Charter Communications 주식 (NASDAQ: CHTR)

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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A

Charter Communications

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 28 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's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NYSE">CHTR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.18% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.26 million shares sold short, which is 11.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.23 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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/2025/1746820850_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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Charter Communications's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.05%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi upgraded T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform and raised the price target <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TMUS/analyst-ratings">to $277.50 from $275</a>. The stock traded higher Wednesday following the call.
Despite earlier fears of a slowdown in the U.S. wireless market, recent earnings from mobile operators and cable companies show industry loading remains healthy, with an annual run rate of about 8.5 million.
Yaghi called last week's 10% drop in T-Mobile shares an overreaction. He emphasized that T-Mobile's share of phone net adds is consistent with its four-year average, indicating steady performance.
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The analyst downgraded the stock a few months back due to valuations, but the scenario is different today. Valuations are supportive; hence, the stock was upgraded with a slightly increased target due to higher estimates.
Earlier this year, T-Mobile peers commented that the US wireless market was seeing a slow start. Yaghi noted that the US market should see phone subscriber growth of 1.5-2% annually in 2025.
T-Mobile&#8217;s share of phone net adds was 35% in the first quarter of 2025. That&#8217;s the same as the first quarter of 2024 and in line with the four-year average of 36% for the first quarter. This shows consistency in loading within a very dynamic market.
The analyst expects loading at T-Mobile US to accelerate as the year progresses, similar to normal seasonality. The company&#8217;s financial guidance actually provides a great hint that management expects strong loading in the second half.
In the first quarter, core adjusted EBITDA growth was 8%, while guidance implies that growth will decelerate. Some of that deceleration in growth is due to increased investments in AI and customer service, but also, very importantly, higher loading costs to support the company&#8217;s highest-ever annual postpaid guide. In summary, Yaghi noted that the path for growth in front of T-Mobile US has not diminished.
Yaghi projected second-quarter of $20.81 billion and EPS of $2.63.
Price Action: T-Mobile US stock is up 2.19% to $246.88 at last check Wednesday.
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STAMFORD, Conn., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) today announced the launch of an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), designed to encourage and reward employee tenure and empower its workforce to share in the Company's success. Eligible employees will now have the opportunity to purchase Charter stock through payroll deductions and will receive matching Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) based on their years with Charter.

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Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan rated Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHTR/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">as Perform on</a> Monday.
Charter is the nation&#8217;s second-largest cable provider. In terms of network quality and speeds, the company holds a major competitive advantage over wireline providers.
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Horan noted its ability to generate consistently high cash flow from its businesses, which gives it added flexibility to adapt to industry trends despite its large size.
Charter&#8217;s revenue grew 0.4% versus Horan&#8217;s flat estimate, a $70 million beat. EBITDA was up 5% on a 180bps expansion in EBITDA margins to 42%, an 80bps beat, but it would have been in line with normalizing for a one-time $75 million other expense benefit.
Subscriber losses have improved off a very difficult 2024 due to the expiration of ACP and hurricanes Milton and Helene, and now improved bundled offers.
Its video offering now has OTT packages worth $80 per month bundled in and attractive promotional wireless/broadband prices which began in the fourth-quarter of 2024.
The analyst noted this as a negative for the overall industry, but price increases on the base continue to grow, and they are upselling many additional services.
The company&#8217;s introductory promotional pricing for broadband is $40 per month, but Horan estimates its base is paying $80 per month and can move to a wireless carrier for permanent pricing of $50. Positively, using a crude metric of revenue per residential broadband subscriber, Charter is at $130 per month versus Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) at $170. Both are at $70 for broadband, reported ARPU.
Charter lost 55K broadband subscribers versus -72K in the first quarter of 2024, and Horan noted a normalized ACP total loss of ~150K in fiscal 2024. Video declined 167K versus -392K in the first quarter of 2024.
ACP is now behind the company, and new promos are helping; however, the analyst continues to see challenging competition with lower-priced fixed and mobile hotspot wireless, fiber and OTT video.
Charter has resumed stock repurchases after the Liberty Broadband acquisition vote.
Leverage has declined to 4.1x and will head to 4.25x gradually.
Positively, Horan does not expect Charter to grow EBITDA by ~2% per year. With stock buybacks and lower capex, free cash flow per share can increase 4x by 2030 to ~$100.
Charter reiterated its fiscal 2025 capex of ~$12 billion, declining to $8 billion in 2028.
Cash taxes of $1.6-2.0 billion, implying a ~15% Y/Y increase, but $1 billion of this in the second quarter.
Horan tweaked subscriber and financial estimates on the early effectiveness of the new go-to-market. The analyst reiterated that Charter looks attractive on a long-term free cash flow per-share basis following the completion of its network evolution in two years and major stock buybacks at a ~27% 2030 free cash flow yield.
Horan projected second-quarter revenue of $13.73 billion and EPS of $9.07.
CHTR Price Action: Charter Communications stock is up 0.97% to $377.29 at the last check on Monday.
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Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins maintains Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $425 to $445.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Charter Communications, Raises Price Target to $445

