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Outperform 73 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
C$7.00
â–²(5.74% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:02/07/26
The score is driven primarily by improving fundamentals (stronger profitability and cash flow with moderating leverage) and supportive valuation (moderate P/E and high dividend yield). Technicals add a positive tailwind with the stock above key moving averages. The earnings call tempers the outlook due to volume/revenue pressure, trade uncertainty, and some nonrecurring benefits in recent results.
Positive Factors
Improving cash generation
Sustained improvement in operating cash flow and meaningful positive free cash flow provide durable funding for core capex, dividends and the LEAP project without immediate reliance on costly external financing. Strong OCF also builds resilience versus cyclical volume weakness and supports steady liquidity over the next 2–6 months.
Recovered profitability and margins
Consistent EBITDA and net earnings growth, alongside TTM gross margin expansion into the mid-teens and net margin near 6%, indicate the business has regained pricing discipline and cost control. Higher margins boost cash flow durability and improve the firm's ability to absorb modest cost increases or temporary volume dips over coming quarters.
LEAP expansion progressing
Progress on the LEAP refinery expansion is a structural positive: it modernizes capacity, should raise long-term efficiency and product flexibility, and management retains a stable cost estimate with a funding plan. A completed LEAP can sustainably improve margins and reduce unit costs over multiple years.
Negative Factors
Sugar volume and revenue pressure
Sugar is the core cash-generating segment; sustained volume and revenue declines reduce capacity utilization and leverage fixed costs. Guidance lowering full-year sugar sales and disrupted export channels mean top-line risk persists and could compress margins and cash flow if volumes do not stabilize.
Results benefited from one-time/timing items
Portions of recent outperformance were driven by nonrecurring timing and adjustments, which weakens the signal about operational trend strength. Relying on one-offs masks true sustainable earnings and complicates forecasting of recurring cash generation and dividend coverage over the medium term.
Meaningful leverage and moderate cash conversion
Leverage near one times and a sizeable absolute debt load limit financial flexibility, especially if volumes or margins deteriorate. Sub-100% cash conversion of earnings means working capital and capex absorb cash, increasing sensitivity to rising interest costs as LEAP funding is drawn down and reducing headroom for opportunistic investments.

Rogers Sugar (RSI) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

Rogers Sugar Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionRogers Sugar Inc. engages in refining, packaging, and marketing sugar and maple products. The company operates through two segments, Sugar and Maple Products. It offers granulated, plantation raw, yellow, brown, organic, icing, maple, stevia, smart sweetener blend, and coconut sugar; and syrups, jam and jelly mixes, and iced tea mixes. The company markets its products to industrial, consumer, and liquid product markets under the Lantic name in Eastern Canada and Rogers name in Western Canada, as well as in the United States and internationally. Rogers Sugar Inc. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyRogers Sugar generates revenue primarily through the sale of sugar products to various sectors including food and beverage manufacturers, retail grocery stores, and foodservice operators. The company's revenue model is based on the production and refinement of sugar, which is then sold in bulk or packaged formats. Key revenue streams include the sale of granulated sugar, specialty sugar products, and liquid sweeteners. Additionally, Rogers Sugar benefits from significant long-term contracts with major customers, which provides stability to its earnings. The company also engages in strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance its distribution capabilities and expand market reach, further contributing to its revenue.

