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Cogeco Communications
(TSX:CCA)
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Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
C$54.00
▼(-11.59% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/30/26
The score is held back primarily by weakened reported profitability (large net loss) and a bearish longer-term technical trend. Strengths that partially offset these risks include strong operating/free cash flow generation, improved leverage versus prior years, and an attractive dividend yield, while the latest earnings call highlighted ongoing U.S. operational headwinds and a major impairment despite solid cash flow execution.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Operating cash flow of about CAD 1.02B and free cash flow of roughly CAD 458M in 2026 show that the subscription network is converting operations into meaningful cash despite reported losses. This supports debt reduction, investment and dividend capacity over coming quarters.
Negative Factors
Sharp profitability deterioration
The latest annual results show a meaningful deterioration in earnings quality: revenue declined about 4.0% and net margin fell to roughly -39.6% after prior years of profitability. A large loss reduces retained capital and makes future shareholder returns more dependent on cash flow rather than earnings.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Operating cash flow of about CAD 1.02B and free cash flow of roughly CAD 458M in 2026 show that the subscription network is converting operations into meaningful cash despite reported losses. This supports debt reduction, investment and dividend capacity over coming quarters.
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Cogeco Communications (CCA) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$2.25B
Dividend Yield7.41%
Average Volume (3M)242.11K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.54
Revenue Growth-4.04%
EPS Growth-443.15%
CountryCA
Employees3,926
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryTelecommunications Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-26.30
Shares Outstanding30,296,728
10 Day Avg. Volume187,318
30 Day Avg. Volume242,113
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.33
Price to Sales (P/S)0.90
P/FCF Ratio5.50
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$68.30Price Target Upside11.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)8.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$2.72B
Cogeco Communications Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Cogeco Communications Inc. is a North American telecommunications company that operates through two principal segments: Canadian Broadband Services and American Broadband Services. Utilizing advanced two-way fiber networks, it provides internet, v...
How the Company Makes Money
Cogeco Communications makes money mainly through recurring subscription revenue from its telecom operations and, to a lesser extent, advertising and related revenue from radio broadcasting.
1) Subscription-based connectivity (primary revenue driv...
Cogeco Communications Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 15, 2026
(Q3-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jan 14, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Negative
The call presented a mixed picture: strong free cash flow generation, resilient Canadian performance, and promising early traction for digital/wireless initiatives (OXIO, Welo) are meaningful positives. However, a very large non-cash impairment tied to the U.S. assets, ongoing U.S. ARPU pressure, expected Q4 subscriber weakness in the U.S., and a slower-than-expected U.S. deleveraging path are substantial negatives. While management is pursuing operational levers (AI, scaling Welo, procurement and CapEx efficiencies, debt repurchases), the scale of the U.S. challenges and the impairment weigh heavily on the near-term outlook.Positive Updates
Strong Free Cash Flow Generation
Generated CAD 169 million in free cash flow in Q3 and a cumulative CAD 450 million after three quarters, driven by transformation initiatives and disciplined capital allocation.
Negative Updates
Large Non-Cash U.S. Impairment
Recorded a significant non-cash impairment related to U.S. assets: CAD 1.8 billion (stated as CAD 1.8B / US$1.3B) and noted on a pretax basis an amount of CAD 2.2 billion (US$1.6B), which mainly impacted goodwill — highlighting material downward revisions to U.S. asset valuations.
