Rogers Comm Stock Price, News & Analysis

Rogers (NYSE:RCI) has announced a significant expansion of its Rogers Satellite service, now providing three times more coverage than any other Canadian wireless carrier. The satellite-to-mobile texting service extends connectivity across remote areas, including national parks, waterways, and coastal regions.

The service, currently in beta trial until October 2025, supports text messaging and text-to-911, with plans to expand to apps, data, and voice services. Popular usage locations include major national parks such as Yoho, Banff, and Algonquin. After the beta period, the service will be included in the Rogers Ultimate Plan or available separately for $15/month, with beta participants receiving a $5 monthly discount for 12 months.

Rogers (NYSE:RCI) has launched Rogers Xfinity StreamSaver, a new streaming bundle that combines Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV+ into a single integrated plan. The service offers over 30% monthly savings compared to separate subscriptions and is available through Rogers Xfinity's entertainment platform.

The bundle features seamless integration with Rogers Xfinity's platform, accessible via their award-winning voice remote and Stream Box. Customers can maintain their viewing history while transitioning existing accounts to StreamSaver. The service is currently available in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with nationwide rollout planned later this year.

Additional features include optional Sportsnet+ integration, access to FAST channels, and compatibility with Rogers Xfinity Internet and select TV plans.

Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) has announced a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio of nine Rogers Business data centres to InfraRed Capital Partners, a subsidiary of Sun Life. Under the agreement, Rogers will maintain its ability to sell data centre services and provide network connectivity to these facilities.

The transaction, expected to close by year-end 2025, is part of Rogers' strategy to divest real estate and non-core assets. The company plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt. The deal excludes Rogers' corporate data centres used for network and IT operations.

Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share for both its Class B Non-Voting shares and Class A Voting shares. The dividend will be paid on October 3, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 8, 2025.

The dividend declaration is subject to approval by Rogers' Board of Directors, and shareholders have no automatic entitlement to dividends prior to declaration.

Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with growth across all segments. Total service revenue and adjusted EBITDA both increased by 2% year-over-year. The company generated substantial free cash flow of $925 million, up 39% year-over-year.

Two major strategic developments marked the quarter: Rogers completed a $6.7 billion subsidiary equity investment from Blackstone and became the 75% majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) through a $4.7 billion acquisition of Bell's 37.5% stake. The company updated its 2025 outlook, now expecting total service revenue growth of 3-5% (up from 0-3%) and maintaining free cash flow guidance of $3.0-3.2 billion.

Operationally, Rogers added 61,000 mobile phone subscribers and 26,000 retail Internet customers. The company estimates its sports and media assets are now worth over $15 billion, with pro forma 2025 Media revenue including MLSE projected at approximately $3.9 billion.

Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) has announced the pricing terms for its cash tender offers to purchase outstanding Canadian dollar-denominated notes. The company has accepted for purchase C$1,204.6 million in aggregate principal amount across four note series:

- C$274.4 million of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2049 at C$872.77 per C$1,000
- C$289.7 million of 2.90% Senior Notes due 2030 at C$956.74 per C$1,000
- C$340.5 million of 3.30% Senior Notes due 2029 at C$981.51 per C$1,000
- C$300.0 million of 3.25% Senior Notes due 2029 at C$985.74 per C$1,000

The settlement date is expected on July 23, 2025. Holders will receive the total consideration plus accrued interest. Following the settlement, purchased notes will be retired and cancelled.

Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) announced the results of its cash tender offers for eight series of U.S. dollar debt securities and increased the total consideration cap from US$1.25 billion to US$1.4 billion. The company received US$2.77 billion in total tender offers, with an additional US$24.67 million tendered through guaranteed delivery procedures.

Due to the consideration cap, Rogers accepted for purchase only the Notes with Acceptance Priority Levels 1-5, totaling US$1.71 billion in aggregate principal amount. This includes all validly tendered 4.350% Senior Notes due 2049, 3.700% Senior Notes due 2049, 4.300% Senior Notes due 2048, 4.500% Senior Notes due 2043, and 5.000% Senior Notes due 2044. Notes with priority levels 6-8 were not accepted.

Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) announced the upsizing and results of its cash tender offers for Canadian dollar debt securities. The company increased its maximum purchase amount from C$400 million to accommodate full acceptance of three note series and C$300 million of a fourth series.

The company will accept for purchase: C$274.4 million of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2049, C$289.7 million of 2.90% Senior Notes due 2030, C$340.5 million of 3.30% Senior Notes due 2029, and C$300 million of 3.25% Senior Notes due 2029. The total tendered amount was C$2.17 billion. Rogers will not accept any tendered 4.25% Notes due 2032 or 3.65% Notes due 2027.

Settlement is expected on July 23, 2025, with pricing to occur on July 21, 2025.

Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) has announced pricing details for its cash tender offers to purchase up to US$1.25 billion of eight series of outstanding U.S. dollar debt securities. The tender offers are prioritized based on acceptance priority levels, with no series subject to proration.

The offers include notes with maturities ranging from 2026 to 2049, with total consideration per US$1,000 principal amount varying from US$738.97 to US$980.36. The tender offers will expire on July 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, with settlement expected on July 23, 2025. Holders will receive the total consideration plus accrued interest for accepted notes.