Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA)
TSX:CCA
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
C$65.00
▲(1.94% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:04/11/26
The score is driven primarily by solid underlying profitability and cash generation, tempered by leverage and modestly weakening growth/FCF. Technicals are a key drag due to a clear downtrend and negative momentum, while valuation is a meaningful positive with a low P/E and high dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Sustained operating cash flow (~$1.0B TTM) and high operating margins provide durable internal funding for network capex, maintenance and dividends. Recurring subscription revenue means cash generation is structural, supporting multi-year investment and shareholder distributions even if growth is modest.
Negative Factors
Revenue softness
Persistent revenue decline signals saturation or intensifying competition in core territories and constrains operating leverage upside. Over time, stagnating top-line limits capacity to expand margins, fund growth initiatives, and could force higher promotional activity to retain or add subscribers.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Sustained operating cash flow (~$1.0B TTM) and high operating margins provide durable internal funding for network capex, maintenance and dividends. Recurring subscription revenue means cash generation is structural, supporting multi-year investment and shareholder distributions even if growth is modest.
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Cogeco Communications (CCA) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$2.65B
Dividend Yield5.69%
Average Volume (3M)83.97K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.5
Beta (1Y)0.33
Revenue Growth-4.35%
EPS Growth-3.51%
CountryCA
Employees3,854
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryTelecommunications Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.96
Shares Outstanding30,277,650
10 Day Avg. Volume75,055
30 Day Avg. Volume83,972
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.14
Price to Book (P/B)0.86
Price to Sales (P/S)0.93
P/FCF Ratio4.99
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$74.57Price Target Upside16.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)8.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$2.80B
Cogeco Communications Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Cogeco Communications Inc. operates as a communications corporation in North America. It operates in two segments, Canadian Broadband Services and American Broadband Services. The company offers Internet, video, and telephony services to residenti...
How the Company Makes Money
Cogeco Communications primarily makes money by selling subscription-based telecommunications services, generating recurring monthly revenue from customers who purchase one or more of its offerings. The company’s largest revenue stream is typically...
Cogeco Communications Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 15, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 09, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed sentiment with strong Canadian performance and strategic initiatives like the wireless launch, contrasted by revenue declines and competitive challenges in the U.S. and regulatory issues in Canada.Positive Updates
Strong Canadian Internet Subscriber Growth
Cogeco reported strong growth in Canadian Internet subscribers, adding 9,400 new subscribers during the quarter, contributing positively to customer trends.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline in U.S. Operations
Breezeline's revenue declined by 6.6% in constant currency, with a decrease of 10,400 Internet subscribers during the quarter due to increased competition and internal execution gaps.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Canadian Internet Subscriber Growth
Cogeco reported strong growth in Canadian Internet subscribers, adding 9,400 new subscribers during the quarter, contributing positively to customer trends.
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Company Guidance
During the Q3 2025 earnings call, Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc. provided several key metrics and insights into their performance and future outlook. The company highlighted strong Canadian Internet subscriber growth, reporting an addition of 9,400 new subscribers, and noted significant operational efficiencies leading to OpEx and CapEx synergies. They achieved a capital intensity of 17.2%, down from 22.4% the previous year, resulting in a free cash flow increase of 61.5% in constant currency. The company aims to generate approximately $600 million in free cash flow by fiscal 2027. Despite pressure in the U.S. market, Cogeco maintained its adjusted EBITDA guidance for the year, thanks to operating efficiencies. They plan to launch a wireless service exclusive to their wireline customers and are optimistic about improvements in U.S. customer metrics. Cogeco's debt was reported at 3.1x debt to adjusted EBITDA, with plans to continue lowering this ratio and raising dividends.Cogeco Communications Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
73
Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Aug 2025 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.84B | 2.91B | 2.98B | 2.98B | 2.90B | 2.51B |
| Gross Profit | 1.37B | 867.97M | 2.49B | 932.42M | 2.11B | 1.63B |
| EBITDA | 1.38B | 1.42B | 1.36B | 1.39B | 1.36B | 1.20B |
| Net Income | 316.00M | 322.58M | 335.53M | 392.27M | 423.30M | 401.52M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 9.67B | 9.69B | 9.68B | 9.77B | 9.28B | 7.35B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 54.50M | 75.15M | 76.33M | 362.92M | 370.90M | 365.52M |
| Total Debt | 4.56B | 4.56B | 4.82B | 5.04B | 4.68B | 3.28B |
| Total Liabilities | 5.92B | 6.01B | 6.20B | 6.33B | 6.09B | 4.55B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.22B | 3.16B | 2.98B | 2.96B | 2.75B | 2.42B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 445.57M | 541.84M | 516.13M | 100.08M | 259.55M | 426.86M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.01B | 1.14B | 1.18B | 962.90M | 1.24B | 1.02B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -573.81M | -583.37M | -916.61M | -954.47M | -2.41B | -984.83M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -515.83M | -552.55M | -542.37M | -23.77M | 981.92M | -27.41M |
Cogeco Communications Technical Analysis
Negative
63.76
Price Trends
69.87
Negative
68.31
Negative
65.84
Negative
Market Momentum
-2.36
Positive
34.95
Neutral
25.70
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 63.76 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 68.57, below the 50-day MA of 69.87, and below the 200-day MA of 65.84, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -2.36 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 34.95 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | C$26.94B | 16.49 | 40.28% | 3.94% | 7.44% | 297.46% | |
71 Outperform | C$12.71B | 13.87 | 35.31% | 2.70% | 0.65% | 15.80% | |
64 Neutral | C$29.93B | 4.71 | 31.99% | 7.42% | 0.24% | 3689.26% | |
62 Neutral | C$2.65B | 9.50 | 9.93% | 5.69% | -4.35% | -3.51% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
58 Neutral | C$25.88B | 24.88 | 7.68% | 9.49% | 1.03% | 9.34% | |
46 Neutral | C$36.29M | -1.39 | -8731.77% | ― | -3.09% | -21.56% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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Cogeco Communications Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Cogeco Q2 Results Highlight U.S. Drag, Canadian Strength and Transformation Progress
Negative
Apr 9, 2026
Cogeco Communications reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing a 5.3% year-on-year decline in consolidated revenue to $693.6 million and a matching 5.3% drop in adjusted EBITDA, driven primarily by weakness in its American telecommunica...
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