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 $385 to $395.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Charter Communications, Raises Price Target to $395

Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall maintains Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $380 to $400.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Charter Communications, Raises Price Target to $400

Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) underwent analysis by 7 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
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.
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<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>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</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>
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<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>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Charter Communications, revealing an average target of $400.71, a high estimate of $450.00, and a low estimate of $320.00. Marking an increase of 3.86%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $385.83. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745848881_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</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.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alan Gould &#x7C;Loop Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $430.00&#x7C;$385.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Benjamin Swinburne &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $415.00&#x7C;$385.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Steven Cahall &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $380.00&#x7C;$400.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Rollins &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $425.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kannan Venkateshwar &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $320.00&#x7C;$315.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jonathan Atkin &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $385.00&#x7C;$380.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Harrigan &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $450.00&#x7C;$450.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Charter Communications. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey 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>
For valuable insights into Charter Communications's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Charter Communications</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>Breaking Down Charter Communications's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Charter Communications's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 1.57% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in 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 surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.53% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Charter Communications's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.88% 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 0.98%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Charter Communications's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 6.14. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance 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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What 7 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Charter Communications

Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould maintains Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $385 to $430.

Loop Capital Maintains Hold on Charter Communications, Raises Price Target to $430

Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne maintains Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $385 to $415.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Charter Communications, Raises Price Target to $415

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Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions. 
Today, at 10:13 AM on April 24th, a significant trading signal occurred for Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at $361.02. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in Charter&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in Charter&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
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Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $361.02. The returns on the High price ($373.92) and Close price ($373.65) after the Power Inflow are respectively 3.6% and 3.5%. The result underlines the importance of a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite.They were close today but that is not always the case
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Charter Communications Stock Rises 3.6% After Key Signal

