Shaw Communications Inc. operates as a diversified communications company in North America. The company operates through Consumer, Business Network Services, and Wireless segments. The Consumer segment provides cable telecommunications services, including video, Internet, Wi-Fi, phone, and satellite video services to residential customers. The Business Network Services segment provides data networking, video, voice, and Internet services through a national fiber-optic backbone network, as well as satellite video services to businesses and public-sector entities. The Wireless segment provides wireless voice and data communications services for customers. The company was formerly known as Shaw Cable systems Ltd. and changed its name to Shaw Communications Inc. in May 1993. Shaw Communications Inc. was founded in 1966 and is based in Calgary, Canada.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Cable & other pay television services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Discretionary
SymbolNYSE:SJR
CUSIPN/A
Phone403-750-4500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.74
Current Ratio0.65
Quick Ratio0.56
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio22.65
Forward P/E Ratio22.13
P/E Growth3.76
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.70 billion
Price / Sales2.49
Cash Flow$2.3610 per share
Price / Cash8.06
Book Value$9.90 per share
Price / Book1.92
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.84
Net Income$644.63 million
Net Margins6.71%
Return on Equity12.18%
Return on Assets5.15%
Miscellaneous
Employees14,000
Outstanding Shares484,190,000
Market Cap$9.44 billion
Shaw Communications Inc Class B (NYSE:SJR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaw Communications Inc Class B's stock symbol?
Shaw Communications Inc Class B trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SJR."
How often does Shaw Communications Inc Class B pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Shaw Communications Inc Class B?
Shaw Communications Inc Class B announced a monthly dividend on Friday, June 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, October 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.0743 per share on Tuesday, October 30th. This represents a $0.89 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.68%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 12th. View Shaw Communications Inc Class B's Dividend History.
How were Shaw Communications Inc Class B's earnings last quarter?
Shaw Communications Inc Class B (NYSE:SJR) announced its earnings results on Friday, July, 15th. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.24. The company had revenue of $1.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.29 billion. Shaw Communications Inc Class B had a return on equity of 12.18% and a net margin of 6.71%. The company's revenue was up 13.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.42 EPS. View Shaw Communications Inc Class B's Earnings History.
When is Shaw Communications Inc Class B's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Shaw Communications Inc Class B's earnings call?
Shaw Communications Inc Class B will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, October 25th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8003194610.
What price target have analysts set for SJR?
7 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Shaw Communications Inc Class B's stock. Their predictions range from $22.00 to $32.00. On average, they expect Shaw Communications Inc Class B's share price to reach $27.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 44.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Shaw Communications Inc Class B.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Shaw Communications Inc Class B?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shaw Communications Inc Class B in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Shaw Communications Inc Class B.
Are investors shorting Shaw Communications Inc Class B?
Shaw Communications Inc Class B saw a decline in short interest in September. As of September 14th, there was short interest totalling 1,276,571 shares, a decline of 26.5% from the August 31st total of 1,736,522 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 573,152 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.2 days. View Shaw Communications Inc Class B's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Shaw Communications Inc Class B's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Shaw Communications Inc Class B include Rogers Communications (RCI), Liberty Global (LBTYB), Liberty Global (LBTYA), Liberty Global PLC Class C (LBTYK), DISH Network (DISH), Discovery Communications (DISCA), Discovery Inc Series C (DISCK), Liberty Broadband Corp Series A (LBRDA), Liberty Broadband Corp Series C (LBRDK), Viacom (VIAB), Altice USA (ATUS), Qurate Retail Inc Series B (QRTEB), ITV PLC/ADR (ITVPY), Roku (ROKU) and Cable One (CABO).
Who are Shaw Communications Inc Class B's key executives?
Shaw Communications Inc Class B's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Bradley S. Shaw, CEO & Non-Independent Director (Age 54)
- Mr. Jay Mehr, Pres
- Mr. Trevor English, Exec. VP and Chief Financial & Corp. Devel. Officer (Age 44)
- Mr. James Robert Shaw O.C., A.O.E., Founder, Exec. Chair & Director (Age 84)
- Mr. Zoran Stakic, COO & CTO
Who are Shaw Communications Inc Class B's major shareholders?
Shaw Communications Inc Class B's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Bank of Montreal Can (2.12%) and Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. (0.02%).
Which major investors are selling Shaw Communications Inc Class B stock?
SJR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc..
Which major investors are buying Shaw Communications Inc Class B stock?
SJR stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of Montreal Can.
How do I buy shares of Shaw Communications Inc Class B?
Shares of SJR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Shaw Communications Inc Class B's stock price today?
One share of SJR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $19.03.
How big of a company is Shaw Communications Inc Class B?
Shaw Communications Inc Class B has a market capitalization of $9.44 billion and generates $3.70 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $644.63 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.84 on an earnings per share basis. Shaw Communications Inc Class B employs 14,000 workers across the globe.
What is Shaw Communications Inc Class B's official website?
How can I contact Shaw Communications Inc Class B?
Shaw Communications Inc Class B's mailing address is 630-3rd Avenue SW Suite 900, Calgary A0, T2P 4L4. The company can be reached via phone at 403-750-4500.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Shaw Communications Inc Class B (NYSE SJR)
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