Shaw Communications Inc. operates as a connectivity company in North America. The company operates through Wireline and Wireless segments. The Wireline segment provides broadband Internet, Shaw Go WiFi, video, and digital phone services to residential customers; and Internet, data, WiFi, digital phone, and video services to business customers. 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
Industry Cable & other pay television services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Phone403-750-4500
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.01 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
OptionableOptionable
Shaw Communications (NYSE:SJR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaw Communications' stock symbol?
Shaw Communications trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SJR."
How often does Shaw Communications pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Shaw Communications?
Shaw Communications announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 15th will be given a dividend of $0.0748 per share on Monday, April 29th. This represents a $0.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.42%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 12th. View Shaw Communications' Dividend History.
How were Shaw Communications' earnings last quarter?
Shaw Communications Inc (NYSE:SJR) announced its earnings results on Monday, January, 14th. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.09. The business earned $1.36 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.32 billion. Shaw Communications had a net margin of 2.29% and a return on equity of 14.12%. The company's revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.22 EPS. View Shaw Communications' Earnings History.
When is Shaw Communications' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SJR?
6 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Shaw Communications' shares. Their forecasts range from $28.00 to $28.00. On average, they expect Shaw Communications' stock price to reach $28.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 38.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Shaw Communications.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Shaw Communications?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shaw Communications in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Shaw Communications.
Has Shaw Communications been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about SJR stock has been trending very positive recently, InfoTrie reports. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Shaw Communications earned a news sentiment score of 3.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news coverage about the company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Shaw Communications' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Shaw Communications include Rogers Communications (RCI), Liberty Global (LBTYB), Liberty Global (LBTYA), Liberty Global (LBTYK), Discovery Communications (DISCA), DISH Network (DISH), Liberty Broadband Corp Series C (LBRDK), Liberty Broadband Corp Series A (LBRDA), Altice USA (ATUS), Discovery Inc Series C (DISCK), Viacom (VIAB), Qurate Retail Inc Series B (QRTEB), ITV PLC/ADR (ITVPY), Cable One (CABO) and Roku (ROKU).
Who are Shaw Communications' key executives?
Shaw Communications' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. James Robert Shaw O.C., A.O.E., Founder & Exec. Chairman (Age 85)
- Mr. Bradley S. Shaw, CEO & Non-Independent Director (Age 55)
- Mr. Jay Mehr, Pres
- Mr. Trevor English, Exec. VP and Chief Financial & Corp. Devel. Officer (Age 45)
- Mr. Zoran Stakic, COO & CTO
Who are Shaw Communications' major shareholders?
Shaw Communications' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include USS Investment Management Ltd (0.12%), Addenda Capital Inc. (0.11%), Advisors Capital Management LLC (0.01%), DORCHESTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT Co (0.00%) and Quadrant Capital Group LLC (0.00%).
Which major investors are buying Shaw Communications stock?
SJR stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Addenda Capital Inc., USS Investment Management Ltd, Advisors Capital Management LLC, DORCHESTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT Co and Quadrant Capital Group LLC.
How do I buy shares of Shaw Communications?
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' stock price today?
One share of SJR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $20.28.
How big of a company is Shaw Communications?
Shaw Communications has a market capitalization of $9.86 billion and generates $4.01 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $46.98 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.18 on an earnings per share basis.
What is Shaw Communications' official website?
How can I contact Shaw Communications?
Shaw Communications' 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 (NYSE SJR)
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