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Rogers Communications has shown mixed feedback among industry experts, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. The company is recognized for its sports asset portfolio, which holds significant value and potential for monetization, especially following its acquisition of MLSE. However, concerns persist regarding competitive pressures, high debt levels, and network quality, suggesting a cautious approach moving forward. While some analysts appreciate the defensive nature of the stock amidst a challenging telecom environment, others emphasize the need for improved growth and capital management. Despite the general lack of significant growth prospects, Rogers is viewed as a safer bet for income-focused investors, particularly due to its dividend sustainability and potential for future cash flow increases.
We are beginning to see a little bit of a war in the telecommunication industry. We may be into a little bit of a price war. They have not competed to date as well with BCE's fiber to the home. When these guys fight for market share that is the time to look at cash flow. He'd be hesitant to invest in this one if going into the group.
Which telco to buy? Canadian telcos are a good place to invest (an oligopoly) though he owns none of them. Headwinds: slower growth compared to 5-10 years ago, especially in the wireline business and people move to cell phones. BCE, then Telus and Rogers in this order have the most exposure to wireline. Therefore, his first choice is Rogers, though he would carefully weigh all of them first.
Telus vs Rogers? He prefers neither. The valuation is too rich. He sold his Rogers around $72. He would prefer Telus as it is more diversified and does not have the struggles of content issues. He would actually buy Shaw instead as they enter the wireless space. He would buy all three on weakness, but enter Shaw today.