Canada's Quebecor posts higher Q4 revenue, profit; hikes dividend

Quebecor

26/02/2026 11:16

Overview

Canada telecom provider's Q4 revenue grew 3.2%, driven by Telecommunications segment

Q4 adjusted net income rose 21.2%

Company increased quarterly dividend by 14.3%

Outlook

Quebecor plans to build its own wireless network in Manitoba in 2026

Company continues phased rollout of 3800 MHz spectrum across its 5G+ network

Quebecor expands 5G plans in Québec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia

Result Drivers

TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROWTH - The Telecommunications segment saw a 9.5% increase in mobile telephony revenues, contributing to overall revenue growth

CARRIAGE FEE AGREEMENTS - Adjusted EBITDA in the Media segment rose due to favorable retroactive agreements on carriage fees for specialty channels

SERVICE EXPANSION - Expansion of telecommunications coverage and service areas across Canada enhanced customer reach and service offerings

Company press release: ID:nPn5xJbrda

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Net Income
C$221.60 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "strong buy" or "buy", 5 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the integrated telecommunications services peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Quebecor Inc is C$54.00, about 2% below its February 25 closing price of C$55.12

The stock recently traded at 14 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago

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