 12.4 billion USD.

Competitive position

Charter faces competition from companies with fewer regulatory burdens or better access to financing, as well as from fiber, fixed wireless, satellite and DSL providers. In mobile it competes with wireless and wireline phone providers, and in video with streaming services and satellite operators.

  • Mobile and fiber network operators

    Wireless and wireline network providers compete directly with Charter's converged bundles, and some have easier access to financing.

  • Fiber internet providers

    Fiber operators, especially in commercial areas, increase pressure on the margins of the company's commercial services.

  • Satellite television services

    DBS services compete for television customers, and losses of video customers are a recurring issue.

  • Video streaming platforms

    Streaming services delivering linear and on-demand content reduce demand for traditional television packages.

News & filings

In the press

SEC filings

  • Current report27 Oct 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report19 Oct 2026
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  • Current report13 Oct 2026
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  • Current report15 Sept 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report31 Aug 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report26 Aug 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report24 Aug 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report20 Aug 2026
    Material agreement · Acquisition or disposition of assets · Item 3.02 · Item 3.03 · Departure or appointment of officers · Amendments to articles or bylaws · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report18 Aug 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report12 Aug 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Charter Communications, Inc. · 30 Jan 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Charter Communications, Inc. · 24 Jul 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Charter Communications, Inc. · 24 Jul 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.