Rogers Sugar Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 04, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a largely positive operational and financial picture driven by stronger adjusted EBITDA (+18%), higher net earnings (+27%), solid free cash flow and continued progress on the LEAP expansion. These positives were tempered by meaningful revenue and sugar volume declines, a portion of the quarter’s outperformance attributable to timing and one‑time items, export market disruption from trade/tariff dynamics, and modest cost pressures that are expected to persist. On balance, the company’s profitability, cash generation, balance-sheet actions and LEAP progress outweigh the near-term volume and revenue challenges, though trade uncertainty and some nonrecurring benefits warrant monitoring.
Q1-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong consolidated profitability
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $47.0M in Q1, up 18% year-over-year; adjusted net earnings of $25.0M, up 27% YoY; adjusted net earnings per share $0.19 vs $0.15 prior year (+27%).
Healthy free cash flow and balance sheet actions
Trailing 12-month free cash flow of $89.3M (company reported ~ $89M), roughly +4% YoY; maintained quarterly dividend; completed Ninth series convertible debenture issuance to enhance financial flexibility and refinance prior maturities.
Sugar segment margin resilience
Sugar adjusted gross margin per tonne rose to $304, an increase of $79 YoY (approx +35% vs prior comparable period); Sugar adjusted EBITDA of $41M, up $7M vs last year, reflecting disciplined pricing, procurement timing benefits and margin protection despite volume headwinds.
Maple segment growth and margin recovery
Maple revenues increased 8% to $72M with sales volumes up 8%; adjusted EBITDA for Maple $5.8M (slight improvement); adjusted gross margin percentage recovered to 10.6% (targeting 10–11%), expected to translate into roughly 8% EBITDA margin for the year.
Progress on LEAP expansion with stable cost outlook
LEAP construction in Montreal advancing on revised schedule; targeted start-up in H1 2027; management maintained cost-to-complete estimate in the $280M–$300M range and reports unchanged estimate of project cost.
Disciplined capital allocation
Q1 capital expenditures of $25M (bulk supporting LEAP); 2026 core-business CapEx planned at ~ $27M excluding LEAP; financing plan in place to fund LEAP while preserving liquidity and supporting shareholder returns.
Negative Updates
Quarterly revenue decline
Consolidated revenues fell to just under $300M in Q1 from $331M a year earlier, a decline of ~9.7% YoY driven largely by lower average Raw #11 sugar prices and reduced Sugar volumes.
Sugar volume and revenue pressures
Sugar sales volume in Q1 was 175,000 metric tonnes, down ~21,000 tonnes (≈ -10.7% QoQ vs prior-year quarter); Sugar segment revenues declined ~15% to $226M; full-year sugar volume guide lowered to ~750,000 tonnes (~4% decline vs 2025), with export volumes and tariff-driven market dynamics cited as primary drivers.
Results benefited from timing and one-time items
Management disclosed favorable timing and nonrecurring items that materially boosted Q1 results: an $8M mix of timing/nonrecurring adjustments (about half timing, half onetime) and ~$4.5M in one-time compensation/freight adjustments related to prior-year contamination and freight pricing—indicating some portion of outperformance may not be recurring.
Trade policy and export market uncertainty
Ongoing shifts in trade policy (including CUSMA negotiation risks and tariffs) and an unfavorable environment for Brazilian-origin refined sugar into the U.S. reduced exports and created uncertainty for future volumes and pricing in export channels.
Supply chain and operational disruptions
Distribution costs increased modestly due to supply-chain adjustments and inter-refinery transfers; technical issues with railcars caused customer pickup disruptions (customers shifted pickup locations), though railcars have been fixed and issues resolved.
Cost pressures expected across 2026
Management expects production and maintenance costs to edge slightly higher in 2026 (market-based cost increases and annual wage increases); administration, selling and distribution costs to increase modestly and interest costs to be somewhat higher as LEAP funding is accessed.
Company Guidance
Management's guidance and targets included a Q1 performance baseline of consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $47.0M (up 18% y/y) and adjusted net earnings of $25M ($0.19/share vs $0.15), trailing‑12‑month free cash flow of $89.3M (≈+4% y/y; +$11M excluding tax‑timing), and Q1 revenues just under $300M (vs $331M); for operations Q1 sugar volume was 175,000 metric tonnes (down ~21,000 t), sugar revenues $226M (‑15%), adjusted gross margin/ton $304 (up $79), sugar adjusted EBITDA $41M (up $7M), maple Q1 revenues $72M (+8%) with maple adjusted EBITDA $5.8M and volumes +8%; full‑year guidance targets ~750,000 tonnes of sugar sales (≈‑4% vs 2025) and 56 million pounds of maple (≈+5% y/y), capital spending of about $27M (ex‑LEAP) with $25M spent this quarter, LEAP cost to complete unchanged at $280–300M with start‑up targeted H1 2027, while distribution, production/maintenance and interest costs are expected to edge slightly higher and the quarterly dividend is maintained.