Wall Street's three-day rally came to a pause on Friday, with major indices hovering near the flatline by midday in New York as caution returned amid mixed signals on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/45004954/china-reportedly-begins-exempting-key-us-imports-from-tariffs-including-pharma-and-aerospace-parts">U.S.-China trade relations.</a>
President Donald Trump claimed to have held a phone call with President Xi Jinping, yet Chinese officials denied that any talks had taken place.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) extended its rally into a fourth consecutive session, notching its best weekly performance of the year with a 16% gain. On Thursday afternoon, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy introduced a new regulatory framework for self-driving vehicles, saying it aimed to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and advance toward a unified national standard.
T-Mobile US Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NYSE">TMUS</a>) was the biggest laggard of the day, falling 11%, on track for its worst single-day loss since March 2020. This came despite better-than-expected earnings, as its core wireless business posted slower growth than analysts had projected.
Among sectors, consumer discretionary led gains, buoyed by Tesla's 8% gain, while materials underperformed.
In fixed income, Treasury yields declined for a fourth straight session, underscoring how critical Trump's early-week reassurance — that he would not dismiss Fed Chair Jerome Powell — was for bond market sentiment.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note dropped 4 basis points to 4.27%, on course for its lowest close since April 8.
In commodities, gold slid 2%, oil held steady at $62 per barrel, and natural gas rose 1% to $3 per million British thermal units, snapping a 10-session losing streak.
In crypto markets, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose 1.2% to $95,000.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,250.90</td>
<td>+0.2%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,488.71</td>
<td>+0.1%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,908.60</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,942.82</td>
<td colspan="2">-0.8%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">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>) flattened at $546.92.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.5% to $399.23.</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;fell 0.2% to $468.61.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.7% to $192.79.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 1.1%; the&nbsp;Materials Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 1.1%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings report included:
<ul>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): up 1.7%</li>
<li>T-Mobile US Inc.: down 10.9%</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): up 2.4%</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>): down 7.2%</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): down 3.2%</li>
<li>Aon plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>): down 11.0%</li>
<li>Republic Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Digital Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>): up 3.0%</li>
<li>HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>): down 5.2%</li>
<li>Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>): up 10.3%</li>
<li>The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>): down 1.1%</li>
<li>Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WY#NYSE">WY</a>): down 2.1%</li>
<li>Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>): up 1.1%</li>
<li>Centene Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>): down 7.7%</li>
<li>LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>): up 0.0%</li>
<li>VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>): up 9.1%</li>
<li>Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>): down 2.0%</li>
<li>Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>): down 0.5%</li>
<li>Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>): down 0.7%</li>
<li>Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>): down 11.8%</li>
<li>Principal Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>): down 1.4%</li>
<li>Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMN#NYSE">EMN</a>): down 6.0%</li>
<li>Healthpeak Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOC#NYSE">DOC</a>): down 4.7%</li>
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Wall Street Rally Pauses, Tesla Heads For Strongest Week In 6 Months: What's Driving Markets Friday?

U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow Jones index falling around 200 points on Friday.
Shares of VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 sales <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRSN/earnings">guidance above estimates</a>.
VeriSign posted quarterly earnings of $2.10 per share, beating market estimates of $2.09 per share. The company's quarterly sales came in at $402.30 million versus expectations of $400.44 million.
VeriSign shares jumped 8.3% to $273.58 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>SES AI Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SES#NYSE">SES</a>) shares jumped 26% to $1.1003 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter EPS results and authorized a $30 million share repurchase program.</li>
<li>Cantor Equity Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEP#NASDAQ">CEP</a>) gained 24% to $30.90. Shares of Cantor Equity Partners have surged 203% to $32.71 since Monday's open. The stock has skyrocketed this week amid announcing a merger with newly formed Bitcoin-focused firm Twenty One.</li>
<li>HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HONE#NASDAQ">HONE</a>) rose 16% to $11.65. Eastern Bankshares and HarborOne Bancorp entered into a merger agreement.</li>
<li>Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSIQ#NASDAQ">CSIQ</a>) gained 15.6% to $10.73.</li>
<li>Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COUR#NYSE">COUR</a>) rose 11.2% to $8.56 following better-than-expected quarterly results.</li>
<li>Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) rose 9.6% to $367.44 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales results.</li>
<li>BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) gained 9.2% to $3.1809.</li>
<li>Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRDA#NASDAQ">LBRDA</a>) gained 9% to $83.27.</li>
<li>Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>) rose 9% to $110.52 after Barclays raised its price target on the stock from $118 to $129.</li>
<li>NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTGR#NASDAQ">NTGR</a>) rose 8% to $24.23.</li>
<li>Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SXT#NYSE">SXT</a>) shares gained 6.9% to $85.67 as the company posted upbeat first-quarter results and raised its earnings forecast.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) gained 6.8% to $277.45.</li>
<li>Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEM#NYSE">SEM</a>) climbed 6% to $17.59.</li>
<li>Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) rose 5.8% to $398.38 following better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and a quarterly dividend increase by $0.05 per share.</li>
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VeriSign Posts Better-Than-Expected Results, Joins Charter Communications, Sensient Technologies, Comfort Systems And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

Charter Communications shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 sales results.

