FrançaisAre analysts right about Charter Communications (CHTR)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Charter Communications, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 51% were profitable, average return +9% (208 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (47% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 17 | 53% | +9% |
| Rosenblatt | 14 | 57% | +7% |
| Benchmark | 14 | 29% | -9% |
| Keybanc | 13 | 23% | -12% |
| Barclays | 12 | 42% | +10% |
Valuation
Is Charter Communications overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Charter Communications right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Charter Communications's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Charter Communications | Sector median (Communication Services) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 2.8 | 19.6 |
| Forward P/E | 2.3 | 13.9 |
| Net margin | 9% | 10% |
👉 Charter Communications trades below its sector median (2.8 vs 19.6) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charter Communications a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Charter Communications (CHTR) is "Hold" (9 bullish, 11 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 51% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Charter Communications's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $140 (+28% vs $109), ranging from $101 to $380 (13 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Charter Communications?
Over 1 year, 51% of analyst targets on Charter Communications were profitable, for an average return of +9% (across 208 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Charter Communications stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $140 within 12 months, i.e. +28% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $380, the most cautious $101.
What is the Charter Communications stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $140, +28%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (51%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Charter Communications overvalued?
Its P/E is 2.8, forward P/E 2.3. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.