Cogeco

Cogeco

Subscription-based Internet, TV, and phone provider

Overview

Cogeco is a Canadian telecommunications and media company that provides high-speed Internet, television, and phone services. Its flagship product, EPICO, bundles Internet and TV into one package, sold mainly in Ontario and Quebec, with monthly subscription fees and option for bundled discounts. The company delivers services over its own network and emphasizes customer support available online and in-store seven days a week. Cogeco differentiates itself through its regional focus, integrated EPICO bundles, and a strong emphasis on service reliability and customer care, supported by ongoing network expansion to reach more communities. The overall goal is to offer comprehensive and reliable telecommunications solutions that meet the needs of residential and business customers while maintaining a competitive edge.

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About Cogeco

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Why Cogeco is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Entertainment

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1956

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What believers are saying

  • Canadian revenue rose 0.5% and EBITDA rose 3.9% in Q3 2026.
  • August 2026 notes priced at 4.565%, extending liquidity and refinancing 2023 debt.
  • Transformation program enters its final year, with tighter capital spending lifting cash generation.

What critics are saying

  • Q3 2026 U.S. impairment cut C$2.2 billion, exposing Breezeline's collapsing economics.
  • U.S. revenue fell 10.1% in Q3 2026; management warned of materially higher losses.
  • February 2026 Ontario layoffs signaled ongoing restructuring pressure and service-risk management.

What makes Cogeco unique

  • Ontario-Quebec scale gives Cogeco dense regional broadband economics against national rivals.
  • July 2026 Assurant-Best Buy mobile partnership widens Cogeco beyond legacy cable bundles.
  • Q3 fiscal 2026 produced C$170.7 million free cash flow despite revenue decline.

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Funding

Total Funding

$868.6M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

7 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
CanTech Letter
Sep 3rd, 2026
Cogeco Communications: buy, sell or hold?

Cogeco Communications: buy, sell or hold? Last updated on September 3, 2026 at 11:13am ADT National Bank Financial analyst Adam Shine says Cogeco Communications' (Cogeco Communications Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:CCA) growth outlook remains muted as competitive pressure weighs on Breezeline in the United States. As reported by the Globe and Mail, Shine maintained his "Sector Perform" rating on Cogeco and lowered his target to $69.00 from $70.00 The average target is $73.22. Shine now expects Q4 revenue of $694-million, down 2.0% year-over-year and slightly below his previous $695-million estimate. He forecasts adjusted EPS of $2.18, down four cents from his prior estimate but up 4.4% from a year earlier. The analyst noted that Cogeco is entering the final year of its three-year transformation program, but the U.S. competitive environment has been more difficult than expected. For fiscal 2027, Shine forecasts revenue of $2.71-billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.35-billion, below Street estimates of $2.73-billion and $1.37-billion. Cogeco's Q3 results showed revenue fell 4.7% to $696.7-million, while Adjusted EBITDA declined 3.0% to $351.5-million. Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $2.35 from $1.82 a year earlier. In Canada, revenue increased 0.5% and Adjusted EBITDA rose 3.9%, while U.S. revenue fell 10.1% and U.S. Adjusted EBITDA declined 10.0%. CEO Frédéric Perron said Canadian performance remained strong, but U.S. competition intensified, leaving financial improvement slower than expected. Shine expects another dividend increase, but at a slower pace. After increases of 8% in fiscal 2024 and 7% in fiscal 2025, he assumes a 5% increase for fiscal 2027. Rod Weatherbie. Rod Weatherbie is a journalist based in Prince Edward Island. Since 2004, he has written extensively about the Canadian property and casualty insurance landscape. He was also a founder and contributing editor for a Toronto-based arts website and a PEI-based food magazine. His fiction and poetry have been featured in The Fiddlehead, The Antigonish Review, and Juniper. RBC Capital Markets analyst Drew McReynolds cut his target on Cogeco Communications (Cogeco Communications Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials... Cogeco Communications (Cogeco Communications Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:CCA) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Jan. 14, showing... Loading more...

Telecom Ramblings
Sep 1st, 2026
Cogeco Communications reopens $200M senior secured notes at 4.565% yield

Cogeco Communications has priced a $200 million offering of senior secured notes due 2033. The notes carry a 5.299% interest rate and will be issued at 103.966% of face value, yielding 4.565%. The notes will be fungible with $300 million of similar notes issued in February 2023. BMO Nesbitt Burns, CIBC World Markets, and National Bank Financial serve as joint bookrunners. The offering is expected to close around 10 August 2026. Cogeco Communications plans to use proceeds to repay existing debt and for general corporate purposes. The notes received provisional ratings of BBB (low) from DBRS Morningstar and BBB- from Standard & Poor's. They are being offered in Canada through private placement under securities law exemptions. Cogeco Communications provides telecommunications services to 1.6 million subscribers in Canada and 13 US states under the Cogeco, oxio, Breezeline, and welo brands.

MarketBeat
Aug 31st, 2026
National Bank Financial issues pessimistic forecast for Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) stock price.

