Rogers Communications Inc.

NYSE:RCI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$17.2b

Rogers Communications Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 6/6

Rogers Communications is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.33% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

4.3%

Dividend yield

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Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yieldn/a
Future Dividend Yield4.3%
Dividend Growth0.5%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio15%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jul 07

Rogers Communications: A Compelling Value Opportunity

Summary Rogers Communications is a high-quality, integrated media and communications company focused on the Canadian market, now trading below 10x P/E. RCI.B offers a compelling value proposition with a 4.4% yield, strong free cash flow growth, and a $55/share price target, justifying a 'Buy' rating. The company's diversified model—combining telco and media—has delivered 82% media revenue growth and improved EBITDA, distinguishing it from failed telco-media integrations. Key upside drivers include rising cash flow, debt reduction, and potential for multiple expansion, though competition and ARPU declines cap near-term growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 18

Rogers Communications: Focusing On Debt Reduction Will Prove Fruitful

Summary Rogers Communications' share price decline in 2025 is overdone; the company trades at the lowest EV/EBITDA multiple among peers and has a clear debt reduction strategy. RCI's high debt stems from acquiring Shaw Communications and potentially MLSE; however, synergies and strategic benefits are expected to help drive future growth. A potential $7 billion structured equity investment and strong free cash flow will aid debt reduction, positioning Rogers to improve its financial standing relative to Bell and Telus. Rogers' disciplined capital allocation and lower dividend payout ratio enhance financial flexibility, potentially leading to EV/EBITDA multiple re-rating above peers if debt reduction is successful. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 27

Rogers Communications Continues To Execute

Summary I maintain a strong buy rating on Rogers Communications with a price target of $52.00, reflecting a 29% upside from today's pricing. Strong Q1 earnings, early synergy savings, and disciplined pricing support Rogers' undervaluation and robust dividend payout. Rogers' 5G Home Internet and cost reductions enhance growth potential, with additional margin opportunities from ongoing efficiencies and reduced capital expenses. Competitive risks are mitigated by Rogers' brand perception moat, improved balance sheet, and strategic execution in the wireless and cable segments. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 03

Rogers Communications: Improving Outlook And Progress On Shaw Integration (Upgrade)

Summary Rogers Communications is a major telecommunications company in Canada with a large customer base and a dominant market position. RCI operates in a regulated industry, which limits competition but also requires investment in underserved areas. The combination of business improvements, an improving outlook, and a 20% drop in shares indicates the worst may be behind the company. APRU growth, margin expansion, and higher than expected synergies being realized are reasons to be bullish, but the capex and leverage concerns persist. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 27

Rogers Communications Q1 Earnings: Nothing But Good News

Summary Q1 earnings for Rogers Communications exceeded expectations, with adjusted EPS of $0.73 and service revenue growth of 28% year-over-year. The completion of $1 billion of synergy activities within the quarter delivered strong results, with Adjusted EBITDA outpacing service revenue growth. The potential for growth from 5G Home Internet and accelerated deleveraging make Rogers Communications a strong buy with a price target of $51.80. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 18

Rogers Communications: The Worst Of The Canadian Telecommunications Giants

Summary Rogers Communications is losing customers to competitors, impacting growth and profitability. The regulatory environment for telecommunications companies in Canada is becoming less favorable, potentially leading to lower prices and reduced profitability. The recent actions of the Rogers family in the company's governance raise concerns about shareholder interests and the level of control they have over the company. With a highly levered balance sheet and high capex costs, I would stay away from Rogers' shares today. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: RCI's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: RCI's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.

Dividend Yield vs Market

Rogers Communications Dividend Yield vs Market
How does RCI dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (RCI)4.3%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.3%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Wireless Telecom)4.0%
Analyst forecast (RCI) (up to 3 years)4.3%

Notable Dividend: RCI's dividend (4.33%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.34%).

High Dividend: RCI's dividend (4.33%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.15%)

Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (15.3%), RCI's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.

Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (45.3%), RCI's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/07 16:25
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Rogers Communications Inc. is covered by 29 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Amman SaeedAccountability Research Corporation
David McFadgenATB Cormark
Kannan VenkateshwarBarclays