Rogers Communication (NYSE:RCI – Free Report) (TSE:RCI.B) had its price target lifted by Barclays from $35.00 to $36.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday,BayStreet.CA reports. The brokerage currently has an equal weight rating on the Wireless communications provider’s stock.
RCI has been the subject of several other reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Rogers Communication in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Rogers Communication in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Rogers Communication in a research report on Friday, December 26th. Scotiabank restated a “sector perform” rating on shares of Rogers Communication in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Rogers Communication from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 3rd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $36.00.
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Rogers Communication Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 10th will be paid a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 10th. Rogers Communication’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 15.89%.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Rogers Communication
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich bought a new stake in Rogers Communication in the 4th quarter valued at about $6,397,000. Gold Investment Management Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Rogers Communication by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Gold Investment Management Ltd. now owns 29,721 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $1,122,000 after purchasing an additional 488 shares during the period. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Rogers Communication by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 2,446,406 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $92,242,000 after buying an additional 32,872 shares during the last quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank boosted its position in shares of Rogers Communication by 4.4% during the fourth quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 183,735 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock worth $6,945,000 after buying an additional 7,787 shares during the period. Finally, Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Rogers Communication by 23.8% in the 4th quarter. Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. now owns 160,009 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock worth $6,048,000 after buying an additional 30,802 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 45.49% of the company’s stock.
Key Rogers Communication News
Here are the key news stories impacting Rogers Communication this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat — Rogers reported EPS of $1.08 vs. the $0.98 consensus, signaling better-than-expected profitability and strong margins, which is a key driver for the stock uplift. Rogers Communication (RCI) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat/segment strength — Reuters and other reports note quarterly revenue came in above estimates, led by growth in media, sports and telecom segments, supporting the positive tone on top-line recovery. Canada’s Rogers Communications posts quarterly revenue above estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50/share (payable April 2; record March 10), which reinforces income appeal and supports investor demand for the stock. Rogers Communications Declares 50 Cents per Share Quarterly Dividend
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism — Barclays (reported coverage) expects upside to the stock, adding further buying interest from investors seeking catalyst-driven moves. Rogers Communication (NYSE:RCI) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Barclays Analyst Says
- Positive Sentiment: Product/market expansion — Rogers is including Rogers Satellite at no extra cost on all 5G+ plans in Atlantic Canada (and offering it nationally for a fee), which can help ARPU and service stickiness in regional markets. Rogers Satellite Now Included in All 5G+ Plans in Atlantic Canada
- Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials posted — the company released its earnings presentation and conference materials (useful for digging into trends and guidance). Rogers Communications Inc. 2025 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
- Negative Sentiment: Top-line clarity mixed — some reports contain inconsistent revenue/consensus figures (one summary showed lower revenue vs. consensus), which could create short-term uncertainty about the sustainability of revenue strength until analysts reconcile numbers and management commentary clarifies drivers. Rogers Communication Q4 earnings detail (MarketBeat)
Rogers Communication Company Profile
Rogers Communications Inc is a Canadian integrated communications and media company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company provides a broad range of telecommunications services to residential and business customers across Canada, including wireless voice and data services, cable television, high-speed internet, and home phone services. In the enterprise market it offers managed IT, data center and cloud solutions, networking and connectivity services targeted to small businesses, large enterprises and public sector clients.
In addition to connectivity services, Rogers operates a significant media portfolio that includes national and regional television and radio assets, sports broadcasting properties and other content businesses.
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