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RCI — Rogers Communications Inc.

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Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

January 29, 2026

Summary of Rogers Communications, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call

1. Key Financial Results and Metrics

  • Q4 Revenue: $5.3 billion, up 16% year-over-year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $2.7 billion, up 6% year-over-year.
  • Wireless Service Revenue: $2.1 billion, flat compared to Q4 2024; adjusted EBITDA at $1.4 billion (67% margin).
  • Cable Revenue: Slight increase over 2024; cable margin at 59%.
  • Media Revenue: $1.2 billion, more than double from a year ago; adjusted EBITDA increased over fourfold.
  • Full Year 2025 Revenue: $21.7 billion, up 5%; EBITDA at $9.8 billion, up 2%.
  • Free Cash Flow: $1 billion in Q4 (up 16% YoY); $3.3 billion for the full year (up 10% YoY).
  • Debt Leverage: Reduced to 3.9x, down 0.6x from the previous year.

2. Strategic Updates and Business Highlights

  • Subscriber Growth: Added 39,000 mobile phone subscribers in Q4; total mobile phone net additions for 2025 were 245,000.
  • Rogers Satellite: Launched as the first Canadian carrier to offer satellite to mobile, included in select 5G plans.
  • Acquisition of MLSE: Closed on a controlling interest in MLSE, now holding 75%, enhancing sports and media operations.
  • Cost Structure: Focused on efficiency and reducing capital expenditures, which were down 7% in Q4.

3. Forward Guidance and Outlook

  • 2026 Projections:
    • Service Revenue Growth: Expected in the range of 3% to 5%.
    • Adjusted EBITDA Growth: Projected at 1% to 3%.
    • CapEx Guidance: Anticipated to decline to $3.3 billion to $3.5 billion.
    • Free Cash Flow: Expected to be higher in the range of $3.3 billion to $3.5 billion.

4. Bad News, Challenges, or Points of Concern

  • Competitive Pressures: Increased promotional discounting in the wireless sector is impacting ARPU, which declined by 2.8% to $56.43.
  • Market Growth: Wireless market growth is slowing, with estimates around 2% to 2.5% for 2026; immigration rates are low, affecting subscriber growth.
  • Churn Rates: While churn improved to 1.43% in Q4, ongoing competitive pricing pressures could pose risks to future subscriber retention and revenue.
  • Uncertain Roaming Revenue: Roaming continues to be a headwind for ARPU, with expectations for improvement dependent on new pricing plans.

5. Notable Q&A Insights

  • Market Dynamics: Executives noted that while the market is slowing, they are focused on maintaining revenue growth rather than chasing subscriber numbers through unsustainable pricing.
  • ARPU Trends: The management acknowledged challenges in ARPU due to competitive pricing and promotional activities but emphasized their strategy of focusing on value beyond price.
  • Retail Distribution: The expansive retail network remains a strength, but there may be opportunities for cost savings through digital transactions and brand consolidation.
  • Sports Monetization: Plans to acquire the remaining 25% of MLSE are in place, with expectations for synergies and monetization opportunities to follow quickly after the acquisition.

Overall, Rogers Communications demonstrated strong financial performance in Q4 2025, with significant growth in media and cable, while facing challenges in the competitive wireless market. The company remains focused on efficiency and strategic investments to drive future growth.

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