Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) Stock Price & Analysis
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) closed at USD 33.2 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.57% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 31.75; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 31.83–33.24 on volume of 2,431,060 shares. Market capitalization is $17.94B, with a 52-week range of USD 29.26–41.14 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
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Key facts (RCI)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold RCI (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.94 on a 1–5 scale) (18 analysts), mean target USD 39.31 (range 35.69–42.58).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -11.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -18.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-23, EPS estimate USD 1.24, revenue estimate $5.40B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (RCI)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold RCI. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prem Watsa | Fairfax Financial Holdings | 0.18% | $4.9M | New position |
Analysts (RCI)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.94 on a 1–5 scale), 18 analysts; mean target USD 39.31 (low 35.69, high 42.58).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $36 → $35 |
| 2026-07-16 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $37 → $36 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RCI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -11.6% | -18.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -11.6% | -4.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 28.8% | 24.2% |
| Max drawdown | -25.2% (Mar 2026→Oct 2026) | -53.9% (Apr 2022→Apr 2025) |
Companies that name RCI in their SEC reports
| Relationship to RCI | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier | Ribbon Communications Inc. (RBBN) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “The telecommunications industry, including many of our customers, has experienced consolidation, including, in the carrier space, the proposed acquisition of Cox Communications by Charter Communications (2025), the recently completed acquisition of Frontier Communications by Verizon (2026) and the acquisition of Lumen's Mass Markets Fiber business by AT&T, the merger between Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Com…” |
RCI analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.24 | $1.24 | -0.5% | $5.40B | 14 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.33 | $1.35 | -1.5% | $6.10B | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.75 | $4.74 | +0.3% | $22.58B | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $4.79 | $4.88 | -1.9% | $22.86B | 17 |
RCI options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±10.4% (±$3.52) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 23, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 42.1% | ±10.4% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 29.4% | ±10.4% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 27.7% | ±11.7% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 30.0% | ±17.2% |
30-day implied volatility 30.2% vs 30.5% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.04. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC)
| Price | USD 33.2 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.57% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 31.75 |
| Open | USD 32.04 |
| Day Range | USD 31.83 – 33.24 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 29.26 – 41.14 |
| Volume | 2,431,060 shares |
| Market Cap | $17.94B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RCI)
Nexqual's technical model rates RCI "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.14 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 34.07) |
| MACD | -0.44 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (RCI)
Wall Street analysts rate RCI "Buy" based on 18 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 39.31 (range USD 35.69–42.58), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 18 |
| Mean Target | USD 39.31 |
| High Target | USD 42.58 |
| Low Target | USD 35.69 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 14 / 2 / 2 |
Earnings (RCI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-23 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.24 |
| Revenue Estimate | $5.40B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.15 vs est 1.13 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.01 vs est 1.02 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.51 vs est 1.4 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.37 vs est 1.24 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RCI)
| Total Revenue | $22.62B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.70% |
| Gross Margin | +44.26% |
| Operating Margin | +22.24% |
| Profit Margin | +27.28% |
| ROE | +30.92% |
| Debt / Equity | 2 |
| Current Ratio | 0.55 |
| Total Cash | $2.03B |
| Total Debt | $45.70B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RCI)
Nexqual rates Rogers Communications Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +5% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 44%, operating 22% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — CAD 2.03B cash vs CAD 45.7B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CAD 6.18B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 31%, ROA 3.8% |
Ownership (RCI)
| Insider Ownership | +10.64% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +67.00% |
| Shares Outstanding | 429.08M |
| Float | 385.06M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
Leadership (RCI)
Rogers Communications Inc. is led by Anthony Staffieri FCA, FCPA, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Anthony Staffieri FCA, FCPA |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Edward S. Rogers |
| Chief Financial Officer | Glenn A. Brandt |
| President of Group Operations | Mahes S. Wickramasinghe |
| President of Residential | Bret D. Leech |
Major Backers & Investors (RCI)
Notable institutional backers of Rogers Communications Inc. include Bank of Montreal /CAN/, Royal Bank of Canada, FIL LTD, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 7.26% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 7.16% |
| FIL LTD | 4.48% |
| CIBC World Market, Inc. | 2.9% |
| National Bank of Canada/FI/ | 2.39% |
| 1832 Asset Management L.P. | 1.92% |
| Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd | 1.91% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.71% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCE | BCE, Inc. | USD 20.81 | ▲ 4.15% |
| VIV | Telefonica Brasil S.A. | USD 13.08 | ▲ 1.24% |
| CHTR | Charter Communications, Inc. | USD 111.77 | ▲ 4.2% |
| TU | Telus Corporation | USD 8.86 | ▲ 5.73% |
| TIGO | Millicom International Cellular | USD 79.93 | ▼ 2.11% |
| ECHO | EchoStar Corporation | USD 85.79 | ▼ 7.39% |
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