The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday edition that Rogers posted positive 2026 guidance and increases to its revenue and net income in its fourth quarter, boosted by strong media earnings as the company looks to capitalize on its sports assets in the coming year. The Globe's Irene Galea writes, however, the company's net new wireless mobile phone subscribers were much lower than last year, and other telecom metrics were either flat or down as the sector continues to face headwinds to growth. Rogers forecast an increase in service revenue of between 3 and 5 per cent in 2026 compared with last year, with expected growth of between 1 and 3 per cent in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Rogers expects capital expenditures to be below 2025 levels, and free cash flow to improve. The guidance prompted a mild reaction from analysts. "We view the results and 2026 guidance as largely neutral to a modest positive for the shares at current levels," Royal Bank of Canada analyst Drew McReynolds said in a note to investors Thursday morning. Rogers reported $5.2-billion of service revenue during the three-month period ended Dec. 31, up 16 per cent from last year. Total revenue was $6.1-billion.