As of today (2026-06-26), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Cogeco Communications is 6.25%.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cogeco Communications is 6.12%.
STU:COG's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 77.58% of 223
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.21
vs STU:COG: 6.25
During the past 12 months, Cogeco Communications's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cogeco Communications was 58.70% per year. The lowest was 9.40% per year. And the median was 12.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Cogeco Communications Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
STU:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cogeco Communications Forward Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Cogeco Communications Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CAD 0.987000
2026-04-23
2026-04-23
2026-05-07
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:EUR 0.628168
CAD 0.987000
2026-01-28
2026-01-28
2026-02-11
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:EUR 0.627720
CAD 0.987000
2025-11-12
2025-11-12
2025-11-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:EUR 0.618607
CAD 0.922000
2025-07-29
2025-07-29
2025-08-12
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:EUR 0.618996
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Cogeco Communications's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.25% mean?
Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.25% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #50 out of 223 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Cogeco Communications' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.25%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21. Cogeco Communications' value of 6.25% is 48.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #50 out of 223 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #50 out of 223 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Cogeco Communications in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21. Cogeco Communications' value of 6.25% is 48.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.21, based on 223 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.25% is 48.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cogeco Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.17, compared to a current price of €39.80 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.25% and 48.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.21. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (STU:COG), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.25% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €39.80 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.17.
GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:COG:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 6.25%
GF Value™: €39.17 vs. price of €39.80 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#50 of 223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:COG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cogeco Communications is a telecom service provider in Canada and the US, specifically in rural and suburban geographies. It offers wireline services such as broadband internet, TV, and landline phone services. In Canada, the firm operates under its Cogeco Connexion and Oxio brands, reaching roughly 2.1 million homes and businesses throughout Ontario and Quebec. In the US, Cogeco operates under its Breezeline brand throughout the East Coast, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, reaching 1.8 million homes and businesses. Cogeco is expanding its offerings to include consumer wireless services, operating as a mobile virtual network operator.
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