About Quebecor Inc. (QBCRF) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Quebecor Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates in the telecommunications, media, and sports and entertainment businesses in Canada. Its Telecommunications segment offers television distribution, Internet access, wireline and mobile telephony, business solutions, and over-the-top video services; and Helix, a technology platform that provides entertainment and home management with features, including voice remote, ultra-intelligent Wi-Fi, and support for home automation. The company's Media segment is involved in the operation of over-the-air television network and specialty television services; provides soundstage and equipment rental, and post-production services for the film and television industries; prints, publishes, and distributes daily newspapers; operates news and entertainment digital platforms and a music streaming service; publishes and distributes magazines; produces and distributes audiovisual content; and operates an out-of-home advertising business. Its Sports and Entertainment segment engages in the show production, sporting, and cultural events management; publishing and distribution of books; distribution and production of music; and operation of two Quebec Major Junior Hockey League teams. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Is QBCRF a good dividend investment in 2026?
QBCRF offers a 2.48% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 100/100 (Very Safe). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 75.1% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
QBCRF DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your QBCRF portfolio grows to $853.8K vs $536.7K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
QBCRF dividend growth history & forecast
QBCRF has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 75.1% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 2.48%.
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 QBCRF Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold QBCRF.
Gross yield
2.48%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
2.11%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.69%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2.48%
-0.32%
$248 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
2.11%
-0.69%
$211 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.98%
-0.82%
$198 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2.48%
-0.32%
$248 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
2.26%
-0.54%
$226 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2.48%
-0.32%
$248 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.86%
-0.94%
$186 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
2.11%
-0.69%
$211 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.74%
-1.06%
$174 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.83%
-0.97%
$183 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.74%
-1.06%
$174 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 QBCRF Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
7yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your QBCRF investment of $42.27/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$205.2K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$202.8K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in QBCRF for:
Shares needed
26,946
Capital required
$1,139,007
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.05/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 QBCRF Dividend Payment Schedule
QBCRF pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$2.23 / payment
$8.91 / year after tax
100 shares
$22.27 / payment
$89.07 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$222.67 / payment
$890.69 / year after tax
📊 QBCRF vs Communication Services Benchmarks
How QBCRF compares to typical Communication Services averages.
Benchmark: Communication Services
Dividend Yield▲+0.18% vs sectorBetter
QBCRF
2.48%
avg
2.30%
5Y Dividend CAGR▲+69.90% vs sectorBetter
QBCRF
75.10%
avg
5.20%
Payout Ratio▼+2.00% vs sectorBelow avg
QBCRF
50.00%
avg
48.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for QBCRF sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ QBCRF Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Next Earnings Report: 2026-05-07(in 36 days)EPS estimate: $0.68
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
1.78
🔴 Distress Zone — elevated dividend cut risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
7/9
✅ Strong fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the QBCRF dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →