Charter Communications에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 Charter Communications의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

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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 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.

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Charter Communications shares are trading higher KeyBanc upgraded the stock from Sector Weight to Overweight. Additionally, Charter and Warner Bros. Discovery announced the launch of Max With Ads for Spectrum TV Select.

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STAMFORD, Conn. and NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) today announced that WBD's premium streaming service Max is now available to all of Spectrum's TV Select video customers at no additional cost, as part of the two companies' new distribution agreement. Spectrum TV Select customers will receive Max With Ads, which retails for $9.99 per month and includes must-see entertainment from brands such as HBO, Warner Bros., Max Originals, DC, Harry Potter, as well as iconic shows like "Friends" and "The Big Bang Theory."

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Shares of Charter Communications Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) were trading higher on Thursday, after declining by nearly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHTR">6% over the past five trading sessions</a>.
The company's capex is set to peak in 2025, resulting in free cash flow growth, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59f8cd40efacff000111b43b/brandon-nispel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Analyst Brandon Nispel</a> upgraded the rating for Charter Communications from Sector Weight to Overweight while establishing the price target at $500.
The Charter Communications Thesis: The company is likely to generate "modestly better underlying Broadband subscriber trends" in 2025, while Rural net adds are expected to accelerate, Nispel said in the upgrade note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
Charter Communications is likely to report Broadband net adds of 29,000, significantly better than the consensus estimate of a decline of 69,000, he added.
Management guided to capex peaking in 2025 at $12 billion to $12.5 billion, then declining toward $8.0 billion in 2027 and 2028, "as its rural build and DOCSIS 4.0 upgrade are complete," the analyst stated. "We think regardless of what happens on the subscriber side, capex is set to move lower post &#8217;25, and FCF is set to accelerate" and reach nearly $8.0 billion by 2027, he further wrote.
CHTR Price Action: Shares of Charter Communications were up 1.8% to $385.32 at the time of publication Thursday.
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Charter Spending Peak Signals Higher Free Cash Flow After 2025, Analyst Says

Ratings for Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) were provided by 12 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing 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">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</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>1M 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>
<tr>
<td>2M 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>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</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>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Charter Communications, presenting an average target of $390.83, a high estimate of $500.00, and a low estimate of $300.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 3.3% increase from the previous average price target of $378.33.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734015616_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Charter Communications. The following summary 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>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>
<tr>
<td>Peter Supino</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>-</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: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Charter Communications compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Charter Communications's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</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>Key Indicators: Charter Communications's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Charter Communications's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 1.55% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in 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: 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): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.49%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
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>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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The Analyst Landscape: 12 Takes On Charter Communications

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<li>Keybanc analyst Brandon Nispel upgraded the rating for Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) from Sector Weight to Overweight and maintained the price target of $500. Charter Communications shares closed at $378.49 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHTR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Keybanc analyst Brandon Nispel upgrades Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) from Sector Weight to Overweight and maintains the price target from $500 to $500.

Keybanc Upgrades Charter Communications to Overweight, Maintains Price Target to $500

Charter Communications's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NYSE">CHTR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.21% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.46 million shares sold short, which is 11.96% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 12.58 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/2024/1733940012_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 declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less 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 7.35%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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<tr>
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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
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<tr>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
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<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$96.7K</td>
<td>403</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>950</td>
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<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$64.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>849</td>
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<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>561</td>
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<tr>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$55.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>429</td>
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<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$87.0K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>15.2K</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROKU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>115</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 410 contract(s) at a $177.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.1K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 18554 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24969 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RDDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.7K, with a price of $967.0 per contract. There were 403 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1068 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 129 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 34 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.2K, with a price of $1360.0 per contract. There were 37 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 950 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TMUS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 39 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 176 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.2K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 1949 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 849 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $640.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $1430.0 per contract. There were 5 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 561 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 39 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.9K, with a price of $2542.0 per contract. There were 1261 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 429 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CHTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 116 contract(s) at a $365.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $87.0K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 8 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RBLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 102 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 47 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $673.0 per contract. There were 4936 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 148 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ASTS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 403 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $1730.0 per contract. There were 15210 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 135 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 767 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.9K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 115 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Communication Services Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/11/26/final-trades-amazon-charter-lockheed-martin-rockwell-automation.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management said Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings">looks good.</a>
On Tuesday, Redburn Atlantic analyst Alex Haissl maintained Amazon with a Buy and raised the price target from $225 to $235, while MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Morton maintained the stock with a Buy and increased the price target from $235 to $248.
Karen Firestone of Aureus Asset Management said three good things are happening in Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), i.e. increasing subs, lower capex and buying stock back.
On Nov. 13, Charter Communications announced it would acquire Liberty Broadband in an all-stock transaction.
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Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners named Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) as his final trade.
On Oct. 22, the company reported net sales growth of 1.3% year-over-year to $17.104 billion, missing the consensus of $17.351 billion. Adjusted EPS of $6.84, up from $6.77 in the prior year, topped the consensus of $6.50.
Stephanie Link of Hightower picked Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>).
On Tuesday, Baird analyst Richard Eastman maintained Rockwell Automation with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $290 to $305.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>Amazon shares gained 3.2% to close at $207.86 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Charter Communications shares gained by 1.5% to settle at $390.29 during Tuesday's session.</li>
<li>Lockheed Martin shares fell by 0.1% to close at $521.45 during Tuesday's session.</li>
<li>Rockwell Automation fell by 0.9% to settle at $296.00 during the session.</li>
</ul>
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Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Rockwell Automation And A Major Telecommunications Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

