Why Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) stock moved
Updated Aug 30, 2026
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) shares rose 3.6% to $153.62 as of August 30, 2026, a moderate gain from the prior close of $148.32. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for CHTR. The move is tied to price move up. 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
CHTR climbed 3.6% to $153.62
CHTR rose 3.6% in its latest session, moving from $148.32 to $153.62.
Material / EarningsLow confidence
Rel. volume
0.5×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$20.7B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$174
+13.2% vs price
Price chart
Jul 30 – Aug 28
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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: Material positive event; Positive 3.6% session move. Weighing against that: New SEC filing — review for material disclosures; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $173.88, implying +13.2% upside from $153.62. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (47/100). With earnings roughly 61 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
CHTR price reaction
CHTR last traded at $153.62, up $5.30 (+3.57%) from the previous close of $148.32. The session traded on 0.5× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $142.00 and $157.69, and it currently sits about 74% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)
The consensus analyst price target on Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) is $173.88, 13.2% above the recent $153.62. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 15 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 $173.88 implies +13.2% upside from $153.62.
+The Street's most bullish target is $380.00 (+147.4%).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 3.6% session move.
+Charter Communications surged 6.63% to $131.49 following a continuation of positive momentum from its Q2 earnings report released July 24, which beat Wall Street consensus despite revenue declines year-over-year.
▼ The bearish case
−The most bearish analyst target is $101.00 (-34.3%).
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 Aug 30, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved +4.38% from $148.63 to $155.14 on August 25, 2026. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-20-3.1%
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved −2.79% from $152.00 to $147.76 on 2026-08-20. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume traded near its 5-day average, indicating the move occurred without elevated trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19+2.8%
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved +2.33% from $149.00 to $152.47 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move was accompanied by volume 4.8x the 5-day average, suggesting institutional accumulation.
Material / Earnings2026-08-17-6.6%
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved −4.56% from $150.98 to $144.10 on 2026-08-17. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.4× the 5-day average, suggesting modest institutional participation in the decline.
Material / Earnings2026-08-14-1.4%
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved −2.75% from $158.63 to $154.27 on 2026-08-14. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, indicating the move occurred on typical trading activity.
Filings2026-08-12-4.7%
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) filed a new 8-K on August 12, 2026. The specific details of the filing were not disclosed in available sources.
Charter Communications rose 2.81% to $157.60 following positive momentum around potential mobile and strategic partnerships, continued investor focus on its Cox Communications acquisition, and a technical rebound after recent lows, according to reports on Yahoo Finance and Investing.com. Volume of 969,518 shares ran 0.34x the time-adjusted average, indicating below-average participation in the move.
Material / Earnings2026-08-04+6.2%
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) moved +6.84% from $143.26 to $153.07 on 2026-08-04, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-30 (est.)
in 61 days
Earnings Release
2026-10-30
High impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bullish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events
Frequently asked questions about CHTR
Why did Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) stock move?
CHTR rose 3.6% to $153.62. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did CHTR stock rise?
CHTR gained 3.57% ($5.30) versus the prior close of $148.32, last trading at $153.62 on 0.5× average volume.
When is Charter Communications, Inc.'s next earnings date?
CHTR's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-30 — about 61 days away.
What is the analyst price target for CHTR?
The consensus analyst price target for CHTR is $173.88, about 13.2% above the current $153.62. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 15 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks CHTR
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move up was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 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 August 30, 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.
