Why Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) stock moved
Updated Jul 24, 2026
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) shares fell 2.6% to $123.20 as of July 24, 2026, a moderate decline from the prior close of $126.50. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for CHTR. The move is tied to a new SEC filing. Below, we break down what changed for CHTR, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
SEC Filing
CHTR filed a new 10-Q on 2026-07-24. Monitor next session for follow-through.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Jul 24, 2026, 10:13 AM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
FilingsMedium confidence
Rel. volume
2.0×
Above Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$17.4B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$203
+64.8% vs price
Price chart
Jun 23 – Jul 24
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Charter Communications, Inc. investors
For Charter Communications, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Earnings beat — stock sold off (sell-the-news reaction); Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved +2.60% from $127.91 to $131.24 on 2026-07-15. Weighing against that: Negative session, down 2.6%; CHTR moved -3.25% from $138.02 to $133.54 on 2026-07-08. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $203.00, implying +64.8% upside from $123.20. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality medium (62/100). With earnings roughly 98 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
CHTR price reaction
CHTR last traded at $123.20, down $3.30 (-2.61%) from the previous close of $126.50. The session traded on 2.0× average volume (above avg), so the move carried above-average conviction. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $123.20 and $146.17, and it currently sits about 0% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)
▼Latest catalyst·a bearish counterpoint
The latest catalyst — a new SEC filing the market took poorly — a bearish counterpoint that challenges the prevailing bullish analyst view.
The consensus analyst price target on Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) is $203.00, 64.8% above the recent $123.20. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 10 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on CHTR line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $203.00 implies +64.8% upside from $123.20.
+The Street's most bullish target is $437.00 (+254.7%).
+Earnings beat — stock sold off (sell-the-news reaction).
+Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved +2.60% from $127.91 to $131.24 on 2026-07-15.
▼ The bearish case
−Negative session, down 2.6%.
−CHTR moved -3.25% from $138.02 to $133.54 on 2026-07-08.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Jul 24, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $203+64.8%
= 10 maintains
RBC Capital maintained Sector Perform · 2026-07-20
Charter Communications, Inc. moved -2.23% intraday from $126.50 to $123.67. Charter Communications (CHTR ) stock declined following a bearish analyst downgrade from Wells Fargo and a major insider share sale by Liberty Broadband.Key Factors Behind the Move - Analyst Downgrade: Wells Fargo downgraded Charter to an Underweight rating. - Subscriber Concerns: The downgrade highlighted escalating competitive pressures from fiber and fixed wireless access providers, projecting significant broadband subscriber losses. - Insider Selling: SEC filings revealed that Liberty Broadband Corp sold over 484,000 shares valued at approximately $100 million, amplifying negative market sentiment. If you would like, I can provide: - Recent earnings performance and subscriber metrics - An overview of current analyst consensus price targets for Charter Communications
Material / Earnings2026-07-24-2.6%
CHTR reported EPS of $10.66 vs. estimate of $9.98 (+6.8% surprise) for Q2 FY2026, reported 2026-07-24.
Filings2026-07-23-2.1%
CHTR filed a new 8-K on 2026-07-23.
Material / Earnings2026-07-23-2.1%
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved -1.55% from $128.49 to $126.50 on 2026-07-23. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was identified. Volume was 3.2x the 5-day average, suggesting elevated trading ahead of the scheduled earnings announcement on 2026-07-24.
Activity2026-07-15+2.6%
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved +2.60% from $127.91 to $131.24 on 2026-07-15. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on volume near the 5-day average.
Risk2026-07-14-2.6%
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved -2.63% from $131.37 to $127.91 on 2026-07-14. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume traded near its 5-day average, showing no unusual accumulation or distribution.
Risk2026-07-10-2.7%
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved -2.69% from $134.35 to $130.73 on 2026-07-10. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume traded near its 5-day average.
Risk2026-07-08-3.2%
CHTR moved -3.25% from $138.02 to $133.54 on 2026-07-08.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-30 (est.)
in 98 days
Earnings Release
2026-10-30
High impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bearish signal
Risk level
High
from change events
Frequently asked questions about CHTR
Why did Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) stock move?
CHTR fell 2.6% to $123.20. The move is associated with a new SEC filing.
How much did CHTR stock fall?
CHTR lost 2.61% ($3.30) versus the prior close of $126.50, last trading at $123.20 on 2.0× average volume.
When is Charter Communications, Inc.'s next earnings date?
CHTR's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-30 — about 98 days away.
What is the analyst price target for CHTR?
The consensus analyst price target for CHTR is $203.00, about 64.8% above the current $123.20. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 10 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks CHTR
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after a new SEC filing was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 12 tracked change events for CHTR, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of July 24, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