Ratings for Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) were provided by 12 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares 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">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</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">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">2</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 $378.33, a high estimate of $450.00, and a low estimate of $300.00. Observing a 4.19% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $363.12. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732644127_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Charter Communications. The following summary 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>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>
<tr>
<td>Peter Supino</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Rollins</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction 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: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer 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>
To gain a panoramic view of Charter Communications's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using 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: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Charter Communications's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.55%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Charter Communications's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.28%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Charter Communications's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.49% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.86%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Charter Communications's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 6.83. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</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.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Unveiling 12 Analyst Insights On Charter Communications

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Exane BNP Paribas analyst Kohulan Paramaguru upgrades Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and announces $360 price target.

Exane BNP Paribas Upgrades Charter Communications to Neutral, Announces $360 Price Target

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 14 options trades for Charter Communications. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 35% bullish and 7% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $36,400, and 13 calls, totaling $389,626.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $130.0 and $400.0 for Charter Communications, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Charter Communications's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Charter Communications's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $130.0 to $400.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Charter Communications Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731695484_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$152.6</td>
<td>$151.3</td>
<td>$151.3</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$75.6K</td>
<td align="right">722</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$75.0</td>
<td>$72.8</td>
<td>$72.8</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td align="right">918</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$265.8</td>
<td>$257.7</td>
<td>$262.21</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$264.8</td>
<td>$257.6</td>
<td>$262.21</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$262.5</td>
<td>$257.7</td>
<td>$262.15</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">18</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.
In light of the recent options history for Charter Communications, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Charter Communications's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 452,368, the price of CHTR is down -0.95% at $390.52. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Charter Communications</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $386.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for Charter Communications, targeting a price of $400. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Underweight rating on Charter Communications with a target price of $315. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Charter Communications, maintaining a target price of $400. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from B of A Securities upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank persists with their Hold rating on Charter Communications, maintaining a target price of $365. 
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Investors can breathe a sigh of relief as October inflation data met economists&#8217; expectations, though the annual headline rate showed a slight uptick <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41938762/october-inflation-rate-rises-to-2-6-as-expected-december-interest-rate-cut-remains-uncertain">from the previous month.</a>
As anticipated, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.6% year-over-year in October, marking an increase from September's 2.4% but snapping six straight months of declines.
Excluding food and energy, core inflation held steady at 3.3% for the third consecutive month, highlighting some stickiness in underlying price pressures that remain above the Fed&#8217;s 2% target.
In response to the data, speculators raised their expectations for an interest-rate cut, with increased bets on a 25-basis-point reduction in December. Market-implied probabilities now indicate a 79% likelihood of a December rate cut, up from 58% before the CPI report, as per the CME FedWatch tool.
Following the release, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari expressed optimism about inflation&#8217;s trajectory, stating on Bloomberg TV, &#8220;I have confidence inflation is headed in the right direction.&#8221; 
On Tuesday, Kashkari had flagged the risk of a rate pause in December if inflation data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/11/41919011/feds-kashkari-warns-of-december-interest-rate-pause-risk-surprises-to-the-upside">surprises to the upside. </a>
