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Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 57 million US homes and businesses, around 35% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter serves 29 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, making it the second-largest US cable company behind Comcast. The firm also owns, in whole or in part, sports and news networks, including Spectrum SportsNet (long-term local rights to Los Angeles Lakers games), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), SportsNet New York (New York Mets), and Spectrum News NY1.

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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in CHTR often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Charter Communications. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 50% bullish and 37% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $53,680, and 7 calls, totaling $671,572.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $350.0 and $400.0 for Charter Communications, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Charter Communications's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Charter Communications's significant trades, within a strike price range of $350.0 to $400.0, over the past month.
<h3>Charter Communications 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740507333_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$56.3</td>
<td>$52.0</td>
<td>$54.2</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$151.7K</td>
<td align="right">501</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$56.4</td>
<td>$54.3</td>
<td>$54.3</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$146.6K</td>
<td align="right">501</td>
<td align="right">48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$56.3</td>
<td>$54.1</td>
<td>$54.1</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$135.2K</td>
<td align="right">501</td>
<td align="right">73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$92.3K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$53.9</td>
<td>$53.9</td>
<td>$53.9</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td align="right">501</td>
<td align="right">123</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Charter Communications</h3>
Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 57 million US homes and businesses, around 35% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter serves 29 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, making it the second-largest US cable company behind Comcast. The firm also owns, in whole or in part, sports and news networks, including Spectrum SportsNet (long-term local rights to Los Angeles Lakers games), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), SportsNet New York (New York Mets), and Spectrum News NY1.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Charter Communications, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Charter Communications</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 394,955, the price of CHTR is down -1.19% at $361.43. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 59 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Charter Communications</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $385.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Benchmark downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on Charter Communications, which currently sits at a price target of $320. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Charter Communications, maintaining a target price of $385. 
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At the same time, Berkshire made a notable addition, buying a $1.2 billion stake in Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), the company behind popular beers like Corona and Modelo. As per market trends, consumer staples tend to hold up well in uncertain economic times, making this a strategic shift toward more stable investments.
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Share buybacks also slowed, with under $3 billion spent compared to nearly $70 billion over the previous four years, <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/news/warren-buffett-dumped-stocks-built-a-dollar300-billion-cash-pile-and-updated-his/pgecrnn">according to Business Insider</a>.&nbsp; These moves helped Berkshire's cash reserves soar past $300 billion for the first time, nearly doubling from $168 billion at the start of the year, the report added.&nbsp;
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Charter Communications's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NYSE">CHTR</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.77 million shares sold short, which is 12.32% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.03 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Charter Communications Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739542633_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Charter Communications has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Charter Communications's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Charter Communications's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.95%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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(CHTR) - Analyzing Charter Communications's Short Interest

Analysts' ratings for Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 6 analysts.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Charter Communications, revealing an average target of $399.17, a high estimate of $500.00, and a low estimate of $320.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 1.92% lower than the prior average price target of $407.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738605638_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Charter Communications among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kannan Venkateshwar</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Nispel</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohulan Paramaguru</td>
<td>Exane BNP Paribas</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Charter Communications. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Charter Communications compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Charter Communications's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Charter Communications's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHTR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Charter Communications analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Charter Communications Better</h2>
Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 57 million US homes and businesses, around 35% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter serves 29 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, making it the second-largest US cable company behind Comcast. The firm also owns, in whole or in part, sports and news networks, including Spectrum SportsNet (long-term local rights to Los Angeles Lakers games), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), SportsNet New York (New York Mets), and Spectrum News NY1.
<h3>Key Indicators: Charter Communications's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Charter Communications showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 1.57% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Communication Services sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 10.53%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Charter Communications's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.88%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Charter Communications's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.98%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Charter Communications's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 6.14. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar maintains Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $315 to $320.

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Barclays Maintains Underweight on Charter Communications, Raises Price Target to $320

RBC Capital analyst Jonathan Atkin maintains Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $380 to $385.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Charter Communications, Raises Price Target to $385

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WTI crude oil prices were down 0.3% at $72.3 per barrel, potentially marking their second consecutive weekly decline.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) paused for a breather, holding steady at $104,800.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
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<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,814.96</td>
<td>1.4%</td>
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<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,118.40</td>
<td>0.8%</td>
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<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,315.94</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
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<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,973.98</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:24 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent013125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $609.38.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) edged up by 0.1% to $449.30.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 1.4% to $530.49.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.5% to $229.68.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%; the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
<ul>
<li>Stocks reacting to earning reports included:
<ul>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), up 0.72%</li>
<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) up 0.80%</li>
<li>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) up 0.17% </li>
<li>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) up 2.11%, </li>
<li>PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) down 6.12%, </li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>) down 6.36%, </li>
<li>Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) up 5.52%, </li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) down 16.5%,</li>
<li>LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) up 1.99%.</li>
<li>Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): down 1.31%</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): up 6.7%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): down 3.7%</li>
<li>Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>): down 4.5%</li>
<li>Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>): down 0.6%</li>
</ul>
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Tech Stocks Rally, S&P 500 Flirts With Records, Gold Extends All-Time Highs: What's Driving Markets Friday?

