Cogeco Communications Inc.

Cogeco Communications Inc.

34.60
EUR
+1.00
(+2.98%)
-21.84EPS
1.74BMarket Cap
Oct 28Next Earn
2012 Y
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
26.26
34.79
39.96
41.8
44.38
45.26
43.56
47.24
49.16
52.97
62.75
66.82
69.77
67.25
Basic EPS, GAAP
4.62
3.8
4.3
5.27
-3.87
6.08
7.12
8.41
7.74
8.47
9.16
8.78
7.87
-26.58
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
1.54
2.83
7.04
5.11
5.66
10.74
2.65
8.8
8.95
8.91
5.61
2.24
7.33
12.56
Dividend per Share
1
1.04
1.2
1.4
1.56
1.72
1.9
2.1
2.32
2.55
2.81
3.09
3.4
3.87
Book Value per Share
24.35
27.46
30.73
35.73
27.95
32.31
40.29
44.52
47.33
51.56
60.1
66.79
70.9
44.03
Tangible Book Value per Share
-1.27
-35.92
-32.74
-37.99
-35.26
-28.33
-51.22
-40.97
-39.92
-38.44
-61.23
-63.72
-70.56
-47.97
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
48
47
46
45
43
42
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1,278
1,692
1,948
2,043
2,176
2,227
2,147
2,332
2,384
2,510
2,901
2,984
2,977
2,828
Operating Margin (%)
24.58
23.52
22.24
22.7
22.31
23.8
26.69
26.9
27.24
27.7
26.61
26.83
25.83
25.68
Depreciation Expense
275
383
460
467
498
475
434
481
499
510
621
620
674
679
Net Income, GAAP
225
185
209
258
-190
299
351
415
375
402
423
392
336
-1,118
Effective Tax Rate (%)
31.69
25.35
20.25
23.1
- -
24.68
- -
18.99
22.07
23.25
17.41
18.48
14.97
- -
Profit Margin (%)
17.61
10.92
10.75
12.61
-8.71
13.44
16.34
17.81
15.74
15.99
14.59
13.15
11.27
-39.52
Working Capital
-17
-224
-268
-361
-267
-284
-250
288
109
-84
-459
46
-617
-362
LT Debt
1,036
2,877
2,686
2,982
2,838
2,445
3,781
3,382
3,087
3,047
4,334
4,979
4,448
4,199
Total Equity
1,188
1,343
1,508
1,759
1,380
1,599
2,334
2,559
2,642
2,806
3,189
3,436
3,475
2,000
Return on Invested Capital (%)
9.72
8.58
7.33
7.83
- -
9.22
- -
8.18
8.76
8.86
8.7
7.61
6.86
- -
Return on Capital (%)
12.61
8.48
7.29
7.74
- -
9.23
- -
8.89
8.13
7.92
7.83
7.03
6.53
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
20.25
14.61
14.69
15.78
-12.08
20.09
19.51
19.79
16.79
17.15
16.39
13.74
11.3
-44.47

Capital Structure

CAD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Nov'25
Feb'25
May'25
ST Debt
254
276
274
LT Borrowings
4,315
4,248
4,159
LT Finance Leases
69
35
40
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
42
42
42
Market Capitalization
- -
3,077
2,797

Working Capital

CAD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Nov'25
Feb'25
May'25
Total Current Assets
278
315
320
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
65
55
77
Accounts Receivable, Net
144
161
158
Inventories
- -
- -
- -
Total Current Liabilities
690
665
682
Payables & Accruals
347
301
319
ST Debt
254
276
274
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

CAD

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
9.85%
6.39%
1.13%
Free Cash Flow
34.14%
21.99%
212.67%
Net Income, GAAP
-39.17%
-3.8%
-14.46%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
4.45%
5.14%
-0.25%
Total Cash Common Dividend
9.56%
6.96%
5.2%

Quarterly Revenue

CAD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
748
731
751
748
2,977
2025
694
697
731
707
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

CAD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
2.02
2.21
1.68
1.94
7.87
2025
1.9
-32.28
1.66
2.11
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

CAD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.85
0.85
0.85
0.85
3.4
2025
0.98
0.98
0.92
0.98
- -

Company Description

CEO
Frédéric Perron
Full Time Employees
3,926
Sector
Consumer services
Industry
Cable/Satellite TV
Address
1, Place Ville-Marie, Office 3301 Montréal QC Canada H3B 3N2
IPO Date
Jul 6, 1993
Business
Cogeco Communications Inc. is a Canadian telecommunications company providing comprehensive internet, video, telephony, and wireless services primarily to residential and business customers in Canada and the United States. The company operates through two main segments: Canadian Telecommunications, managed under the Cogeco Connexion brand in Quebec and Ontario, and American Telecommunications, operated by Breezeline across thirteen U.S. states including Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Its product portfolio includes broadband Internet packages with managed Wi-Fi and home Wi-Fi solutions; digital video services; voice services including wireline phone and advanced network connectivity solutions such as dedicated fiber, session initiation protocol (SIP) trunking, primary rate interface (PRI) trunking, hosted private branch exchange (HPBX), and managed business Wi-Fi. Cogeco Communications also offers email solutions and Internet security suites, along with self-installation devices on a rental basis. Its network infrastructure comprises long-distance fiber optic systems, hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) networks, point-to-point fiber networks, and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Cogeco Communications maintains a workforce of over 3,500 employees. In recent developments, the company has expanded its footprint in the Canadian wireless market with the launch of Cogeco Mobile across 13 Canadian markets, offering competitively priced mobile plans that start at zero dollars for the first year, featuring rollover data and no activation fees. This launch involved strategic partnerships with national and international mobile network operators to ensure broad network coverage and service reliability. Additionally, Cogeco has pursued a significant organizational transformation, combining its Canadian and U.S. telecommunications teams to optimize operations. It also undertook a substantial share repurchase program in partnership with CDPQ, which acquired a major stake supporting the company’s growth plans in North America. The company continues to advance fiber-to-the-home network expansions in both Canada and the U.S. to enhance broadband access. Cogeco Communications operates within the telecommunications and media industry, targeting residential customers, small businesses, and commercial clients requiring advanced network and connectivity solutions. It is a subsidiary of Cogeco Inc., structured into three strategic business units: Cogeco Connexion, Breezeline, and Cogeco Media. The company’s business strategy focuses on leveraging digital transformation, network expansion, mobile wireless services, and customer-centric innovations to solidify its competitive position across North American markets. This comprehensive product and service offering alongside strategic alliances and infrastructure investments demonstrate Cogeco Communications’ commitment to broadening its market presence and enhancing customer experience in the evolving telecommunications landscape.

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