&#8220;I am not yet seeing a lot of upside inflation risks; the bigger risk is getting stuck,&#8221; he added on Wednesday. 
Markets reacted positively, with U.S. equity futures slightly rising, while Treasury yields and the dollar eased amid increased rate-cut expectations.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
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<li>The S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), was 0.2% higher. </li>
<li>The Nasdaq 100, followed by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), inched 0.15% higher.</li>
<li>Small caps outperformed large-cap counterparts, as the iShares Russell 2000 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), rallied 1.1% minutes ahead the New York open.</li>
<li>Top-performing S&amp;P 500 stocks during the premarket trading were Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) and Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) up 5.7%, 4% and 3.7%, respectively. </li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>), Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>) and Bio-Techne Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECH#NASDAQ">TECH</a>) were the laggards, down 6.7%, 4.1% and 2.8%, respectively. </li>
<li>Gold prices rose 0.3%, following three straight sessions of declines. </li>
<li>The U.S. dollar index (DXY) slightly eased 0.1%. </li>
<li>Treasury-linked ETFs rose, with the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) up by 0.7%. </li>
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AMC Networks Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: AMCX)&nbsp;reported a fiscal third-quarter 2024 revenue decline of 5.9% year over year to $599.6 million, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41842840/amc-networks-inc-reports-third-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $587.6 million</a>.
The American entertainment company's adjusted EPS of 91 cents fell 50.8% yearly, beating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of 62 cents</a>. 
Domestic Operations:&nbsp;Affiliate revenue decreased 13% to $164 million due to&nbsp;basic&nbsp;subscriber declines.
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<li>Advertising revenues decreased 10% Y/Y to $133 million due to anticipated linear ratings declines and a challenging ad market.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Content licensing revenues increased 31% to $81 million due to the availability of deliveries.</li>
<li>Despite these setbacks, AMC Networks reported that streaming subscribers increased by 5% to 11.8 million compared to 11.1 million subscribers as of Sept. 30, 2023.</li>
<li>Streaming revenues of $152 million increased by 7%, primarily driven by year-over-year streaming subscriber growth and price increases.</li>
<li>The consolidated adjusted operating income decreased 19% to $150 million, with free cash flow at $53.94 million.</li>
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CEO Kristin Dolan emphasized the company's focus on critical strategic pillars: programming, partnerships, and profitability. 
Dolan noted significant progress in all three areas during the quarter. 
Year-to-date, the company has generated $293 million in free cash flow, moving steadily toward its goal of around $500 million in cumulative free cash over two years. 
Dolan also highlighted new and expanded partnerships with significant players like Charter Communications, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), and Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), which are helping drive the company forward while delivering unique, high-quality programming across a growing range of platforms.
Price Action: AMC Networks stock is up 4.79% to $8.75 premarket at the last check on Friday. It plunged close to 57% year-to-date as the company&#8217;s adjusted EPS missed the consensus in the last 3 quarters.
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Theatrical revenue decreased 40% ex-FX as the performance of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Twisters in the current year was more than offset by the more robust performance of Barbie in the prior year.
Games revenue declined 31% ex-FX, primarily driven by the better performance of the previous year&#8217;s slate, mainly Mortal Kombat 1.
Networks&nbsp;revenues&nbsp;were $5.01 billion, up by 3% ex-FX, on a pro forma combined basis.&nbsp;The AT&amp;T SportsNet exit negatively impacted the growth rate by 200 bps. Distribution revenue decreased 7% ex-FX, primarily driven by declines in U.S. pay-TV subscribers.&nbsp;
Advertising revenue fell 13% ex-FX, primarily driven by audience declines in domestic general entertainment and news networks and soft advertising markets, mainly in the U.S., partially offset by the broadcast of the Olympics in Europe in the current year.
DTC revenues were $2.63 billion, up 9% ex-FX Y/Y on a pro forma combined basis. Distribution revenue increased by 8% ex-FX, primarily driven by a 15% increase in subscribers and higher pricing following the launch of Max in Latin America and Europe during the first half of 2024.
Advertising revenue increased 51% ex-FX, primarily driven by increased domestic ad-lite subscribers.
Total DTC subscribers increased to 110.5 million from 95.9 million a year ago. Global DTC ARPU was $7.84, a 1% ex-FX increase from the prior year.
As of September 30, 2024, WBD generated $0.8 billion in operating cash flow and held $3.5 billion in cash and equivalents.&nbsp;
Warner Bros. Discovery&#8217;s rapid international growth and sustained investment in diverse, high-quality content fueled momentum in its global Direct-to-Consumer segment this quarter, CEO David Zaslav noted.
Max added 7.2 million new subscribers—the platform&#8217;s highest quarterly growth since launch—boosting subscriber-related revenue and advancing its 2025 financial goals for this segment.
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At the conference call, Warner Bros said it would launch max streaming service in seven Southeast Asian markets, and will launch in Australia next year. The company also said it has &#8220;A Fair Amount Of Room&#8221; to raise prices on the max service.
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