Rogers Communications' Q3 revenue beats estimates on media growth

Rogers Communications

23/10/2025 12:19

Overview

Rogers Q3 revenue grows 4% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations

Adjusted EPS for Q3 beats consensus, reflecting strong operational performance

Media revenue up 26% due to Toronto Blue Jays regular season and consolidation of MLSE results

Outlook

Rogers reaffirms 2025 service revenue growth of 3% to 5%

Rogers expects 2025 adjusted EBITDA growth of 0% to 3%

Rogers updates 2025 capex to approximately C$3.7 bln

Rogers sees 2025 free cash flow of C$3.2 bln to C$3.3 bln

Result Drivers

WIRELESS MARGINS - Rogers achieved a 67% Wireless margin, driven by efficiency and financial discipline

MEDIA REVENUE GROWTH - Media revenue increased 26%, boosted by Toronto Blue Jays' strong season and MLSE consolidation

CABLE MARGINS - Cable segment maintained a strong margin of 58% through efficiency and financial discipline

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
Beat
C$5.34 bln
C$5.32 bln (11 Analysts)
Q3 Adjusted EPS
Beat
C$1.37
C$1.26 (14 Analysts)
Q3 EPS
C$10.62


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 12 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and 2 "sell" or "strong sell"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Rogers Communications Inc is C$56.00, about 7.3% above its October 21 closing price of C$51.91

The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 8 three months ago

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