Rogers Sugar Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Profitability and cash generation are improving (TTM net margin ~6.0%, OCF ~$165M, FCF ~$68.6M) and leverage has moderated (TTM debt-to-equity ~0.92). Offsetting factors include softer near-term revenue momentum (TTM revenue down ~1.9%), only moderate cash conversion (FCF ~42% of net income), and a still-meaningful debt load (~$437M TTM) that can limit flexibility.
Income Statement
74
Positive
Results show a clear recovery and improving profitability versus the 2022 loss year. Revenue rose strongly from 2021–2025 annual reports (with 2025 annual up ~7% and 2024 up ~12%), while margins expanded into TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) with gross margin ~15.8% and net margin ~6.0%. The main weakness is the near-term top-line softening in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) revenue growth (down ~1.9%), suggesting growth has become less consistent even as profitability improved.
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Leverage is moderate: debt is below equity in the latest periods (TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) debt-to-equity ~0.92; 2025 annual ~0.85), a notable improvement from 2022–2023 when leverage was higher (above ~1.3). Profitability on equity is solid (TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) ~17%; 2025 annual ~14%), supporting balance sheet resilience. The key risk is still a meaningful debt load (~$437M TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months)) that limits flexibility if operating conditions weaken.
Cash Flow
70
Positive
Cash generation strengthened materially: TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow is robust (~$165M) and free cash flow improved sharply (~$68.6M), with strong free-cash-flow growth versus the prior period. However, cash conversion is mixed—free cash flow is well below net income in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) (about 42%), indicating working-capital or spending needs are still absorbing cash. Cash flow quality has improved versus 2022–2024, but consistency remains a watch item.
BreakdownTTMSep 2025Sep 2024Sep 2023Sep 2022Sep 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.29B1.31B1.23B1.10B1.01B893.93M
Gross Profit203.97M192.24M175.87M165.73M130.81M139.74M
EBITDA155.33M137.76M122.88M119.50M41.02M108.07M
Net Income77.20M64.45M53.73M51.79M-16.57M47.53M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.14B1.16B1.08B960.90M937.96M879.93M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.75M8.54M19.12M46.00K151.00K15.64M
Total Debt436.77M387.74M380.88M438.37M397.79M365.02M
Total Liabilities668.94M704.39M656.33M654.00M646.54M560.97M
Stockholders Equity474.77M458.45M422.41M306.90M291.42M318.96M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow68.62M32.75M13.71M8.92M-2.18M53.90M
Operating Cash Flow164.83M121.44M79.79M44.32M21.55M78.58M
Investing Cash Flow-96.21M-88.69M-66.08M-35.40M-23.73M-24.68M
Financing Cash Flow-84.08M-43.36M5.36M-8.89M-13.55M-40.16M

Rogers Sugar Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price6.62
Price Trends
50DMA
6.38
Positive
100DMA
6.22
Positive
200DMA
6.02
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.05
Positive
RSI
59.30
Neutral
STOCH
61.32
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:RSI, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 6.62 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 6.60, above the 50-day MA of 6.38, and above the 200-day MA of 6.02, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.05 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 59.30 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 61.32 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:RSI.

Rogers Sugar Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
73
Outperform
C$3.68B5.7211.72%4.95%-0.03%497.79%
73
Outperform
C$848.79M6.6814.63%5.99%6.57%8.61%
71
Outperform
C$1.52B9.8111.44%2.00%17.69%13.69%
69
Neutral
C$2.61B13.5718.44%3.27%2.08%9.31%
69
Neutral
C$5.03B-573.633.86%3.34%13.05%-33.72%
62
Neutral
$20.33B14.63-3.31%3.23%1.93%-12.26%
61
Neutral
C$446.55M8.648.89%4.83%6.15%-36.76%
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:RSI
Rogers Sugar
6.62
1.48
28.74%
TSE:HLF
High Liner Foods
15.78
-0.04
-0.28%
TSE:MFI
Maple Leaf Foods
29.52
8.47
40.23%
TSE:NWC
North West
54.80
9.26
20.34%
TSE:PBH
Premium Brands
96.40
22.45
30.35%
TSE:LAS.A
Lassonde
223.00
36.54
19.60%

Rogers Sugar Corporate Events

Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Rogers Sugar Shareholders Back Board Slate, Align Governance at Lantic
Positive
Feb 5, 2026

Rogers Sugar Inc. announced that all director nominees listed in its December 17, 2025 management information circular were elected to the board at the company’s February 4, 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, each receiving strong majority support. The company also reported that its directors were instructed to vote the Corporation’s shares of subsidiary Lantic Inc. in favour of the same nominees as directors of Lantic, reinforcing continuity in governance across the parent company and its key operating subsidiary, while full voting results on all meeting matters will be posted on SEDAR+.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:RSI) stock is a Buy with a C$7.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rogers Sugar stock, see the TSE:RSI Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Rogers Sugar Lifts Earnings and Cash Flow as LEAP Expansion Stays on Track
Positive
Feb 5, 2026

