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RCI·Rogers Communication Inc.

$30.80
+0.90 (+3.01%)
Overnight$30.25-0.55 (-1.79%)
High
$30.89
Open
$30.06
Market Cap
23.10B
52W High
$41.15
Low
$30.06
P. Close
$30.80
P/E
3.75
52W Low
$29.25
Fwd P/E
9.18
DailyIQ Est.
$39.30
Inst. Ownership
4.2%
Short Interest
1.89%
Days to Cover
9.9
Div. Yield
3.53%
Next Ex-Div
~Dec 8
Technical Score (1D)
9
BEARISH
News Sentiment
51
MIXED
The 1D read on Rogers Communication Inc. (RCI) is SELL at 9, a bottom-ranked momentum score. The stock has trailed most of the universe over the past year, excluding the latest month, and the bearish trend bias reflects that. Sentiment at 51 is diverging from the technical picture, which matters because sentiment can turn faster than a 12-month momentum rank. $28.60 is the level to hold; $30.98 is the first hurdle on any rebound. DailyIQ's indicator breakdown shows how individual readings such as RSI (oversold) and MACD (bearish) look right now. Those readings are context only and do not feed the Technical Score, which ranks RCI's momentum against the rest of the universe.
LOW TARGET
$36 +15.5%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$39 +26.2%
14 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$42 +36.2%
11 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$35.58 - $41.94
SB / B / H / S / SS
3/16/5/2/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$39.30 (+27.6%)

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.22$1.26$1.31$1.35$1.39Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.25 - -
Q3'25$1.24$1.37+10.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$5.3B$5.4B$5.4B$5.5B$5.6BQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$5.5B - -
Q3'25 - $5.3B -

Market Data

RCI Stock Snapshot

BEARISH9/100
$30.25+$0.35 (1.2%)
Market cap
23.10B
P/E ratio
3.8
Day range
$30.06 – $30.89
News sentiment
51/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$38.87 (+28.5%)
Consensus
Buy · 27 analysts
52-week range+3.4% off low · -26.5% from high
$29.25$41.15
Price $30.25 DailyIQ Est. $39.30

The signals on RCI lean bearish, and the range position backs that up. Institutional coverage is thorough here, so shifts in analyst expectations show up in price quickly.

Behaviour On Record

What RCI's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
22.7% 74th pct
Below its peak
-51.1%
vs 200-day average
-17.5%
Up days (1y)
50%

Rogers Communication Inc. is currently running 22.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against RCI's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 74th percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 17.8%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

RCI is trading -51.1% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -17.5%, and the deepest was -39.2% in 2022. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -17.5% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 5th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year RCI closed higher on 50% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, RCI finished the month higher 10 of 13 times, with a median return of +0.7% and an average of +1.7%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +3.0% on average, its weakest September at -4.3%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: RCI has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 87 of 3,266 sessions (2.7% of the time), with the largest gaps running +8.6% and -11.2%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,267 daily closes between 2013-10-14 and 2026-10-09, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against RCI's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of RCI's sector?

Rogers Communication Inc. sits in the Communication Services sector, currently ranked 10th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#10 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
64

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for RCI?

CallsPuts

For Rogers Communication Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 10.00), with at-the-money implied volatility around 51.2%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.6% move by that expiry — a range of about $29.17–$31.33.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
10.00
ATM implied volatility
51.2%
Total open interest
1,386
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±3.6% ($29.17–$31.33)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on RCI?

Barclays most recently reiterated its rating on Rogers Communication Inc. to Equal-Weight on Oct 13, 2026 with a price target of $35 (from $36). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Barclays — Equal-Weight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 13, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$36 → $35
Jul 16, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$37 → $36
Apr 23, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$61 → $63
Nov 10, 2025BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$33 → $36
Aug 12, 2025BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$31 → $33
Jan 21, 2025BarclaysDowngradeOverweight → Equal-Weight-
Sep 19, 2024TD SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$73 → $74
Sep 19, 2024BMO CapitalMaintainedOutperform$67 → $70
Jul 25, 2024Canaccord GenuityDowngradeBuy → Hold$59 → $57
Apr 10, 2024BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$52 → $46
Feb 12, 2024BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$55 → $52
Jun 28, 2023National Bank Financial IncMaintainedOutperform$76 → $79

ETF holders

ETFs holding RCI

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

51/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Analysts have issued a range of price targets for RCI, from mid‑C$50s to high‑C$60s, reflecting differing views on the valuation of its sports and media assets. Desjardins upgraded the stock to Buy with a C$58 target, citing private market momentum for sports team values, while Raymond James set an Outperform rating with a C$68 target and highlighted strong free‑cash‑flow growth potential. TD Securities also raised its target to C$65, maintaining a positive outlook. The consensus suggests a modest fair‑value cut but overall positive sentiment driven by expected monetization of the sports portfolio.
What did this article say?
Rogers Communications (RCI) completed the acquisition of the Toronto Maple Leafs and associated assets for C$4.35 billion, expanding its sports media portfolio and creating new revenue opportunities. The deal increases RCI’s leverage, raising debt‑service risk, but management believes the long‑term monetization potential offsets the short‑term balance‑sheet pressure. Analysts noted that the transaction clears a deleveraging runway while maintaining a neutral stance due to ongoing wireless competition and debt concerns.
What did this article say?
Rogers Communications (RCI) finalized its acquisition of the remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for 4.35 billion Canadian dollars, bringing the company to full ownership of the Toronto-based sports franchise. The deal consolidates RCI’s sports, media and entertainment assets under a new Rogers Sports unit, which will also include the Toronto Blue Jays. Keith Pelley will continue as president and chief executive of Maple Leaf while assuming additional responsibilities for Rogers Media. The transaction strengthens RCI’s position in the Canadian sports market and expands its content distribution capabilities.
What did this article say?
On October 1, Rogers Communications (RCI-B.TO) announced it had purchased the remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) for CA$4.35 billion, bringing its ownership to 100%. The acquisition enabled RCI to consolidate its sports, media and entertainment assets under a new Rogers Sports business unit, which will include MLSE and the Toronto Blue Jays. RCI’s CEO Tony Staffieri highlighted the company’s commitment to invest in championship‑calibre teams and enhance fan experiences. The deal is expected to strengthen RCI’s competitive position in the Canadian sports and media market. RCI shares closed slightly lower on the Toronto Stock Exchange following the announcement.
What did this article say?
Rogers Communications Inc. completed its acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), acquiring the remaining 25% stake from Kilmer Sports Inc. for C$4.35 billion. The deal brought MLSE, which owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, FC, and Argonauts, fully under Rogers control. Rogers announced plans to invest heavily in building championship‑calibre teams and enhancing fan experiences across its sports and entertainment portfolio.
What did this article say?
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) scheduled the release of its third‑quarter 2026 financial results for October 23, 2026, ahead of North American market open. The company will distribute the results via newswire and post them on its investor‑relations website. A teleconference with the investment community is planned for 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results and outlook, with a live webcast available on the website.
What did this article say?
Rogers Communication (RCI) announced that its wireless pricing strategy is becoming more disciplined, focusing on premium offerings and measured price increases rather than aggressive discounting. The company highlighted opportunities in satellite connectivity, citing SpaceX as a complementary solution for remote coverage, and emphasized growth potential from expanded cable-wireless bundles and fixed wireless services. RCI also reiterated its strategic focus on sports assets, noting plans to acquire the remaining 25% of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to enhance integration with Sportsnet. The company maintained its 2026 capital spending guidance of C$2.5 billion to C$2.7 billion, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.
What did this article say?
Gabelli Investment Management’s second‑quarter 2026 investor letter lists Rogers Communications (RCI) among its top holdings, noting the company’s role in the fund’s income strategy. The letter provides no new financial guidance or operational updates for RCI, merely confirming its inclusion in a diversified global portfolio. The mention does not signal a material change in RCI’s outlook or valuation.
What did this article say?
Desjardins upgraded Rogers Communications (RCI) to a buy rating from hold, citing a significant capital‑expenditure reduction and robust free‑cash‑flow generation. The analyst highlighted that the company’s leverage is more acceptable amid a challenging Canadian telecom environment. The upgrade comes with a CA$58 price target, suggesting a bullish view on RCI’s valuation. This rating change is expected to lift investor sentiment and could influence short‑term trading activity.

Technical Analysis

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9
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $1.02B combined position · 19 adding, 6 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy7,332,8700.98%$238.32M2026-08-13
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy4,504,8630.60%$154.74M2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy3,309,3500.44%$107.55M2026-08-14
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▲ Buy2,272,5520.30%$73.84M2026-08-14
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy2,245,3060.30%$72.97M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy1,954,3580.26%$66.55M2026-08-12
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy1,968,2710.26%$63.97M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy1,716,4080.23%$55.78M2026-09-02
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy1,689,3950.23%$54.91M2026-08-14
BlackRock, Inc.▼ Sell1,162,0350.15%$37.77M2026-08-07
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy416,5080.06%$13.55M2026-08-13
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy375,5750.05%$12.20M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▼ Sell309,6850.04%$10.07M2026-08-03
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell260,0950.03%$9.82M2026-01-29
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy292,0730.04%$9.49M2026-08-13
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▲ Buy251,0310.03%$8.16M2026-08-14
Man Group plc▲ Buy216,6030.03%$7.04M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▲ Buy182,4260.02%$5.93M2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell170,6530.02%$5.55M2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy139,4010.02%$4.53M2026-08-14
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▲ Buy114,9980.02%$3.74M2026-08-13
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▼ Sell85,6300.01%$2.78M2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy46,0590.01%$1.50M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy38,6420.01%$1.49M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell42,0080.01%$1.37M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:10.69M sh bought ($348.62M)1.37M sh sold ($44.59M)net +9.32M sh (+$304.04M)