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Cogeco CommunicationsCGEAF -2.20%74 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.40% as of May. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 12.30. GuruFocus rates CGEAF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 162 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks better than 58.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco Communications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
CGEAF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.4 Med: 12.3 Max: 58.7
Current: 9.4
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.
CGEAF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 58.64% of 162
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.6
vs CGEAF: 9.40
During the past 12 months, Cogeco Communications's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% 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.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cogeco Communications was 0.49. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.31.
2. 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
2026-07-29
2026-07-29
2026-08-12
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.712860
CAD 0.987000
2026-04-23
2026-04-23
2026-05-07
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.734700
CAD 0.987000
2026-01-28
2026-01-28
2026-02-11
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.737626
CAD 0.987000
2025-11-12
2025-11-12
2025-11-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.715153
* 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 Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $42.44.
Cogeco Communications's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $2.862634593.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Cogeco Communications was 6.74%. The lowest was 1.77%. And the median was 2.64%.
Good Sign:
Cogeco Communications Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
* 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.
Cogeco Communications 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
CGEAF vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.40% mean?
Cogeco Communications (CGEAF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.40% as of May. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 12.30. Over the past decade, Cogeco Communications' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 9.40 to 58.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #67 out of 162 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Cogeco Communications' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Cogeco Communications' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.40% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 12.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.40 to a high of 58.70. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.60. Cogeco Communications' value of 9.40% is 67.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #67 out of 162 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #67 out of 162 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Cogeco Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.60. Cogeco Communications' value of 9.40% is 67.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cogeco Communications' own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 9.40 to 58.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.30 vs. the industry median of 5.60, Cogeco Communications has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.60, based on 162 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.40% is 67.9% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.40%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 12.30. 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 (CGEAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.27, compared to a current price of $42.44 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.40%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 12.30 and 67.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.60. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (CGEAF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.40% as of May. 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 (CGEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.44 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.27.
GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CGEAF:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 9.40% (24% below median its 10-year median of 12.30)
GF Value™: $44.27 vs. price of $42.44 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#67 of 162)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGEAF 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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