Benchmark analyst Matthew Harrigan reiterates Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) with a Buy and maintains $450 price target.

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Benchmark Reiterates Buy on Charter Communications, Maintains $450 Price Target

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 1% on Friday.
Shares of Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) rose during Friday's session after the company reported <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/01/43390140/charter-q4-earnings-beats-estimates-mobile-growth-surges-with-529k-new-lines-despite-broadband-subscriber-losses">better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</a>
Charter Communications reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 1.6% year-on-year to $13.93 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $13.88 billion. EPS of $10.10 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $9.22.
Charter Communications shares jumped 5.4% to $354.63 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIAV#NASDAQ">VIAV</a>) shares jumped 26% to $12.58 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Diginex Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGNX#NASDAQ">DGNX</a>) gained 22% to $42.60.</li>
<li>Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIFR#NASDAQ">CIFR</a>) shares rose 21.8% to $5.73 after the company announced a $50 million investment from Softbank.</li>
<li>Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) gained 17.7% to $314.07 as the company reported better-than-expected financial results for the fiscal second quarter after the market close on Thursday.</li>
<li>SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYW#NASDAQ">SKYW</a>) gained 15.3% to $134.63 following strong quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Celestica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</a>) rose 15.3% to $131.62. The company recently posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) rose 14.6% to $20.87 after the company announced the FCC granted the company Special Temporary Authority, authorizing testing service in the U.S.</li>
<li>Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) surged 13% to $72.93.</li>
<li>RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBC#NYSE">RBC</a>) rose 12.1% to $360.84 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Redwire Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>) gained 10.1% to $25.06.</li>
<li>JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) rose 9% to $6.89.</li>
<li>Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) gained 8.5% to $17.69.</li>
<li>Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMN#NYSE">EMN</a>) surged 7.7% to $99.84 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly adjusted EPS results.</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) gained 7.4% to $188.60. The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.16, beating the street view of $2.11.</li>
<li>Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>) rose 5.8% to $463.83 after the company announced it secured FDA approval for JOURNAVX. Also, the company announced a reimbursement agreement with NHS England for eligible sickle cell disease patients to access CASGEVY.</li>
<li>Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) gained 4.6% to $46.68 following upbeat earnings.</li>
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Charter Communications Posts Upbeat Earnings, Joins Atlassian, SkyWest, Eastman Chemical, AbbVie And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

Charter Communications Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>)&nbsp;reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 1.6% year-on-year to $13.93 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43380977/charter-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $13.88 billion</a>.
EPS of $10.10 beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $9.22</a>. The stock price gained after the results.
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The topline performance reflects residential mobile service revenue growth of 37.4%, advertising sales revenue growth of 26.4%, other revenue growth of 14.6%, and residential Internet revenue growth of 0.9%.
Charter lost 177,000 residential Internet customers, driven by the end of the FCC&#8217;s Affordable Connectivity Program (&#8220;ACP&#8221;) subsidies, compared to 61,000 losses last year.
Residential video customers decreased by 123,000 compared to 257,000 in the prior year.
Total mobile lines increased by 529,000 during the quarter, reaching 9.9 million as of&nbsp;December 31, 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 80 bps to 41.4%.
The quarterly free cash flow of $984 million declined from $1.06 billion in the prior year, driven by lower net cash flows from operating activities and higher capital expenditures.
As of December 31, Charter served 30.08 million residential and SMB Internet customers.
Net cash flow from operating activities totaled $3.46 billion. As of December 31, 2024, the company held $459 million in cash and equivalents.
CEO Chris Winfrey noted that the company&#8217;s multi-year investments in network evolution, expansion, and execution deliver tangible results.
2025 Outlook: Charter Communications&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">expects a capex</a>&nbsp;of $12 billion (versus $11.27 billion in fiscal 2024).
Charter Communications stock lost over 9% in the last 12 months. Last December, KeyBanc analyst Brandon Nispel <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42467505/charter-communications-capex-to-peak-free-cash-flows-to-accelerate-in-2025-says-bullish-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">upgraded the stock rating</a>, citing modestly better underlying Broadband subscriber trends and acceleration of Rural net adds.
CHTR&nbsp;Price Action: Charter Communications stock is up 4.57% at $352.00 premarket at the last check on Friday.
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Charter Beats Earnings Estimates: Mobile Growth Surges,  Broadband Subscriber Losses, Network Investments, Mobile & Ad Sales Increase