Charter Communications Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) reported its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n45004240/charter-announces-first-quarter-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal first-quarter 2025</a> results Friday, including quarterly revenue growth of 0.4% year-on-year to $13.74 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $13.68 billion.
EPS of $8.42 missed the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate</a> of $8.67.
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The topline performance reflects revenue growth of 33.5% for residential mobile service, 1.8% for residential Internet and 13.4% for other revenue.
Charter lost 60,000 internet customers, including approximately 9,000 customer disconnects related to the wildfires in California in January, compared to a decline of 72,000 during the first quarter of 2024.
Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) lost 199,000 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44978343/comcast-hit-hard-by-subscriber-exodus-nearly-630000-customers-gone-in-q1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broadband customers </a>amid competition with telecom companies. AT&amp;T Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) Consumer Wireline segment had 261 AT&amp;T Fiber net additions during the quarter. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) had 339,000 broadband net additions during the quarter.
Charter&#8217;s residential video customers decreased by 181,000 compared to 405,000 in the previous year. Comcast also lost 427,500 video subscribers as streaming giants like Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) gained traction.
Charter&#8217;s total mobile lines increased by 514,000 during the quarter, reaching 10.4 million as of March 31, 2025. AT&amp;T&#8217;s 324,000 postpaid phone net adds (versus 349,000 a year ago). Contrastingly, Verizon&#8217;s quarterly postpaid phone net losses were 289,000 versus 114,000 net losses Y/Y driven by price hikes, intense rival promotional offers, and lower government support.
Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 180 bps to 42.0%.
The quarterly free cash flow of $1.56 billion increased from $358 million in the prior year, driven by higher net cash flows from operating activities and lower capital expenditures.
As of March 31, Charter served 30.02 million residential and SMB Internet customers.
Net cash flow from operating activities totaled $4.24 billion during the quarter. As of March 31, the company held $796 million in cash and equivalents.
2025 Outlook:&nbsp;Charter Communications&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43390140/charter-q4-earnings-beats-estimates-mobile-growth-surges-with-529k-new-lines-despite-broadband-subscriber-losses" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated a capex</a> of $12 billion (versus $11.27 billion <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">in fiscal 2024</a>).
CHTR Price Action: Charter Communications stock is up 1.99% to $342.00 in the premarket at the last check on Friday.
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Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $8.42 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $8.67 by 2.88 percent. This is a 11.52 percent increase over earnings of $7.55 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $13.73 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $13.68 billion by 0.39 percent. This is a 0.41 percent increase over sales of $13.68 billion the same period last year.

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Charter Communications Q1 EPS $8.42 Misses $8.67 Estimate, Sales $13.73B Beat $13.68B Estimate

