CHTR
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Charter Communications Inc. (CHTR) closed at $171.74 as of 2026-05-01, trading 48.9% below its 200-week moving average of $335.96. This places CHTR in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -46.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.6x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 803 weeks of data, CHTR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time. On average, these episodes lasted 211 weeks.
With a market cap of $24.2 billion, CHTR is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.9%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 27.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 17.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 15.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CHTR would have grown to $441, compared to $753 for the S&P 500. CHTR has returned 10.1% annualized vs 14.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 5 open-market purchases totaling $3,466,124. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects. Notably, these purchases occurred while CHTR is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -7.3% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CHTR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CHTR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 1 historical episodes, buying CHTR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -14.0% after 12 months (median -14.0%), compared to +3.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was -38.0% vs +26.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CHTR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CHTR has crossed below its 200-week MA 1 time
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Ongoing | 211+ | 49.8% | Ongoing | -66.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHTR below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Charter Communications Inc. (CHTR) is trading 48.9% below its 200-week moving average of $335.96. The current price is $171.74.
What is CHTR's 200-week moving average price?
Charter Communications Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $335.96 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CHTR drops below its 200-week moving average?
CHTR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time in our data. These episodes lasted 211 weeks on average.
Is CHTR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CHTR as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 44. Free cash flow yield is 9.9%. Return on equity is 27.5%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CHTR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 15.4 years, $100 invested in CHTR would have grown to $441, compared to $753 for the S&P 500. That's 10.1% annualized vs 14.0% for the index. CHTR has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01