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Charter Communications shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

<ul>
<li>Fourth quarter total Internet customers decreased by 177,000. As of December 31, 2024, Charter served 30.1 million Internet customers.</li>
<li>Fourth quarter total mobile lines increased by 529,000. As of December 31, 2024, Charter served 9.9 million mobile lines, with 2.1 million mobile lines added in 2024.</li>
<li>As of December 31, 2024, Charter had a total of 31.5 million customer relationships, excluding mobile-only relationships.</li>
<li>Fourth quarter revenue of $13.9 billion grew by 1.6% year-over-year, driven by residential mobile service revenue growth of 37.4%, advertising sales revenue growth of 26.4%, other revenue growth of 14.6% and residential Internet revenue growth of 0.9%.</li>
<li>Net income attributable to Charter shareholders totaled $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter. For the year ended December 31, 2024, net income attributable to Charter shareholders totaled $5.1 billion.</li>
<li>Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA1 of $5.8 billion grew by 3.4% year-over-year.</li>
<li>For the year ended December 31, 2024, revenue of $55.1 billion grew by 0.9% year-over-year. Full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA totaled $22.6 billion, 3.1% higher than in 2023.</li>
<li>For the year ended December 31, 2024, capital expenditures totaled $11.3 billion and included $4.2 billion of line extensions.</li>
<li>Full year 2024 net cash flows from operating activities totaled $14.4 billion, in-line with the prior year.</li>
<li>Full year 2024 free cash flow1 of $4.3 billion increased from $3.5 billion in the prior year, primarily due to higher Adjusted EBITDA and a favorable change in working capital excluding mobile devices, partly offset by higher cash interest and a non-recurring item in the first quarter of 2024.</li>
<li>For the year ended December 31, 2024, Charter purchased 4.3 million shares of Charter Class A common stock and Charter Holdings common units for approximately $1.3 billion.</li>
</ul>

Charter Q4 Total Internet Customers Decreased By 177,000. As Of Dec. 31, 2024, Co. Served 30.1M Internet Customers

Earnings Beats

Charter Communications Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $10.10 Beats $9.22 Estimate, Sales $13.926B Beat $13.881B Estimate