Rogers Sugar posted strong fiscal 2026 first-quarter results, with consolidated adjusted EBITDA rising 18% year over year to $46.9 million and adjusted net earnings climbing to $24.8 million despite lower sugar volumes. Performance was driven mainly by the sugar segment, where higher margins, aided by timing and non-recurring favourable adjustments, offset weaker industrial and export sales, while the maple segment delivered slightly improved adjusted EBITDA. The company reported trailing 12‑month free cash flow of $89.3 million, maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.09 per share, and raised $57.5 million through a new series of convertible debentures, as it invested $25 million in capital expenditures, including $21.1 million toward its LEAP Project, which remains on schedule and budgeted at $280–$300 million with an expected in-service date in the first half of 2027. Management noted that recent U.S. tariff-related market volatility has so far had only a limited impact on operations, underscoring the company’s relatively resilient position in the face of evolving trade conditions.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:RSI) stock is a Buy with a C$7.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rogers Sugar stock, see the TSE:RSI Stock Forecast page.

Dividends
Rogers Sugar Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.09 per Share
Positive
Feb 5, 2026

Rogers Sugar Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 27, 2026. The move underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders and signals continued confidence in its cash flow and financial stability.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:RSI) stock is a Buy with a C$7.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rogers Sugar stock, see the TSE:RSI Stock Forecast page.

Financial Disclosures
Rogers Sugar Schedules February 5 Call to Review Q1 2026 Results
Neutral
Jan 14, 2026

Rogers Sugar Inc. announced it will hold a conference call on February 5, 2026, to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with Chief Executive Officer Michael Walton and Chief Financial Officer Jean-Sébastien Couillard leading the discussion. The scheduled call and accompanying webcast signal the company’s intention to update investors and other stakeholders on its recent performance and operating conditions early in the fiscal year, offering insight into business trends and financial health in a period of continued scrutiny for food and commodity producers.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:RSI) stock is a Buy with a C$7.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rogers Sugar stock, see the TSE:RSI Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Rogers Sugar Raises $57.5 Million in Convertible Debenture Financing to Cut Debt
Positive
Jan 12, 2026

Rogers Sugar Inc. has closed a $57.5 million bought deal public offering of Ninth Series convertible unsecured subordinated debentures, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, at $1,000 per debenture. The debentures, which bear interest at 5.50% annually and mature on January 31, 2033, are convertible into common shares at a price of $7.91 per share and begin trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol RSI.DB.H. The company plans to use the net proceeds to reduce outstanding amounts under the credit facility of its subsidiary Lantic Inc. and for general corporate purposes, a move that should strengthen its capital structure and improve financial flexibility for ongoing operations.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:RSI) stock is a Hold with a C$6.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rogers Sugar stock, see the TSE:RSI Stock Forecast page.

Private Placements and Financing
Rogers Sugar to Raise Up to $57.5 Million Through Convertible Debenture Offering
Neutral
Jan 6, 2026

Rogers Sugar Inc. has launched a public offering of $50 million in Ninth Series convertible unsecured subordinated debentures, bearing interest at 5.50% and maturing on January 31, 2033, with an option for holders to convert them into common shares at a price of $7.91 per share. The bought-deal financing, led by a syndicate co-headed by BMO Capital Markets and National Bank Capital Markets, includes an over-allotment option of up to an additional $7.5 million, potentially raising gross proceeds to $57.5 million, with the funds earmarked to pay down debt under subsidiary Lantic Inc.’s credit facility and for general corporate purposes, subject to regulatory and TSX approval upon an expected closing around January 12, 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:RSI) stock is a Hold with a C$6.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rogers Sugar stock, see the TSE:RSI Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Rogers Sugar Reports Robust Profitability Growth in 2025
Positive
Nov 27, 2025

Rogers Sugar Inc. reported strong profitability growth for fiscal year 2025, with consolidated adjusted EBITDA reaching $150.4 million. The company’s performance was bolstered by disciplined execution and consistent demand in both its Sugar and Maple segments. Despite market volatility due to new US tariffs, the impact on Rogers Sugar’s business has been limited. The company is advancing its LEAP Project to expand refining and logistics capacity, with significant investments made in property, plant, and equipment.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:RSI) stock is a Buy with a C$7.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rogers Sugar stock, see the TSE:RSI Stock Forecast page.

Dividends
Rogers Sugar Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
Positive
Nov 27, 2025

Rogers Sugar Inc. has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, which will be paid to shareholders of record on December 26, 2025, and is payable on January 14, 2026. This decision reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to providing value to its shareholders and may impact its financial positioning and stakeholder relations positively.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:RSI) stock is a Buy with a C$7.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rogers Sugar stock, see the TSE:RSI Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 07, 2026