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Neutral1352.0%
Bearish14.0%
Rogers Communications Inc. · RCI · FY2025 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2025
Rogers raises guidance as MLSE and new networks reshape growth
The supplied analysis supports a constructive but conditional view: improved guidance, deleveraging and new connectivity products strengthen Rogers' growth profile, while MLSE execution, competition and regulation could limit delivery.
Reported Before market openNYSECommunication Services
$17.50B market cap
100quality score
Earnings scorecard
Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS
$0.82
Consensus $0.80
EPS surprise
+2.5%
Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue
$3.83B
Consensus $5.31B
Revenue surprise
-27.9%
Reported versus consensus
Market reaction
prior-close to event-session close
Stock move
+1.3%
Event window
SPY move
+0.9%
Same window
Abnormal move
+0.4%
Stock minus SPY
Volume
1.3×
Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift
+2.2%
Up to 20 sessions
RCISPY benchmark
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Why did RCI rise 1.3% after beating EPS estimates in FY2025 Q2?What changed in RCI's guidance and outlook in FY2025 Q2?Give me the bull and bear case for RCI after FY2025 Q2 earnings.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, Rogers had completed the Blackstone-led equity investment and acquired a controlling MLSE stake; management also raised revenue guidance and highlighted satellite texting, 5G Advanced and broader Wi‑Fi 7 deployment.
Guidance delta
Management raised 2025 revenue-growth guidance to 3–5% and expected capex at the low end of the $3.8–4.0 billion range.
Key takeaways
- Q2 analysis points to 2% growth in consolidated service revenue and adjusted EBITDA.
- Leverage fell to about 3.5x after the Blackstone-led equity investment and MLSE transaction.
- Satellite-to-mobile texting, 5G Advanced and Wi‑Fi 7 broaden the service offering.
- Sports and media assets remain a central monetization opportunity.
- Competition, regulation and integration execution remain key risks.
Management priorities
- Execute and monetize the controlling MLSE stake.
- Expand satellite service, 5G Advanced and nationwide Wi‑Fi 7.
- Grow high-margin services while keeping capex at the low end of guidance.
- Use multiline discounts and service additions to support account growth.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
$32.39Current
$35Low
$47Average
$70High
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
All RCI earningsCommunication Services peers this season
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMC Omnicom Group Inc. | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | +2.2% | +2.6% | Omnicom pairs resilient demand with AI and integration progress |
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| CMCSA Comcast Corporation | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | +8.5% | +3.4% | Comcast balances wireless and Peacock gains against Q4 costs |
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Missed on EPS
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- BBDFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-7.7% EPS+3.0% move
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- VRSNFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-2.0% EPS-0.9% move
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Sources
- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:55.686058+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-24T08:30:43.460771+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-24T08:30:43.457992+00:00
Methodology
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