Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.50 (As of Feb. 2026) — 61% Above Median


STU:COG Cogeco Communications Inc STU:COG
78 GF Score
Price €39.80
GF Value €39.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cogeco Communications Dividend Payout Ratio?

Cogeco Communications STU:COG +1.02% 78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 as of Feb. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates STU:COG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks better than 58.12% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Cogeco Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:COG' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.31   Max: 0.49
Current: 0.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cogeco Communications was 0.49. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.31.

STU:COG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
58.12% of 191 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs STU:COG: 0.46

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Cogeco Communications is 6.06%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cogeco Communications was 6.47%. The lowest was 1.77%. And the median was 2.62%.

Cogeco Communications's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was €0.61.

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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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Cogeco Communications Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.37 0.46

Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.50 0.46 0.42 0.47 0.50

STU:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Cogeco Communications Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Cogeco Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Aug. 2025 )
=2.296/ 4.943
=0.46

Cogeco Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=0.612/ 1.219
=0.50

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 mean?
Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Cogeco Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #80 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Cogeco Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.49. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Cogeco Communications' value of 0.50 is 5.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #80 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #80 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Cogeco Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Cogeco Communications' value of 0.50 is 5.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cogeco Communications' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Cogeco Communications has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 is 5.7% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. 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 €39.14, compared to a current price of €39.80 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 5.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.53. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (STU:COG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 as of Feb. 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 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.14. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:COG:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.50 (61% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
  • GF Value™: €39.14 vs. price of €39.80 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#80 of 191)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CGEAF:USACCA:Canada
Address 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3301, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 0B3
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.
78GF Score

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