U.S. stock futures climbed on Friday, pointing to a third straight week of gains fueled by strong corporate earnings. Futures were higher for all four major indices.
The dollar index strengthened after Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will implement a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective Saturday, Feb. 1. He also threatened the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43377987/after-imposing-tariffs-on-canada-donald-trump-threatens-100-levy-on-brics-for-move-against-dollar-how-will-us-manage-production-from-slippers-to-ships-asks-expert">BRICS nations</a> to impose 100% tariffs if they issue BRICS reserve currency.
Investors await the Personal Consumption Expenditure data for December, which will be released before the market opens.
The 10-year Treasury yield is currently at 4.53%, and the two-year yield is at 4.21%. The CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.htm">tool </a>indicates an 82% probability that the Federal Open Market Committee will maintain current interest rates in March 2025.
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.34%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.01%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
In premarket trading on Friday, both the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) were higher. SPY was up 0.42% at $607.59, and QQQ gained 0.80% to reach $527.22, based on <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Stocks rallied Thursday following mixed reactions to a wave of earnings reports and economic data.
This followed Wednesday&#8217;s down session after the Fed held rates steady. Investor sentiment fluctuated due to DeepSeek&#8217;s low-cost AI model launch and Big Tech earnings, this week.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares fell 0.74% despite beating first-quarter revenue and earnings estimates as iPhone sales slipped in Q1 to $69.14 billion, versus $69.7 billion last year. Revenue reached $124.3 billion as compared to $124.13 billion expected by Benzinga Pro, and adjusted earnings per share was $2.40 as compared to the expectation of $2.36 per share.
IBM Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) surged nearly 13% on artificial intelligence growth, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) gained 1.6% on strong results, while Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) fell 6.2% despite exceeding expectations due to weaker cloud revenue.
On the economic front, Q4 GDP growth and jobless claims were slightly below forecasts, but overall economic indicators remain strong, with the Fed, on Wednesday, citing a robust labor market and &#8220;somewhat elevated&#8221; inflation.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.25%</td>
<td>19,681.75</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.53%</td>
<td>6,071.17</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.38%</td>
<td>44,882.13</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1.07%</td>
<td>2,307.45</td>
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Insights From Analysts
According to the analysts at BlackRock, strong corporate earnings have set the tone for the fourth-quarter season in swing.
&#8220;Even with higher-for-longer interest rates, we think U.S. stocks can keep outperforming this year. We stay overweight. Resilient economic growth is helping sectors beyond tech. That's partly driven by artificial intelligence (AI) spurring earnings beyond the initial winners during an economic transformation and policy change, we think. Yet we eye risks to risk appetite changing this year depending on earnings and policy.&#8221;
With interest rates in focus Ed Yardeni and Eric Wallerstein of Yradeni Research, said in their QuickTakes note that Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s basic message during his press conference was that the Fed is in no hurry to lower interest rates, but the Fed still intends to lower them over time.
Hence, they described it as a &#8220;dovish pause&#8221;.
Approaching the week from a technical perspective Jeff Buchbinder, the chief equity strategist at LPL Financial said that the S&amp;P 500 remains near record-high territory amid improving market breadth and momentum. &#8220;Technical damage within the heavy-weight tech sector has been minimal as buyers stepped up near support from the mid-January lows.&#8221;
Despite Monday's pullback, sector breadth is also holding up relatively well, with the majority of tech stocks trading above their 200-day moving average, Buchbinder added.
&#8220;However, technical damage has been more pronounced on a relative basis, as the tech sector vs. S&amp;P 500 ratio chart recently dropped to multi-month lows,&#8221; he said.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
<ul>
<li>Fed Governor Michelle Bowman will be speaking at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Employment cost index data for Q4 will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Also, the core and headline personal consumption expenditure, along with personal income and spending data will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The Chicago Business Barometer (PMI) for January will be out by 9:45 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) was up 3.46% in the premarket on Friday after beating the first-quarter expectations on Tuesday, despite a slip in iPhone sales.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>) was up 0.03% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of 89 cents per share on revenue of $4.99 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>) fell 0.86% ahead of its earnings to be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 23 cents per share on revenue of $32.24 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) was down 0.17% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $2.11 per share on revenue of $48.41 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Other companies that are slated to report earnings today included Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) up 0.6%, Novartis AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>) up 1.49%, Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) up 2.09%, AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) up 0.99%, WW Grainger Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>) up 1.05% and Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) up 2.09%.</li>
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Novartis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.79 per share on revenue of $12.77 billion. 
• Zapp Electric Vehicles (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZAPP#NASDAQ">ZAPP</a>) is projected to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
• Dorian LPG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPG#NYSE">LPG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.70 per share on revenue of $89.89 million. 
• Piper Sandler (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIPR#NYSE">PIPR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.96 per share on revenue of $452.49 million. 
• WisdomTree (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WT#NYSE">WT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $111.06 million. 
• RBC Bearings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBC#NYSE">RBC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.20 per share on revenue of $394.43 million. 
• OneMain Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMF#NYSE">OMF</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.15 per share on revenue of $1.20 billion. 
• W.W. Grainger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $9.74 per share on revenue of $4.24 billion. 
• Virtus Inv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTS#NYSE">VRTS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $7.66 per share on revenue of $214.69 million. 
• Eaton Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.82 per share on revenue of $6.36 billion. 
• Imperial Oil (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMO#AMEX">IMO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.02 per share on revenue of $13.18 billion. 
• First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHB#NASDAQ">FHB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $203.83 million. 
• Broadridge Financial Soln (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BR#NYSE">BR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.35 per share on revenue of $1.57 billion. 
• Vestis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTS#NYSE">VSTS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.12 per share on revenue of $688.89 million. 
• Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.79 per share on revenue of $88.23 billion. 
• Revvity (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVTY#NYSE">RVTY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.38 per share on revenue of $730.10 million. 
• Janus Henderson Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHG#NYSE">JHG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.97 per share on revenue of $683.02 million. 
• Church &amp; Dwight Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHD#NYSE">CHD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $1.57 billion. 
• Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $4.26 per share on revenue of $4.21 billion. 
• Badger Meter (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMI#NYSE">BMI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.07 per share on revenue of $201.60 million. 
• Franklin Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $2.73 billion. 
• Autoliv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALV#NYSE">ALV</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.85 per share on revenue of $2.73 billion. 
• LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.95 per share on revenue of $9.49 billion. 
• Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.94 per share on revenue of $35.07 billion. 
• Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.40 per share on revenue of $48.68 billion. 
• Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $9.18 per share on revenue of $13.89 billion. 
• Brookfield Business (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBUC#NYSE">BBUC</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Brookfield Bus Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBU#NYSE">BBU</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEPC#NYSE">BEPC</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.36 per share on revenue of $2.01 billion. 
• Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEP#NYSE">BEP</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.35 per share on revenue of $1.53 billion. 
• ArcBest (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCB#NASDAQ">ARCB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.12 per share on revenue of $1.01 billion. 
• Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $598.58 million. 
• AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.98 per share on revenue of $14.81 billion. 
• Banco De Chile (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCH#NYSE">BCH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $804.00 billion. 
• Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.51 per share on revenue of $2.86 billion. 
• Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.90 per share on revenue of $5.05 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
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Charter Communications shares are trading lower in sympathy with Comcast, which fell on Q4 financial results.

