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Top 14 Broadcasting Stocks That Could Still Outperform the Market

Melisa R. H.Melisa R. H. Posted On June 27, 2019
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What’s a broadcaster?

It used to be a TV network, plain and simple, but nowadays it’s a telco or media giant with tentacles reaching into the internet, cell phones, cable TV and, increasingly, streaming services.

In Canada, the three telcos enjoy an oligopoly by charging some of the highest data and phone rates in the world, which pay shareholders safe dividends.
An expected interest rate will be another tailwind.

Across the border, Disney has entered the streaming business with Disney+ that may or may not take away business from Netflix. Meanwhile, more traditional broadcasters, such as ATN here (SAT-X) or Grupo Televisa (TV-N) in America and Mexico, serve niche markets.

Here’s a list of the top broadcasting stocks:

🎦 Broadcasting

Canada Stocks

Evertz Technologies Ltd. (ET-T)

An overlooked Canadian success story, Evertz, upgrades broadcasting equipment across North America. They are the leader in this space, and are expanding their presence.

Evertz Technologies Ltd. (ET-T) — Stockchase
Evertz Technologies Ltd. (ET-T) — Stockchase

Good managers who own a lot of stock. The stock has been rangebound for years as they payout a lot of its cash flow. Broadcasting has its challenges, though. ET are leaders in their space, but they serve a limited audience, which keeps him away. If you own it, hold on and watch what the…

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Corus Entertainment (B) (CJR.B-T)

It’s no secret that Corus has been struggling, then last month Shaw sold its $548 million stake. Some say this now is a buying opportunity, while others stay on the sidelines.

Corus Entertainment (B) (CJR.B-T) — Stockchase
Corus Entertainment (B) (CJR.B-T) — Stockchase

(A Top Pick Oct 08/19, Down 20%) It was an income idea that was impacted by COVID. Last year at this time we saw money flowing back toward TV advertisers. There is a little momentum in their advertizing revenue and it is starting to come back.

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Asian Television Network International (SAT-X)

Based in Markham, ATN broadcasts to the South Asian-Canadian community in languages including Hindi and Bengali. This demographic is large and wealthy, but ATN contends with piracy of South Asian content. That said, ATN is profitable and generates decent cash flow.

Asian Television Network International (SAT-X) — Stockchase
Asian Television Network International (SAT-X) — Stockchase

They have a fair bit of cash in the bank. Being a smaller company it suffers more from pirated content on the Internet. It was a really well run company. They had a lot of cash in the bank.

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Telus Corp (T-T)

Telus has forecast its annual dividend growth rate of 7-10% for the next three years as its payout ratio declines. All this as the big three slash unlimited broadband rates in a battle to win customers.

Telus Corp (T-T) — Stockchase
Telus Corp (T-T) — Stockchase

Best quality in the telecom space. Good, stable cashflow to support the great dividend. TV ads might have been hurt by Covid, but infrastructure remains important with the 5G rollout. Well run, will continue to do well. A close competitor is Telus, but why switch?

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Rogers Communications (B) (RCI.B-T)

Rogers shot the opening salvo in the current data-plan war among Canadian telcos. A Toronto Raptors’ championship won’t hurt Rogers’ bottom line, but Rogers trails its peers in laying 5G fiber-optic to the home.

Rogers Communications (B) (RCI.B-T) — Stockchase
Rogers Communications (B) (RCI.B-T) — Stockchase

It's fine, but not his top pick in the telco space. Low beta. Less of a yield than others. A defensive, work from home play. Some of the bloom may come off the work from home trade, and money may flow to more cyclical parts of the market.

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BCE Inc. (BCE-T)

A dominant player in this space that’s long enjoyed growth, but how much growth is left? At least the 5% dividend yield is safe, which is why many investors buy this stock.

BCE Inc. (BCE-T) — Stockchase
BCE Inc. (BCE-T) — Stockchase

Likes it. Stock has moved sideways. Live sports coming back should increase ad revenues again. Long-term, wireless market will continue to be strong. Likes it for the dividend and transition to 5G. Yield is 6% and should grow by 4-5%.

