The headline reads as positive (92% confidence from the FinBERT financial-language model), so the stock went through the full analysis. The rest of the picture is mixed, so the headline alone is not enough for a clear call.
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Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) stock analysis
SKIP 7% confidence · analysed Sep 10, 2026
This analysis is from Sep 10, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Sep 10, 2026, our model rated Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) SKIP with 7% confidence at a price of $133.89. That means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryTelecom Services
Market cap18.05B
Analysed price$133.89
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 37. Momentum is soft: below the neutral 50 line, but not yet oversold.
MACD is below its signal line, so short-term momentum is pointing down.
The price is below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of a downtrend.
Volume is about normal (1.4x the 20-day average).
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure shows a bearish break of structure (BOS): price broke a recent swing low in the direction of the trend, which usually signals trend continuation.
The most recent swing high is $254.11 and the swing low is $180.38; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 0.86, which looks cheap relative to its expected growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 9.1% and revenue growth of -1.7%.
In its latest quarter it earned $10.66 per share, which beat the $10.06 analysts expected, with revenue -1.7% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 3.0 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "hold", with an average price target of $184.41.
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 30, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Research notes
CHTR’s bull case** is that the stock looks deeply depressed versus both street estimates and intrinsic-value models: analysts’ average target is well above the current price, and multiple valuation screens show large upside from today’s levels. Bulls also point to Charter’s scale in U.S. broadband, strong cash generation, and ongoing institutional buying, which can support buybacks and per-share value over time.
The bear case centers on weakening operating momentum and sector pressure: the shares have fallen sharply over the past year, analyst sentiment is only Hold** overall, and recent target cuts have skewed more cautious. The market is also worried about competitive intensity in broadband/cable, slower growth, and the risk that cash flow is not enough to offset subscriber erosion and structural cord-cutting pressure.
Recent catalyst:** Charter sold off hard after Comcast flagged heightened “competitive intensity,” which hit cable names and helped drive a fresh leg lower in CHTR. Recent market data also shows the stock trading around the mid-$130s to low-$150s with high volatility, while analysts still cluster around a lower-confidence Hold stance.
The model's one-paragraph read
No clear edge (SKIP) — composite score -0.07 (SKIP). Technicals: RSI 36.86, MACD bearish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 0.86, margin 9.1%, revenue growth -1.7%. Financial results: YoY revenue -1.7%, last EPS surprise +6.0%, next earnings 2026-10-30. Smart Money Concepts: BOS bearish (trend continuation), sitting inside an unfilled bullish fair value gap. FinGPT news read: positive. Internet research: **CHTR’s bull case** is that the stock looks deeply depressed versus both street estimates and intrinsic-value models: analysts’ average target is well above the current price, and multiple valuation screens show large upside from today’s levels. Bulls also point to Charter’s scale in U.S. broadband, strong cash generation, and ongoing institutional buying, which can support buybacks and per-share value over time. **The bear case** centers on weakening operating momentum and sector pressure: the shares have fallen sharply over the past year, analyst sentiment is only **Hold** overall, and recent target cuts have skewed more cautious. The market is also worried about competitive intensity in broadband/cable, slower growth, and the risk that cash flow is not enough to offset subscriber erosion and structural cord-cutting pressure. **Recent catalyst:** Charter sold off hard after Comcast flagged heightened “competitive intensity,” which hit cable names and helped drive a fresh leg lower in CHTR. Recent market data also shows the stock trading around the mid-$130s to low-$150s with high volatility, while analysts still cluster around a lower-confidence Hold stance. Reference price $139.15; no trade levels (SKIP).
Past ratings for CHTR
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | SKIP | 7% | $133.89 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
Recent news on CHTR
Oct 13, 2026 · Charter Communications Inc. Cl A stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
- Oct 13, 2026: Charter Communications Inc. Cl A stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day (MarketWatch)
- Oct 13, 2026: Charter Communications announces buyout deal for Liberty Broadband at terms above its previous proposal (MarketWatch)
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Frequently asked questions
Is CHTR a buy right now?
As of Sep 10, 2026, our automated model rates Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) SKIP with 7% confidence: the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
When does Charter Communications, Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 30, 2026.
What does a SKIP rating mean?
A SKIP rating means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
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