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Charter Communications (CHTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$351.50 -1.27 (-0.36%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:51 PM ET)

Charter Communications - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
10
Buy
6

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Charter Communications in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 20 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for CHTR.

Consensus Price Target

$384.42
9.37% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Charter Communications, the average price target is $384.42. The highest price target for CHTR is $525.00, while the lowest price target for CHTR is $250.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.37% from the current price of $351.50.
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CHTR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$384.42$379.06$359.94$484.95
Forecasted Upside9.37% Upside-2.37% Downside8.54% Upside26.92% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

CHTR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CHTR Price Targets by Month

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Charter Communications Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCharter CommunicationsConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.10
2.57
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.37% Upside202.28% Upside14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/12/2024KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
B. Nispel
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UpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$500.00 ➝ $500.00+32.10%
11/26/2024BNP Paribas
3 of 5 stars
K. Paramaguru
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$360.00-6.36%
11/5/2024Benchmark
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$440.00 ➝ $450.00+19.73%
11/4/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$340.00 ➝ $365.00-2.63%
11/4/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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J. Atkin
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Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$345.00 ➝ $390.00+3.33%
11/4/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$350.00 ➝ $400.00+7.53%
11/4/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$385.00 ➝ $400.00+7.53%
11/4/2024Pivotal Research
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 Boost TargetBuy$435.00 ➝ $525.00+43.25%
11/4/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$360.00 ➝ $415.00+13.24%
11/4/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$300.00 ➝ $315.00-14.05%
11/4/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$385.00 ➝ $450.00+22.79%
9/30/2024Wolfe Research
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P. Supino
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DowngradePeer Perform ➝ Underperform$300.00-8.04%
9/11/2024Citigroup
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M. Rollins
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$350.00+8.23%
7/29/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$488.00 ➝ $525.00+38.23%
7/29/2024Rosenblatt Securities
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$292.00 ➝ $329.00-10.51%
7/29/2024Raymond James
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F. Louthan
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DowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform
7/1/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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J. Schneider
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Initiated CoverageSell$250.00-16.38%
4/29/2024Loop Capital
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$335.00 ➝ $285.00+9.35%
3/28/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$360.00 ➝ $325.00+12.66%
3/18/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$370.00+27.30%
3/29/2023Cfra
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Market Weight
1/30/2023TD Securities
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 Lower TargetBuy$610.00 ➝ $585.00+49.58%
1/30/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$541.00 ➝ $606.00+53.65%
1/5/2023Truist Financial
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$380.00 ➝ $550.00+55.37%

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Should I Buy Charter Communications Stock? CHTR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Charter Communications pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Charter Communications
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Charter Communications, Inc.:

  • Charter Communications, Inc. reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $8.82 for the latest quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate of $8.55 by $0.27. This strong performance indicates robust profitability and effective cost management.
  • The company achieved a revenue of $13.80 billion for the quarter, surpassing expectations of $13.66 billion. This growth reflects a positive trend in demand for its broadband and cable services.
  • Charter Communications, Inc. has a return on equity (ROE) of 28.73%, which is a strong indicator of the company's ability to generate profits from its shareholders' equity. A high ROE often attracts investors looking for efficient management.
  • Recent analyst upgrades have increased the price targets for Charter Communications, Inc., with Pivotal Research raising it to $525.00. This suggests that analysts are optimistic about the company's future performance, which could lead to stock price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $378.00, which is the consensus target among analysts. This indicates that there may be potential for growth, as the stock is currently trading below some analysts' higher price targets.

Charter Communications
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Charter Communications, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite the positive earnings report, the company has a net margin of only 8.52%. This relatively low margin may raise concerns about profitability compared to competitors in the broadband and cable industry.
  • Four analysts have rated Charter Communications, Inc. with a sell rating, indicating that there are significant concerns about the stock's future performance among some market experts.
  • The average rating for Charter Communications, Inc. is "Hold," suggesting that while the stock is not expected to decline sharply, it may not present a compelling investment opportunity for aggressive growth investors.
  • Barclays has assigned an "underweight" rating to the stock, reflecting a cautious outlook that could influence investor sentiment negatively.
  • Analysts predict an EPS of 32.87 for the current fiscal year, which may indicate slower growth compared to previous periods, potentially leading to investor skepticism about the company's growth trajectory.

CHTR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Charter Communications is $384.42, with a high forecast of $525.00 and a low forecast of $250.00.

20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Charter Communications in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CHTR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CHTR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Charter Communications's stock has a predicted upside of 9.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Charter Communications's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Charter Communications less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Charter Communications is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CHTR compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:CHTR) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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