Corus Entertainment (B)CJR.B.TOWATCHDec 12, 2016Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 04, 2026. Market Open.
Since last summer there has been a recession in advertising for television and this has been a problem for Chorus. There are longer term headwinds since subscribers are moving more to streaming services. Chorus has STACK TV but it is an uphill battle against some of the big companies. It sold its animation studio to help reduce debt load but debt is still pretty high. The stock is too risky.
It is a big holding. The hefty dividend yield is quite safe. They are just integrating the Shaw media acquisitions they made. The next few quarters will be telling as the advertising rates get renegotiated. They are doing a good job of cutting costs and getting into their own production. If everything plays out it will do well for them. 9% dividend.