U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Friday after three consecutive days of gains, with S&amp;P 500 futures edging higher amid <a href="https://benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44988781/wall-street-rally-extends-into-third-day-whats-driving-markets-thursday">rising earnings optimism</a> and signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions.
The first quarter earnings report of Google-parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) topped estimates, adding to investor confidence following weeks of uncertainty.
Investors will be keeping an eye on AbbVie Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>),&nbsp;HCA Healthcare Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>), and&nbsp;Aon PLC&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>), among several other corporate earnings that are set to be released on Friday. 
U.S. 10-Year Treasury yields stood at 4.3% and 2-Year Treasury yields at 3.80%. According to the CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> predictions, there is a 95.3% chance of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged during its next meeting in May.
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<td>Futures</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.13%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>+0.20%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>+0.22%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.48%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) dipped 0.19% and 0.37%, respectively, in Friday's premarket trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;17jsfbw&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;MjA5Njc0MjY1My4xNzQwODM2NTUw&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;R1MxLjEuMTc0NDY0ODA3Mi4yLjAuMTc0NDY0ODA3NS4wLjAuMA..&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTc0NTU3MTI2OS4xLjEuMTc0NTU3MTQ4My4wLjAuMA..">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session: 
The markets were buoyed by the strong performance of Alphabet and T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), but several others, such as Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), fell short of estimates.
Economic data was largely mixed on Thursday, with the Initial Jobless Claims report at 220,000, against a forecast of 222,000, while Existing Home Sales came in at 4.03 million, falling short of the median forecast at 4.13 million.
All S&amp;P 500 sectors advanced on Thursday, barring consumer staples, which declined 0.88% owing to the lackluster earnings of PepsiCo and Procter &amp; Gamble during the day.
As of Thursday, the Nasdaq 100 was down 13.5% from its previous high of 22,222.61 points, the S&amp;P 500 was down 10.8% from a high of 6147.43 points, and finally, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 11% from its high of 45,073.63.
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<td>2.74%</td>
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<td>2.03%</td>
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<td>1.23%</td>
<td>40,093.40</td>
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<td>2.00%</td>
<td>1,957.59</td>
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Insights From Analysts: 
Market analyst, Ryan Detrick, highlighted the fact that the S&amp;P 500 has risen by at least 1.5% for three trading days in a row, saying that, &#8220;This isn&#8217;t stuff you see in bear market rallies or short covering rallies.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The S&amp;P 500 is up at least 1.5% for three days in a row. This isn&#39;t stuff you see in bear market rallies or short covering rallies. You see this before times of strong performance. Higher 10 out of 10 times a year later and up 21.6% on average. <a href="https://t.co/kfvfNKq6IK">pic.twitter.com/kfvfNKq6IK</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1915608371840921812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;You see this before times of strong performance,&#8221; he says, &#8220;higher 10 out of 10 times a year later and up 21.6% on average,&#8221; each time you see three consecutive daily gains of 1.5% or more in the S&amp;P 500.
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<li>The Consumer Sentiment (Final) report is set to be released at 10 AM Eastern Time on Friday.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) is up 2.40% in pre-market trade as it is set to report its earnings this morning, with analysts expecting earnings of $2.40 per share, on $12.9 billion in revenue. </li>
<li>HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) is down 0.43% pre-market and is set to report its earnings before the bell, with analysts expecting $5.75 per share, on $18.3 billion in revenue. </li>
<li>Aon PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) is set to report its earnings prior to the opening bell and is up 1.08% pre-market. Analysts expect earnings of $6.03 per share, on $4.8 billion in revenue. </li>
<li>Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>) is up 0.18% in pre-market trade in anticipation of its first quarter earnings prior to the opening bell. Analysts expect the FMCG giant to post $0.86 per share in earnings, on $4.8 billion in revenue. </li>
<li>Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) is down 4.8% in pre-market trade and is set to report its first quarter results before markets open. Analysts expect $8.59 per share in earnings and $13.7 billion in revenue.</li>
</ul>
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Crude oil futures are trading down 0.68% in the early New York session on Friday, at $62.63 per barrel.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is up 0.37%, trading at 99.74, while gold spot prices continue to witness a pullback, trading at 3,299.63, down 1.08%.
Asian markets edged higher on Friday, with the Nikkei 225, Kospi, and Shenzhen ending the day in the green, along with Australia&#8217;s ASX 200. India&#8217;s Nifty 50 and the Sensex are ending the week down.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $572.09 million. 
• Saia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIA#NASDAQ">SAIA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.76 per share on revenue of $811.53 million. 
• Phinia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHIN#NYSE">PHIN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.00 per share on revenue of $814.11 million. 
• Virtus Inv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTS#NYSE">VRTS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $5.41 per share on revenue of $201.41 million. 
• Stellar Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STEL#NYSE">STEL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $105.66 million. 
• AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $4.38 per share on revenue of $6.64 billion. 
• Sensient Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SXT#NYSE">SXT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $387.70 million. 
• Carter's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRI#NYSE">CRI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $623.41 million. 
• Flagstar Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLG#NYSE">FLG</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.28 per share on revenue of $509.58 million. 
• Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.99 per share on revenue of $970.49 million. 
• AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.38 per share on revenue of $12.92 billion. 
• HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $5.76 per share on revenue of $18.26 billion. 
• Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $8.69 per share on revenue of $13.68 billion. 
• Schlumberger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $8.60 billion. 
• Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.72 per share on revenue of $31.33 billion. 
• Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.86 per share on revenue of $4.86 billion. 
• LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $7.46 billion. 
• Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $6.02 per share on revenue of $4.86 billion. 
• Centene (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.54 per share on revenue of $43.36 billion. 
• Addex Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADXN#NASDAQ">ADXN</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKFN#NASDAQ">LKFN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $63.71 million. 
• GrafTech International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAF#NYSE">EAF</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.13 per share on revenue of $122.33 million. 
• Avantor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVTR#NYSE">AVTR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $1.61 billion. 
• Oxford Square Cap (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXSQ#NASDAQ">OXSQ</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $9.90 million. 
• Lazard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAZ#NYSE">LAZ</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $654.15 million. 
• Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFBC#NASDAQ">PFBC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.33 per share on revenue of $70.51 million. 
• Rithm Capital (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RITM#NYSE">RITM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.47 per share on revenue of $1.27 billion. 
• Trinet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNET#NYSE">TNET</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.61 per share on revenue of $319.36 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
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Earnings Scheduled For April 25, 2025

Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHR#NASDAQ">CHR</a>) will release earnings results for the first quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHTR/earnings">opening bell on Friday, April 25.</a>
Analysts expect the Stamford, Connecticut-based company to report quarterly earnings at $8.37 per share, up from $7.55 per share in the year-ago period. Charter Communications projects to report quarterly revenue at $13.67 billion, compared to $13.68 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On March 20, Charter and Comcast launched satellite connectivity for mobile devices.
Charter Communications shares fell 0.7% to close at $335.33 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHTR/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
<ul>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $400 to $380 on April 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins reinstated a Buy rating with a price target of $425 on March 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $315 to $320 on Feb. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Kraft maintained a Hold rating and increased the price target from $340 to $365 on Nov. 4, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Sebastiano Petti maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $385 to $400 on Nov. 4, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying CHTR stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Pre-Market Outlook

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Charter Communications Expectations Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Friday, 2025-04-25. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Charter Communications will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $8.47. 
Anticipation surrounds Charter Communications's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.88, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Charter Communications's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>9.22</td>
<td>8.62</td>
<td>7.98</td>
<td>7.92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>10.10</td>
<td>8.82</td>
<td>8.49</td>
<td>7.55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>12.0%</td>
<td>17.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745503226_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of Charter Communications Shares</h3>
Shares of Charter Communications were trading at $337.51 as of April 23. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 29.46%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Observations about Charter Communications</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Charter Communications.
Analysts have given Charter Communications a total of 5 ratings, with the consensus rating being Buy. The average one-year price target is $392.0, indicating a potential 16.14% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Cable One and Comcast, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Cable One, with an average 1-year price target of $405.0, suggesting a potential 20.0% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Comcast, with an average 1-year price target of $40.63, suggesting a potential 87.96% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peers Comparative Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for Cable One and Comcast, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Charter Communications</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>1.57%</td>
<td>$14.48B</td>
<td>9.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cable One</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-5.97%</td>
<td>$287.36M</td>
<td>-5.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Comcast</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>2.11%</td>
<td>$21.89B</td>
<td>5.58%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Charter Communications ranks highest in revenue growth among its peers. It also leads in gross profit margin. However, it has a lower return on equity compared to its peers.
<h3>Get to Know Charter Communications Better</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.
<h3>Charter Communications's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Charter Communications displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 1.57%. This indicates a notable 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: Charter Communications's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.53% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Charter Communications's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 9.88%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Charter Communications's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.98% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Charter Communications's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 6.14. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHTR/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Charter Communications visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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