Did Rogers' Cloud Gaming, Satellite, and Rural 5G Push Just Shift Rogers Communications' (TSX:RCI.B) Investment Narrative?

• In recent days, Rogers Communications has launched Amazon Luna cloud gaming on Rogers Xfinity, expanded Rogers Satellite services for remote consumer and IoT connectivity, and extended its 5G mobile network to 34 additional eastern Ontario communities through the EORN Cell Gap Project.
• Together, these moves show Rogers using its network scale to bundle entertainment, satellite-to-mobile links, and rural 5G coverage into a broader connectivity ecosystem for Canadian households, businesses, and public services.
• Next, we’ll examine how the rollout of Rogers Satellite connectivity could influence Rogers Communications’ existing investment narrative and future growth expectations.

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Rogers Communications Investment Narrative Recap

To own Rogers Communications, you need to believe its scale can offset regulatory pressure, slowing wireless growth, and high leverage as earnings are expected to decline despite modest revenue growth. The latest Luna, Rogers Satellite, and rural 5G announcements support the connectivity ecosystem story but do not materially alter the near term focus on balance sheet strength and pricing pressure risk.

Of the recent moves, the expansion of Rogers Satellite connectivity looks most relevant for the existing catalyst that hinges on rural and remote coverage. Turning satellite texting into a broader voice, data, and IoT service could reinforce Rogers’ ability to find new subscribers and use cases in regions where traditional cellular networks struggle, even as ARPU pressure and competition remain front of mind.

But while the connectivity story is expanding, investors still need to be aware that regulatory uncertainty and mandated access could...

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Rogers Communications' narrative projects CA$23.4 billion revenue and CA$2.4 billion earnings by 2028. This requires 4.0% yearly revenue growth and about a CA$0.9 billion earnings increase from CA$1.5 billion today.

Uncover how Rogers Communications' forecasts yield a CA$59.46 fair value, a 18% upside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

Eight fair value estimates from the Simply Wall St Community span about CA$19 to over CA$200, showing how differently you and other investors can view Rogers’ prospects. Set against this dispersion, the risk that earnings are forecast to decline while leverage remains elevated invites you to compare several viewpoints before deciding how much balance sheet and cash flow resilience you want exposure to.

Explore 8 other fair value estimates on Rogers Communications - why the stock might be worth over 3x more than the current price!

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