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RCIRogers Communication, Inc.Sell5.8·$32.82+0.27%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Rogers Communications trades at a forward price-to-earnings of 10.7x with an excellent return on equity of 41% and strong operating margins of 32%, but earnings are expected to decline approximately 61% as the current period likely represents a cyclical peak — making valuation misleading and the near-term downside risk more significant than the headline multiples suggest.

Thesis pillars

  • Strong Quality Metrics TelecomImproving
  • Cyclical Earnings Peak RiskDeteriorating
  • Negative Price AsymmetryImproving
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Rogers Communication, Inc. (RCI) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5ValueQualityModerate Confidence

Communication Services · Telecom Services

Sell if holding. At $32.82, A.R:R 1.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 5.9%; Cyclical risk: PE expanding 2.4x (earnings normalizing).

Rogers Communications Inc. operates as a communications, sports, and entertainment company in Canada. It operates through Wireless, Cable, and Media segments. The company offers mobile internet access, wireless voice and enhanced voice, device financing, device protection,... Read more

$32.82+5.9% A.UpsideScore 5.8/10#11 of 45 Telecom Services
QualityF-score6 / 9FCF yield42.92%
IncomeYield4.34%(5y avg 3.72%)Payout17.54%sustainable
Stop $31.11Target $34.75(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 1.1:1
Analyst target$40.88+24.6%4 analysts
$34.75our TP
$32.82price
$40.88mean
$51

Sell if holding. At $32.82, A.R:R 1.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 5.9%; Cyclical risk: PE expanding 2.4x (earnings normalizing). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 53. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 87d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-27
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Oct 22, 202687d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Attractive valuation
Margin of safety: 73%
Risks
Cyclical risk: PE expanding 2.4x (earnings normalizing)
Thin upside margin: 5.9%
Leverage penalty (D/E 2.0): -1.0

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)4.0
P/E (Fwd)9.5
Mkt Cap$17.7B
EV/EBITDA7.1
Profit Mgn27.3%
ROE30.9%
Rev Growth7.7%
Beta0.79
Dividend4.34%
Rating analysts25

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C9.38bearish
IV38%normal
Max Pain$20-39.1% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Ma Position
1.5
Rsi
4.5
Macd
7.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Below 200-MA, MA slope flat
GatesMomentum 2.8<4.5A.R:R 1.1 < 1.5@spotDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 87d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
53 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $31.38Resistance $35.16

Price Targets

$31
$35
A.Upside+5.9%
A.R:R1.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! momentum at 2.8 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! asymmetry at 1.1 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot
! Death cross — 50-day MA below 200-day MA

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-22 (87d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RCI stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $32.82, A.R:R 1.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 5.9%; Cyclical risk: PE expanding 2.4x (earnings normalizing). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 53. Prior stop was $31.11. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the RCI stock price target?

Take-profit target: $34.75 (+5.9% upside). Prior stop was $31.11. Stop-loss: $31.11.

What are the risks of investing in RCI?

Cyclical risk: PE expanding 2.4x (earnings normalizing); Thin upside margin: 5.9%; Leverage penalty (D/E 2.0): -1.0.

Is RCI overvalued or undervalued?

Rogers Communication, Inc. trades at a P/E of 4.0 (forward 9.5). TrendMatrix value score: 8.3/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about RCI?

25 analysts cover RCI with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $41.

What does Rogers Communication, Inc. do?Rogers Communications Inc. operates as a communications, sports, and entertainment company in Canada. It operates...

Rogers Communications Inc. operates as a communications, sports, and entertainment company in Canada. It operates through Wireless, Cable, and Media segments. The company offers mobile internet access, wireless voice and enhanced voice, device financing, device protection, global voice and data roaming, wireless home phone, bridging landline, machine-to-machine and Internet of Things solutions, and advanced wireless solutions for businesses, as well as device shipping and pickup services; satellite-to-mobile service; and wireless solutions under the Rogers, Fido, and chatr brands. It also provides Internet access, Internet protocol-based (IP) television, applications, online viewing, phone, home monitoring, and advanced home WiFi services to consumer and businesses. In addition, the company offers local and network TV; on-demand television; cloud-based digital video recorders; voice-activated remote controls, restart, and integrated apps; linear and time-shifted programming; digital specialty channels; and 4K television programming. Further, it provides residential and small business local telephony services; voicemail, call waiting, and long distance; video and audio programming; voice, data networking, IP, and Ethernet services; private networking, Internet, IP voice, and cloud solutions; optical wave and multi-protocol label switching services; information technology and network technologies; cable access network services; telecommunications technical consulting services; and season games through television, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and other streaming devices. Additionally, the company owns Toronto Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre event venue; and operates Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet World, Citytv, OMNI, FX (Canada), FXX (Canada), and HGTV television networks, as well as AM and FM radio stations. It also offers Rogers and the Rogers Red World Elite Mastercard. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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