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CHTR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Charter Communications. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 12% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $119,850, and 4 are calls, amounting to $630,000.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $330.0 to $400.0 for Charter Communications over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Charter Communications's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Charter Communications's whale activity within a strike price range from $330.0 to $400.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Charter Communications Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738251924_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$46.8</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$33.4</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$334.0K</td>
<td align="right">629</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td align="right">629</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$54.2</td>
<td>$53.3</td>
<td>$53.9</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$53.9</td>
<td>$52.6</td>
<td>$53.3</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Charter Communications</h3>
Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 58 million US homes and businesses, around 35% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter serves 29 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, making it the second-largest US cable company behind Comcast. The firm also owns, in whole or in part, sports and news networks, including Spectrum SportsNet (long-term local rights to Los Angeles Lakers games), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), SportsNet New York (New York Mets), and Spectrum News NY1.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Charter Communications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 720,636, the CHTR's price is down by -5.72%, now at $338.79. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 1 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Charter Communications</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $380.0.
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Charter Communications

Analysts' ratings for Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 11 analysts.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Charter Communications and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $402.27, accompanied by a high estimate of $500.00 and a low estimate of $315.00. This current average has increased by 6.0% from the previous average price target of $379.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736974813_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Charter Communications is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Nispel</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohulan Paramaguru</td>
<td>Exane BNP Paribas</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Kraft</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sebastiano Petti</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Cahall</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kannan Venkateshwar</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Swinburne</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jessica Ehrlich</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Charter Communications. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Charter Communications compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Charter Communications's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Charter Communications's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHTR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Charter Communications analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Charter Communications: A Closer Look</h2>
Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 58 million US homes and businesses, around 35% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter serves 29 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, making it the second-largest US cable company behind Comcast. The firm also owns, in whole or in part, sports and news networks, including Spectrum SportsNet (long-term local rights to Los Angeles Lakers games), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), SportsNet New York (New York Mets), and Spectrum News NY1.
<h3>Charter Communications: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Charter Communications displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 1.55%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Charter Communications's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.28%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Charter Communications's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 9.49%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Charter Communications's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.86%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.83, Charter Communications faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Assessing Charter Communications: Insights From 11 Financial Analysts

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>JP Morgan cut the price target for Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) from $83 to $77. JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa maintained a Neutral rating. Carrier Global shares closed at $68.40 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CARR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>RBC Capital slashed Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) price target from $390 to $380. RBC Capital analyst Jonathan Atkin maintained a Sector Perform rating. Charter Communications shares closed at $346.29 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHTR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan raised the price target for Deere &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) from $450 to $470. JP Morgan analyst Tami Zakaria maintained a Neutral rating. Deere shares closed at $432.31 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wells Fargo increased the price target for Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) from $350 to $375. Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Lululemon shares closed at $388.74 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group slashed Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIG#NYSE">SIG</a>) price target from $87 to $65. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Sector Perform rating. Signet shares settled at $58.00 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SIG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital raised Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) price target from $825 to $1,000. BMO Capital analyst Brian Pitz maintained an Outperform rating. Netflix shares closed at $828.40 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities raised Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAB#NYSE">WAB</a>) price target from $225 to $226. B of A Securities analyst Ken Hoexter maintained a Buy rating. Westinghouse Air Brake shares closed at $198.10 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WAB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group cut the price target for Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) from $62 to $44. Evercore ISI Group analyst James West downgraded the stock from Outperform to In-Line. SLB shares settled at $39.87 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SLB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald cut Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) price target from $15 to $14. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brett Knoblauch maintained an Overweight rating. Applied Digital shares closed at $8.54 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APLD/analyst-ratings">other </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital raised The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>) price target from $125 to $160. BMO Capital analyst Brian Pitz maintained an Outperform rating. Trade Desk shares closed at $116.76 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TTD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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