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Quebecor Inc (B) (QBR.B-T)

It’s enjoyed a superb run since 2015 and many analysts expect more growth to come, but their operations are limited to Quebec.

Quebecor Inc (B) (QBR.B-T) — Stockchase
Quebecor Inc (B) (QBR.B-T) — Stockchase

Pre-COVIC, he saw that tech was going to pop, and now the puck is heading to boring value names, like Quebecor. Has an 11% growth rate and trades at 12.6x 2021. Its a very cheap telco and have a lot of cash to return to shareholders and raise the dividend if they wish. Their wireless…

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U.S. Stocks

Time Warner Inc (TWX-N)

The U.S. Justice Department originally challenged AT&T’s takeover 12 months ago, but to the surprise of some eventually approved the deal. Now, the entertainment giant is even bigger as WarnerMedia. The company operates in film, TV, cable and publishing, including HBO and the Turner Broadcasting System.

Time Warner Inc (TWX-N) — Stockchase
Time Warner Inc (TWX-N) — Stockchase

(A Top Pick Jan 30/18, Up 5%) He bought this back believing the AT&T merger would go through--and it did. It worked out for him.

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Comcast Corp (CMCSA-Q)

The world’s largest teleco, Comcast penetrates nearly half of all Amerian households. All eyes are on Comcast’s $39 billion takeover of U.K. broadcaster, Sky.

Comcast Corp (CMCSA-Q) — Stockchase
Comcast Corp (CMCSA-Q) — Stockchase

He likes it. Known from providing high-speed internet in the U.S. which enjoys high barriers to entry. Good cash flow. Problem here are the theme parks it owns, down 70% in attendance because of Covid; they may even close down. The broadband business is doing very well, undervalued and Comcast will do well in the…

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Gray Television, Inc. (GTN-N)

Gray is a broadcaster based in Atlanta that operates in over 90 small- and mid-sized American markets. It continues to expand.

Gray Television, Inc. (GTN-N) — Stockchase
Gray Television, Inc. (GTN-N) — Stockchase

(A Top Pick May 31/18, Up 37%) $16.20 exit level. This company's too uneven, he wouldn't recommend it at this point.

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Echostar Communications (DISH-Q)

Based in Colorado, this direct-broadcast satellite player owns Dish Network. It doesn’t pay a dividend, but the stock just came off its 52-week high.

Echostar Communications (DISH-Q) — Stockchase
Echostar Communications (DISH-Q) — Stockchase

Generates a lot of free cash and does stock buy backs. Will give a dividend of $1 in a week.

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Walt Disney (DIS-N)

One of the biggest announcements this spring was the long-awaited announcement of Disney+, a new streaming service that’s expect to compete with Netflix. Or will it complement the streamer by reaching a younger audience? Regardless, this is definitely a stock to watch.

Walt Disney (DIS-N) — Stockchase
Walt Disney (DIS-N) — Stockchase

Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Disney, on the other hand, is more diverse. Shutdowns of its theme parks and cruise line hurt their bottom line, but their streaming service keeps knocking it out of the park and will make up that shortfall. Also, the House of the Mouse will raise subscription fees in the new year.…

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Espial Group (ESP-T)

This Ottawa software company helps service providers launch next-generation video offerings. It’s partnered with the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Google. Despite a good balance sheet, Espial’s operations have been quiet lately.

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Espial Group (ESP-T) — Stockchase

They haven't won many contracts lately. They had signed a deal with Rogers to make them look like Apple TV and more user-friendly, but lost that contract, then signed a few new contracts, but those revenues haven't come to fruition. He still holds it thought it's been going down. There's lot of cash on the…

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Mexican Stock

Grupo Televisa (TV-N)

A Mexican multimedia company, Grupo is the second-largest broadcaster in Hispanic America as well as the first of all the Spanish-speaking world. Much of its programming airs in the U.S.

Grupo Televisa (TV-N) — Stockchase
Grupo Televisa (TV-N) — Stockchase

(A Top Pick Jan 7/13. Up 4.33%.) When it became apparent the developing markets were behaving a little bit more poorly, he exited his position at about $30. Great company and ultimately it is in the right group but he prefers to focus on more US domestic companies.

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