Buyback Spend for Charter Communications (CHTR)
Buyback Spend for Charter Communications (CHTR): headline value $5.36B · YoY +323.1%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$5.36B
YoY change
+323.1%
5Y CAGR
-14.5%
Peak year (2021)
$15.43B
Latest annual
$5.13B
Buyback Spend history chart for Charter Communications (CHTR) from 1998 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for Charter Communications (CHTR) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.13B | +323.1% | ||
| 2024 | $1.21B | -62.3% | ||
| 2023 | $3.21B | -68.7% | ||
| 2022 | $10.28B | -33.4% | ||
| 2021 | $15.43B | +37.6% | ||
| 2020 | $11.22B | +63.2% | ||
| 2019 | $6.87B | +56.2% | ||
| 2018 | $4.40B | -62.4% | ||
| 2017 | $11.71B | +650.0% | ||
| 2016 | $1.56B | +4010.5% | ||
| 2015 | $38.00M | +100.0% | ||
| 2014 | $19.00M | +26.7% | ||
| 2013 | $15.00M | +36.4% | ||
| 2012 | $11.00M | -98.5% | ||
| 2011 | $733.00M | +409.0% | ||
| 2010 | $144.00M | -91.1% | ||
| 2009 | $1.61B | — | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2005 | $56.00M | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from Charter Communications's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Charter Communications (CHTR) most recent annual buyback spend stands at $5.13B (2025) – surged 323.1% year-over-year.
Charter Communications buyback spend compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -14.5%, with a net decline across the window.
Charter Communications buyback spend peaked at $15.43B in 2021; the latest annual figure is $5.13B in 2025 (66.7% below peak).
The dataset's maximum buyback spend sits at $15.43B (2021); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1998.
Within Communication Services, Charter Communications (CHTR) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for buyback spend is $8.14B.
Charter Communications Buyback Spend by Year
Charter Communications Buyback Spend 2025: $5.13B
Charter Communications buyback spend in 2025 was $5.13B, surged 323.1% from 2024.
Charter Communications Buyback Spend 2024: $1.21B
Charter Communications buyback spend in 2024 was $1.21B, plunged 62.3% below 2023.
Charter Communications Buyback Spend 2023: $3.21B
Charter Communications buyback spend in 2023 was $3.21B, plunged 68.7% below 2022.
Charter Communications Buyback Spend 2022: $10.28B
Charter Communications buyback spend in 2022 was $10.28B, plunged 33.4% below 2021.
Charter Communications Buyback Spend 2021: $15.43B
Charter Communications buyback spend in 2021 was $15.43B.
See more financial history for Charter Communications (CHTR).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as Charter Communications, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $45.71B | Communication Services |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $26.25B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $9.97B | Communication Services |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $9.13B | Communication Services |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $7.16B | Communication Services |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $4.50B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $3.50B | Communication Services |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $0 | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Charter Communications's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Charter Communications (CHTR) is $5.36B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Charter Communications buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Charter Communications (CHTR) buyback spend changed +323.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Charter Communications buyback spend?
Charter Communications (CHTR) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is -14.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Charter Communications buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Charter Communications buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $15.43B in 2021.
What was Charter Communications buyback spend in 2024?
Charter Communications (CHTR) buyback spend in 2024 was $1.21B.
What was Charter Communications buyback spend in 2025?
Charter Communications (CHTR) buyback spend in 2025 was $5.13B.
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