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Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)

Charter Communications Inc (CHTR) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: CHTR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

4 star rating from financial analysts

21 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $314.94

1 Year Target Price $314.94

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$314.94 Target price
52w Low $214.83
Current$225.15
52w High $437.06

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -29.08%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 29.14B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 6.24
1Y Target Price 314.94
Price to earnings Ratio 6.24
1Y Target Price 314.94
Volume (30-day avg) 21
Beta 1.05
52 Weeks Range 214.83 - 437.06
Updated Date 11/6/2025
52 Weeks Range 214.83 - 437.06
Updated Date 11/6/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 36.07

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-31
When Before Market
Estimate 9.42
Actual 8.34

Profitability

Profit Margin 9.29%
Operating Margin (TTM) 23.86%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.55%
Return on Equity (TTM) 31.33%

Valuation

Trailing PE 6.24
Forward PE 6.13
Enterprise Value 132503295465
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53
Enterprise Value 132503295465
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.4
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.18
Shares Outstanding 129409366
Shares Floating 83104107
Shares Outstanding 129409366
Shares Floating 83104107
Percent Insiders 37.36
Percent Institutions 83.1

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Charter Communications Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Charter Communications was founded in 1993. It grew through acquisitions and mergers, notably with Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks in 2016, creating a leading broadband and cable provider.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Residential Broadband: Provides high-speed internet access to residential customers through cable modem technology.
  • Residential Video: Offers a range of cable television services, including digital cable, on-demand content, and DVR capabilities.
  • Residential Voice: Provides phone services to residential customers.
  • Business Services: Delivers broadband, video, and voice services to small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Mobile: Offers mobile services under the Spectrum Mobile brand, leveraging its MVNO agreement with Verizon.
  • Advertising Sales: Sells local advertising slots.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Thomas Rutledge is Executive Chairman. Christopher Winfrey is the President and CEO. The organizational structure consists of various departments responsible for different business units and functions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Spectrum Internet: High-speed internet service. Market share is significant (approximately 31% of US broadband market). Competitors include Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T.
  • Spectrum Market Share: 31%
  • Spectrum TV: Cable television service. Market share is declining due to cord-cutting. Competitors include cable, satellite and streaming providers like Comcast, DirecTV, and YouTube TV.
  • Spectrum Mobile: Mobile phone service, resold Verizon's service as an MVNO. Gaining market share. Competitors include Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The telecommunications industry is highly competitive and undergoing rapid change due to technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. The industry is moving towards a mix of fiber and wireless, focusing on bandwidth and customer service.

Positioning

Charter is a major player in the US broadband and cable market, focusing on expanding its fiber network and mobile services. It competes by offering bundled services and competitive pricing.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for broadband and related services is estimated to be over $300 billion annually. Charter is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its network investments and service offerings.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive broadband infrastructure
  • Strong brand recognition
  • Bundled service offerings
  • Growing mobile subscriber base
  • Large customer base

Weaknesses

  • High debt levels
  • Declining video subscribers
  • Customer service issues
  • Geographic concentration
  • Limited fiber footprint compared to some competitors

Opportunities

  • Expansion of fiber network
  • Growth in mobile market
  • Increasing demand for high-speed internet
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Expansion into new markets

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Cord-cutting trend
  • Technological disruption
  • Regulatory changes
  • Economic downturn

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Comcast (CMCSA)
  • Verizon (VZ)
  • AT&T (T)

Competitive Landscape

Charter competes primarily on broadband speed and price. It faces challenges from telcos investing in fiber and the rise of streaming video services. Its competitive advantages include its large customer base and extensive network infrastructure.

Major Acquisitions

Time Warner Cable

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 78700
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Charter's footprint and customer base, making it a major player in the cable and broadband industry.

Bright House Networks

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 10400
  • Strategic Rationale: Consolidated Charter's position in key markets and strengthened its competitive advantage.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Charter's growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic growth in broadband subscribers. Video subscribers have been declining.

Future Projections: Analysts expect continued growth in broadband and mobile, offset by declines in video. Revenue growth is projected to be in the low single digits.

Recent Initiatives: Focusing on network upgrades, expanding fiber footprint, and growing its mobile business.

Summary

Charter Communications is a major broadband and cable provider with a strong market position, but faces challenges from cord-cutting and competition. The company is investing in network upgrades and mobile to drive future growth. High debt and customer service are points of concern, but overall the company is solid due to its large market share, although must stay current in the marketplace to not fall behind, and this will include aggressive expansion plans. Charter is also in a market where new technologies, fiber and/or wireless, are pushing for more market share

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About Charter Communications Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Stamford, CT, United States
IPO Launch date 1999-11-09
President, CEO & Director Mr. Christopher L. Winfrey
Sector Communication Services
Industry Telecom Services
Full time employees 94500
Full time employees 94500

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.