Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.A) reported better-than-expected financial results for the third quarter, topping analyst expectations on the top and bottom lines.
For the quarter, adjusted earnings per share of C$1.37 beat the consensus of C$1.24.
Revenue was up 4% year-over-year at C$5.35 billion, above estimates of $5.29 billion.
The company’s results were boosted by its acquisition of a majority stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE).
Media segment revenue jumped 26% from the year-ago period to C$753 million, attributed to the strong performance of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team during their regular season and the consolidation of MLSE results.
Wireless revenue was C$2.1 billion as Rogers added 62,000 postpaid and 49,000 prepaid net additions. Notably, postpaid churn was 0.99%, the lowest churn in more than two years.
"In the third quarter, we delivered industry-leading combined Wireless and Internet subscriber growth, underpinned by our lowest churn in over two years and healthy margins in Wireless and Cable," Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri said in a statement.
"Our media and sports business also drove strong double-digit revenue growth, highlighting our world-class assets and the opportunity to unlock value for shareholders."
Shares of Rogers Communications added 1.4% post-earnings to trade hands at C$53.