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Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: CHTR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
21 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $390.4
1 Year Target Price $390.4
| 8 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 6 | Hold |
| 3 | Sell |
| 2 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -29.08% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 35.98B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 7.21 | 1Y Target Price 390.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 7.21 | 1Y Target Price 390.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 21 | Beta 1.02 | 52 Weeks Range 251.80 - 437.06 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 251.80 - 437.06 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 36.53 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 9.53% | Operating Margin (TTM) 24.41% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.62% | Return on Equity (TTM) 32.65% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 7.21 | Forward PE 5.99 | Enterprise Value 131655065448 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65 |
Enterprise Value 131655065448 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.38 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.14 | Shares Outstanding 136591008 | Shares Floating 89531293 |
Shares Outstanding 136591008 | Shares Floating 89531293 | ||
Percent Insiders 35.7 | Percent Institutions 77.5 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Charter Communications Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Charter Communications Inc. was founded in 1993. It has grown significantly through acquisitions, including its 2016 acquisition of Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks, becoming a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator.
Core Business Areas
- Residential Services: Offers broadband internet, video, and voice services to residential customers under the Spectrum brand.
- Business Services: Provides scalable, customized solutions including internet, voice, video, and managed services to small, medium, and enterprise businesses.
- Mobile: Offers mobile services as an MVNO, leveraging its broadband network to deliver converged connectivity solutions.
- Advertising Sales: Sells advertising across its video and digital platforms.
Leadership and Structure
Thomas Rutledge is the Executive Chairman. Christopher Winfrey is the President and CEO. The company operates with a typical corporate structure, including executive leadership, functional departments, and regional operating divisions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Spectrum Internet: High-speed broadband internet service. Charter has over 32 million internet customers. Competitors include Verizon Fios, AT&T Fiber, and T-Mobile Home Internet. 2023 residential internet revenue was $22.4 billion.
- Spectrum Video: Traditional cable TV service. Charter has seen declines in video subscribers as customers shift to streaming. Competitors include Dish Network, DirecTV, and streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu. 2023 residential video revenue was $10.2 billion.
- Spectrum Mobile: Mobile phone service. Spectrum Mobile relies on Verizon's network. Competitors include Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. 2023 mobile revenue was $3.3 billion.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The communications industry is undergoing rapid transformation with the rise of streaming services, 5G technology, and increasing demand for high-speed internet. Competition is fierce.
Positioning
Charter is a leading broadband provider with a significant footprint in the United States. Its competitive advantages include its extensive network infrastructure, brand recognition, and bundled service offerings. Focus on growing broadband subscriptions and data revenue streams.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for broadband and telecommunications services is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Charter is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its network upgrades and service expansion, especially with ongoing rollout of DOCSIS 4.0.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive network infrastructure
- Strong brand recognition (Spectrum)
- Bundled service offerings
- Large subscriber base
- Focus on network upgrades with DOCSIS 4.0 deployment.
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Declining video subscribers
- Customer service issues
- Competition from fiber optic providers
Opportunities
- Expanding broadband services to underserved areas
- Growth in mobile services
- Increasing demand for high-speed internet
- Expansion of business services
- Partnerships with streaming providers
Threats
- Intense competition from other providers (fiber and wireless)
- Cord-cutting trend
- Regulatory changes
- Economic downturn
- Rising content costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VZ (Verizon Communications)
- CMCSA (Comcast Corporation)
- T (AT&T Inc.)
Competitive Landscape
Charter is a major player in the broadband market, but faces intense competition from Verizon, Comcast and AT&T, particularly in areas where they have deployed fiber optic networks. Charter focuses on their current infrastructure and providing value through bundled offers.
Major Acquisitions
Time Warner Cable
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 78700
- Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of Time Warner Cable significantly expanded Charter's footprint and subscriber base, making it a leading broadband and cable provider in the United States.
Bright House Networks
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 10400
- Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of Bright House Networks further bolstered Charter's subscriber base and market presence.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven primarily by acquisitions and expansion of broadband services. Video subscriber losses have offset some of the growth.
Future Projections: Analysts project modest revenue growth in the coming years, driven by broadband and mobile services. The rollout of DOCSIS 4.0 and expansion of fiber network are key growth drivers.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the rollout of DOCSIS 4.0, expansion of Spectrum Mobile, and investments in customer service improvements.
Summary
Charter Communications is a major broadband provider facing the challenges of cord-cutting and fierce competition. Its strengths lie in its extensive network and bundled services. Growth is expected from broadband and mobile, though debt remains a concern. Successful DOCSIS 4.0 deployment is crucial for future competitiveness.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Charter Communications Inc. Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry News Articles
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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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 | Website https://corporate.charter.com |
Full time employees 94500 | Website https://corporate.charter.com | ||
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.
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