National Bank Financial issues pessimistic forecast for Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) stock price. August 31, 2026 Key points. * National Bank Financial lowered Cogeco Communications' price target from C$70 to C$69 while maintaining a "sector perform" rating, implying 15.52% potential upside from the current price. * Analyst sentiment remains generally positive, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and average target of C$73.11; ratings include one Strong Buy, two Buys, and four Holds. * Cogeco shares closed at C$59.73, near their 52-week low, while the company reported C$2.35 in quarterly EPS and C$696.68 million in revenue. Its balance sheet metrics include high debt-to-equity and negative net margin and return on equity. * Five stocks we like better than Cogeco Communications. Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA - Get Free Report) had its target price lowered by analysts at National Bank Financial from C$70.00 to C$69.00 in a research note issued to investors on Monday,BayStreet.CA reports. The brokerage presently has a "sector perform" rating on the stock. National Bank Financial's price objective points to a potential upside of 15.52% from the stock's current price. Several other brokerages have also issued reports on CCA. Desjardins set a C$68.00 target price on shares of Cogeco Communications and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Cogeco Communications from C$74.00 to C$70.00 and set a "sector perform" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of C$73.11. Cogeco Communications price performance. Shares of Cogeco Communications stock traded down C$0.31 on Monday, hitting C$59.73. The company's stock had a trading volume of 37,093 shares, compared to its average volume of 178,926. The company has a market capitalization of C$2.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.77 and a beta of 0.94. Cogeco Communications has a 1 year low of C$58.42 and a 1 year high of C$77.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 241.79, a quick ratio of 0.49 and a current ratio of 0.47. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of C$61.87 and a 200-day moving average price of C$65.43. Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported C$2.35 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of C$696.68 million for the quarter. Cogeco Communications had a negative return on equity of 38.76% and a negative net margin of 39.56%. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Cogeco Communications will post 8.4900498 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. About Cogeco Communications. Cogeco Communications Inc is a leading telecommunications provider committed to bringing people together through powerful communications and entertainment experiences. We provide world-class Internet, wireless, video and wireline phone services to 1.6 million residential and business subscribers in Canada and thirteen states in the United States. Our services are marketed under the Cogeco and oxio brands in Canada, and under the Breezeline brand in the U.S. We take pride in our strong presence in the communities we serve and in our commitment to a sustainable future. Discover more Track Market Trends Compare Investment Apps Take Economics Courses This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. Continue following MarketBeat Before you consider Cogeco Communications, you'll want to hear this. MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and Cogeco Communications wasn't on the list. While Cogeco Communications currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys. Discover the 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2026 and secure reliable income in uncertain markets. Download the report now to identify top dividend payers and avoid common yield traps.

Newswire
Aug 24th, 2026
CCMM to welcome Premier Doug Ford on November 17 for a discussion on Quebec-Ontario economic ties.

CCMM to welcome Premier Doug Ford on November 17 for a discussion on Quebec-Ontario economic ties. Aug 24, 2026, 16:53 ET MONTRÉAL, Aug. 24, 2026 /CNW/ - The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM) will have the honour of welcoming the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, to its podium on November 17 as part of a business luncheon. This event will provide Montréal's business community with an opportunity to hear the Premier share his vision and discuss opportunities to strengthen economic ties between Quebec and Ontario. "We are pleased to welcome Premier Doug Ford to Montréal. His presence at the Chamber's podium reflects our commitment to fostering ongoing dialogue with our economic partners. At a time marked by uncertainty and trade tensions, Quebec and Ontario have every reason to work more closely together. Strengthening this economic corridor represents a strategic lever for growth and resilience for our businesses," said Isabelle Dessureault, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal. About this CN Headlines business luncheon This CN Headlines business luncheon is presented by Cogeco, in strategic partnership with Norton Rose Fulbright, in association with Medicom, and in collaboration with TACT. About the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal With a network of 8,000 members, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (hereinafter, "the Chamber") is active on three fronts: it is the voice of the city's business community, delivers specialized services to businesses and their representatives and leads impact initiatives to strengthen the business ecosystem. For more than 200 years, it has been acting on issues that are decisive for the prosperity of the city's businesses. With the support of its experts, the Chamber's goal is to accelerate the creation and growth of businesses of all sizes, at home and around the world. SOURCE Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain

ZoomerMedia
Jul 24th, 2026
Cogeco now sells phones in partnership with Best Buy.

Cogeco now sells phones in partnership with Best Buy. New, used and Best Buy-certified Open Box phones are available. Jul 24, 2026 3:57 PM EDT Cogeco has partnered with Best Buy Canada to start selling phones. Backed by global protection company Assurant, Cogeco Mobile customers can now browse and purchase from a curated selection of compatible new, refurbished and Best Buy Canada-certified Open Box phones. These phones are available on Best Buy.ca and include the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25, S24 and S22, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and Google Pixel 10a and Pixel 7. More information on Cogeco's offers, meanwhile, can be found on the telecom's website. MobileSyrup may earn a commission from purchases made via its links, which helps fund the journalism Mobilesyrup provide free on its website. These links do not influence its editorial content. Support Mobilesyrup here.

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