Quebecor Inc
QBR.B
ISIN null / Valor 698513
Quebecor Inc
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About company
Quebecor Inc is a leading multiplatform media company in Quebec, setting the standard for entertainment, news, and culture in the region. The company's business segment includes TVA Group, which operates television channels, magazines, film and television production services, as well as news media, book publishing, music recording, distribution of cultural products, and advertising sales. Quebecor Sports and Entertainment specializes in the production, dissemination, and promotion of cultural and sporting events, bringing Quebec and international talent to mass audiences in its markets. With its various media platforms, Quebecor reaches 99% of Quebecers every week, solidifying its position as a key player in the Quebec media landscape.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: TelecommunicationsLatest Results (19.05.2026):
Quebecor Inc. reported consolidated results for the first quarter of 2026. For Q1 2026, consolidated revenues were $1.40 billion (up 3.9% year‑over‑year), adjusted EBITDA was $576.6 million (up 4.9% YoY, or +13.1% excluding a $47.3 million unfavourable stock‑based compensation charge), adjusted cash flows from operations were $443.7 million (up 10.0%), net income attributable to shareholders was $225.4 million ($1.00 per basic share, +18.2%), and adjusted net income was $219.5 million ($0.97, +18.6%). The Telecommunications segment drove the improvement, the consolidated net debt leverage ratio fell to 2.86x, and free cash flows were $235.5 million.
Revenues
Consolidated Q1 2026 revenues: $1,395.2 million, +$52.1 million (3.9%) vs Q1 2025; Telecommunications revenues were $1,216.9 million (+4.9% or +$56.8M).
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026: $576.6 million, up $27.0 million (4.9%) YoY; excluding a $47.3 million stock‑based compensation charge the increase in adjusted EBITDA would be $74.3 million (13.1%).
Adjusted cash flows from operations & free cash flow
Adjusted cash flows from operations: $443.7 million, up $40.4 million (10.0%). Free cash flows: $235.5 million in Q1 2026.
Net income and adjusted net income
Net income attributable to shareholders: $225.4 million ($1.00 per basic share), +18.2% YoY. Adjusted net income: $219.5 million ($0.97), +18.6% YoY.
Telecommunications segment performance
Telecommunications adjusted EBITDA: $619.6 million; adjusted cash flows from operations: $489.3 million (+11.4% YoY); mobile telephony service revenues rose 8.8% and Internet access revenues +3.2%.
Mobile growth and ARPU
Net additions: 28,800 mobile connections (0.7%) and 13,900 total RGUs in Q1 2026. Mobile ARPU increased 1.4% — the second consecutive quarterly rise.
Balance sheet and leverage
Cash and cash equivalents: $281.1 million at March 31, 2026. Consolidated net debt leverage ratio improved to 2.86x (from 2.95x at Dec. 31, 2025), described as the lowest among Canada’s major telecom providers.
Capital allocation & corporate actions
Capital expenditures (Q1): $132.9 million. During Q1 2026 Quebecor repurchased and cancelled 1,549,900 Class B Shares for $85.2 million and on May 13, 2026 declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share payable June 23, 2026.
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