Charter Communications Director Sells $100M in Company Stock

Liberty Broadband Corp, a director at Charter Communications, sold 262,840 shares of the company's stock for $100,000,106 on August 13. Charter Communications shares are trading down 0.9% at $266.57. The company has a positive revenue trend with a 0.59% growth rate, but faces challenges with a low gross margin and high debt-to-equity ratio.

On August 13, Liberty Broadband Corp, a director at Charter Communications (CHTR), sold 262,840 shares of the company's stock for $100,000,106, according to a new SEC filing. At the time of this writing, Charter Communications shares are trading down 0.9% at $266.57 [1].

Charter Communications, formed from the 2016 merger of Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks, provides television, internet, and phone services to approximately 58 million US homes and businesses. With 29 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, it is the second-largest US cable company behind Comcast [1].

The company reported a positive revenue trend with a 0.59% growth rate as of June 30, 2025. However, it faces challenges with a low gross margin of 49.54% and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.94. The stock is currently priced at a premium level, with a P/E ratio of 7.36, and a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 0.7, suggesting potential undervaluation based on sales performance. The EV/EBITDA ratio of 6.17 indicates market recognition of Charter Communications' value [1].

Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 81.76% of Charter Communications, with LPL Financial LLC raising its position by 25.0% in the first quarter. Other hedge funds also bought shares, with ST Germain D J Co. Inc. lifting its stake by 1,283.3%, SBI Securities Co. Ltd. by 93.2%, Larson Financial Group LLC by 70.2%, and NBC Securities Inc. purchasing a new stake [3].

Charter Communications' insider selling should be evaluated in conjunction with other investment factors. While it may not necessarily indicate a negative outlook, it is essential to consider the broader financial health and market trends. Investors should closely monitor the company's performance and insider transactions to make informed investment decisions.

References:
[1] https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/08/47126705/charter-communications-director-sold-100-00m-in-company-stock
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-lpl-financial-llc-has-588-million-stake-in-charter-communications-inc-nasdaqchtr-2025-08-13/