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Q3-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Free Cash Flow Generation
Generated CAD 169 million in free cash flow in Q3 and a cumulative CAD 450 million after three quarters, driven by transformation initiatives and disciplined capital allocation.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated its fiscal 2026 guidelines (updated in April) and gave a number of specific metrics: Q3 free cash flow was CAD 169 million (CAD 450 million cumulative after three quarters); they now assume FY2026 current income tax expense of CAD 25 million (versus ~CAD 40 million previously), reflecting an ~8.5% effective rate; consolidated leverage was 3.2x at quarter‑end and the company repurchased US$21 million of Term Loan B (with ongoing TLB repurchases planned); they recorded a U.S. non‑cash impairment of CAD 1.8 billion (US$1.3 billion) — cited as CAD 2.2 billion (US$1.6 billion) on a pretax basis — and Cogeco Inc. took a pre‑tax CAD 26 million intangible impairment; for the balance of the year Canada is expected to deliver slightly positive year‑over‑year revenue and adjusted EBITDA (Q3 benefited from some non‑recurring cost items), while U.S. Q4 revenue and adjusted EBITDA (in USD) are expected to be down year‑over‑year but at a smaller percentage decline than the first three quarters; consolidated CapEx is expected to increase in Q4 versus Q3, with historical CapEx intensity around 18–19%, a medium‑term aim below 20% and a 17–19% placeholder cited for FY27+, and guidance is provided in constant currency (free cash flow is less FX‑sensitive due to U.S.‑denominated debt and CapEx acting as a natural hedge).Cogeco Communications Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | Aug 2026 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 2.79B | 2.91B | 2.98B | 2.98B | 2.90B |
| Gross Profit | 870.09M | 867.97M | 2.49B | 1.31B | 1.23B |
| EBITDA | 731.27M | 1.42B | 1.36B | 1.39B | 1.36B |
| Net Income | -1.10B | 322.58M | 335.53M | 392.27M | 423.30M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 7.52B | 9.69B | 9.68B | 9.77B | 9.28B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 89.29M | 75.15M | 76.33M | 362.92M | 370.90M |
| Total Debt | 124.84M | 4.56B | 4.82B | 5.04B | 4.68B |
| Total Liabilities | 5.47B | 6.01B | 6.20B | 6.33B | 6.09B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.90B | 3.16B | 2.98B | 2.96B | 2.75B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 457.51M | 541.84M | 516.13M | 100.08M | 259.55M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.02B | 1.14B | 1.18B | 962.90M | 1.24B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -576.89M | -583.37M | -916.61M | -954.47M | -2.41B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -429.87M | -552.55M | -542.37M | -23.77M | 981.92M |
Cogeco Communications Technical Analysis
Negative
61.08
Price Trends
55.79
Negative
58.92
Negative
62.38
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.42
Negative
47.80
Neutral
72.51
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:CCA, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 61.08 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 52.28, above the 50-day MA of 55.79, and below the 200-day MA of 62.38, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.42 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 47.80 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 72.51 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TSE:CCA.
Cogeco Communications Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | C$14.73B | 15.84 | 35.86% | 2.47% | 3.12% | 24.49% | |
67 Neutral | C$26.15B | 4.15 | 27.73% | 6.24% | 1.59% | 1374.54% | |
61 Neutral | C$23.85B | 25.28 | 4.97% | 4.55% | 8.04% | -86.72% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
53 Neutral | C$70.65M | -3.63 | -2436.24% | ― | -3.46% | 27.60% | |
52 Neutral | C$2.25B | -2.03 | -43.35% | 7.41% | -4.04% | -443.15% | |
50 Neutral | C$19.20B | -21.09 | -6.56% | 11.94% | -1.06% | -188.85% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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Cogeco Communications Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Cogeco Communications Balances U.S. Headwinds with Canadian Growth and Higher Dividend
Positive
Oct 29, 2026
Cogeco Communications reported fourth-quarter 2026 results showing resilient performance in Canada, where Internet subscriber growth re-accelerated and adjusted EBITDA rose for a fourth consecutive quarter despite ongoing declines in video and wir...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Cogeco Communications Reopens 2033 Senior Secured Notes With $200 Million Issue
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
Cogeco Communications has reopened its 5.299% senior secured notes due February 16, 2033, issuing an additional $200 million that will be fully fungible with the existing $300 million notes from 2023. The new tranche, priced at 103.966% of face va...
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