Rogers Communications Inc. · RCI · FY2025 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2025
Rogers emphasizes network growth, deleveraging and MLSE execution
The call supports a cautiously constructive operating narrative: network and broadband expansion, sports assets and cost discipline provide potential growth support, while competition, pricing pressure and transaction execution temper the case. The supplied evidence is insufficient to extend the requested DDOG, SNOW, CRWV, AN, RH, WSM, ETH and LZB hypothesis to Rogers.
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What changed
Relative to the prior-quarter analysis, the emphasis shifted from planned investments toward execution: management reported continued progress on Xfinity and network initiatives, further deleveraging, and the pending MLSE acquisition. Capex was characterized as decreasing, while competitive and regulatory risks remained.
Guidance delta
Maintained; management continued to support the existing outlook while emphasizing execution and deleveraging.
Key takeaways
- Management highlighted steady service and EBITDA growth with margin improvement.
- Xfinity, Wi-Fi 7, 5G reliability and high-value wireless plans remain central operating priorities.
- Sports assets and the planned MLSE transaction are important strategic drivers, but require execution and regulatory approvals.
- Cable softness, pricing pressure and slower immigration remain notable operating constraints.
Management priorities
- Expand Xfinity broadband and Wi-Fi 7 offerings.
- Improve 5G reliability and extend fixed wireless access.
- Complete the MLSE transaction and continue balance-sheet deleveraging.
- Monetize sports assets while maintaining wireless pricing discipline.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 24, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Oct 13, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Apr 23, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 14, 2025 |
| TD Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Sep 19, 2024 |
| BMO Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Canaccord Genuity | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jul 25, 2024 |
| National Bank Financial Inc | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Desjardins | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jan 28, 2022 |
| JP Morgan | Underweight | Neutral | Downgrade | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Scotiabank | Sector Perform | Sector Outperform | Downgrade | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Macquarie | Neutral | Outperform | Downgrade | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Edward Jones | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Nov 17, 2017 |
| CIBC | Neutral | Outperform | Downgrade | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Bank of America | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Apr 22, 2015 |
| Euro Pacific Capital | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 26, 2015 |
| Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Nov 20, 2014 |
| National Bank Financial | Outperform | Sector Perform | Upgrade | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Cormark Securities | Market Perform | Buy | Downgrade | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Veritas Research | Buy | Sell | Upgrade | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Veritas | Buy | Sell | Upgrade | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Credit Suisse | Neutral | Outperform | Downgrade | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Stifel | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Feb 19, 2013 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $32.39. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Lauren Bonham | $35 | $29.9 | +8.1% | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $36 | $33.86 | +11.1% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $37 | $36.49 | +14.2% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Tim Casey | $70 | $40.19 | +116.1% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Barclays | Lauren Bonham | $46 | $40.35 | +42.0% | Apr 10, 2024 |
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Snapshot as of publicationRogers Communications Inc., a prominent Canadian telecommunications and media conglomerate, structures its diverse operations across three core divisions: Wireless, Cable, and Media. In its Wireless segment, Rogers caters to approximately 11.3 million subscribers through its Rogers, Fido, and chatr brands. This division offers an extensive range of mobile services, including internet access, traditional and enhanced voice communication, wireless home phone, and global voice and data roaming. Customers also benefit from device and accessory financing, device protection plans, email, and convenient device delivery services. Furthermore, Rogers provides specialized wireless solutions for businesses, encompassing machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity, Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, and landline bridging. The Cable division delivers high-speed internet and comprehensive WiFi services.…
Historical context
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Sources
- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2025-04-09T00:03:27.736600+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-24T13:00:45.336094+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-24T13:00:45.333262+00:00
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