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RCI·Rogers Communication Inc.

$30.55
+0.17 (+0.56%)
After Hours
High
$30.58
Open
$30.40
Market Cap
23.85B
52W High
$41.15
Low
$30.02
P. Close
$30.55
P/E
3.87
52W Low
$30.14
Fwd P/E
9.00
DailyIQ Est.
$39.03
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
1.75%
Days to Cover
13.4
Technical Score (1D)
5
BEARISH
News Sentiment
75
BULLISH
On Oct 2, Rogers Communications 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 increased RCI’s leverage, raising debt‑service risk, but management said 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. On Oct 1, Rogers finalized its purchase of the remaining 25 % stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for the same amount, bringing the company to full ownership of the franchise. The transaction consolidated 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, strengthening RCI’s position in the Canadian sports market and expanding its content distribution capabilities.
LOW TARGET
$35 +16.1%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$39 +26.3%
14 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$42 +36.8%
11 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$35.46 - $41.80
SB / B / H / S / SS
3/16/5/2/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$39.03 (+27.8%)

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

BEARISH5/100
$30.55+$0.00 (0.0%)
Market cap
23.85B
P/E ratio
3.9
Day range
$30.02 – $30.58
News sentiment
75/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$38.59 (+26.3%)
Consensus
Buy · 27 analysts
52-week range+1.4% off low · -25.8% from high
$30.14$41.15
Price $30.55 DailyIQ Est. $39.03

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)
17.2% 46th pct
Below its peak
-50.1%
vs 200-day average
-16.1%
Up days (1y)
50%

Rogers Communication Inc. is currently running 17.2% 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 46th percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 17.7%. 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 -50.1% 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 -16.1% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 6th 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 +1.9%. 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 3,267 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 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, 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 3rd of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (lagging).

Sector rank
#3 of 12
Sector state
Lagging
Sector rotation score
45

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for RCI?

CallsPuts

For Rogers Communication Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 10 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 13.81), with at-the-money implied volatility around 30.4%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±4.8% move by that expiry — a range of about $29.38–$32.36.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
13.81
ATM implied volatility
30.4%
Total open interest
1,407
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±4.8% ($29.38–$32.36)

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 Jul 16, 2026 with a price target of $36 (from $37). 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
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
Jan 28, 2022DesjardinsUpgradeHold → Buy-

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

75/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

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

10+ articles
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.
What did this article say?
Rogers Communications (RCI) has priced a U.S. public offering of two series of fixed-to-fixed rate subordinated notes totaling $1 billion, and a Canadian private placement of $600 million in similar notes. The U.S. notes carry 7.150% and 7.400% coupons, maturing in 2057, while the Canadian notes are also 7.150% due 2057. This financing expands RCI’s debt base and provides long‑term capital for future investments or debt refinancing. The issuance is priced at a discount to the market, reflecting current interest‑rate conditions.

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