TELUS (TU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

TELUS Corporation is a leading Canadian telecommunications company that provides a wide range of communications products and services. Its core offerings include wireless voice and data services, high-speed Internet, IP-based voice, television, and advanced data solutions for residential and business customers. The company also delivers managed network solutions, cloud services, cybersecurity, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications to enterprises across various industries, supporting digital transformation and connectivity initiatives.

Founded in 1990 as BC Telephone Company (BCTel), the firm rebranded as TELUS in 1999 following a merger with Alberta’s public telephone provider, AGT. Since privatizing in 2000, TELUS has steadily expanded its network infrastructure across Canada and invested in next-generation technologies such as fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and 5G wireless. In addition to its Canadian operations, TELUS International, a subsidiary, extends the company’s digital and customer experience services to markets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

TELUS differentiates itself through its integrated suite of health and technology solutions under TELUS Health, which offers electronic medical records, pharmacy management, virtual care platforms, and health benefit solutions. The company also emphasizes sustainability, aiming for carbon-neutral operations and significant investments in community and social programs, including health, education, and economic development initiatives. Strategic partnerships with equipment vendors and technology innovators further bolster TELUS’s ability to deliver comprehensive end-to-end connectivity and digital services.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Darren Entwistle, who has guided the company since 2000, TELUS continues to prioritize network reliability, innovation, and customer experience. Its executive team is focused on driving profitable growth through network expansion, digital services, and new market opportunities, positioning TELUS as a key player in Canada’s evolving telecommunications landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $15.80 to $16.06
• 50-Day Range: $15.60 to $16.64
• 52-Week Range: $13.24 to $17.26
• Volume: 3.18 million shs
• Average Volume: 3.36 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $24.31 billion
• P/E Ratio: 34.42
• Dividend Yield: 7.58%
• Price Target: $21.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

TELUS Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

TELUS scored higher than 74% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 52nd out of 98 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

TELUS has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.14, and is based on 1 buy rating, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

TELUS has a consensus price target of $21.50, representing about 35.7% upside from its current price of $15.85.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

TELUS has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.86%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for TELUS are expected to grow by 9.86% in the coming year, from $0.71 to $0.78 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of TELUS is 34.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 279.74.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of TELUS is 34.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 51.75.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

TELUS has a PEG Ratio of 4.79. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

TELUS has a P/B Ratio of 1.94. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.06% of the outstanding shares of TELUS have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

TELUS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in TELUS has recently decreased by 8.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

TELUS is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.31%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

TELUS has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of TELUS is 260.87%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, TELUS will have a dividend payout ratio of 153.85% in the coming year. This indicates that TELUS may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.06% of the outstanding shares of TELUS have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

TELUS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in TELUS has recently decreased by 8.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.87

News Sentiment

TELUS has a news sentiment score of 0.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for TELUS this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for TU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

13 people have added TELUS to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 160% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, TELUS insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.09% of the stock of TELUS is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

49.40% of the stock of TELUS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

TU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TU shares performed this year?

TELUS's stock was trading at $13.56 at the start of the year. Since then, TU shares have increased by 16.9% and is now trading at $15.8450.

How were TELUS's earnings last quarter?

TELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU) announced its earnings results on Friday, August, 1st. The Wireless communications provider reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.17 by $0.01. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did TELUS's stock split?

Shares of TELUS split on Wednesday, March 18th 2020.The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, February 13th 2020. The newly issued shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, March 17th 2020. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

Does TELUS have any subsidiaries?

TELUS subsidiaries include Blacksmith Applications, Lionbridge AI, Equinoxe Virtual Clinic Corp., Price's Alarms, AFS Technologies Inc, Mobile Klinik, Decisive Farming, and more.

Who are TELUS's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of TELUS include 1832 Asset Management L.P. (2.63%), TD Asset Management Inc (2.38%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (2.13%) and Bank of Nova Scotia (1.30%).

How do I buy shares of TELUS?

Shares of TU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of TELUS own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that TELUS investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Humana (HUM).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 7/2 Dividend: 6/10/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/2 Dividend: 6/10/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/02/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/01/2025
• Today: 9/10/2025
• Record date for 10/1 Dividend: 9/10/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend: 9/10/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/14/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: Diversified Comm Services
• Sub-Industry: Communication
• Current Symbol: NYSE:TU
• CIK: 868675
• Web: www.telus.com
• Phone: (604) 697-8044
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 106,800
• Year Founded: 1990

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for TELUS: $21.50
• High Price Target: $21.50
• Low Price Target: $21.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +35.7%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.14
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.46
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 34.45
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.32
• P/E Growth: 4.79
• Net Income: $724.69 million
• Net Margins: 4.67%
• Pretax Margin: 4.63%
• Return on Equity: 9.10%
• Return on Assets: 2.59%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.72
• Current Ratio: 0.86
• Quick Ratio: 0.81

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $20.42 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.19
• Cash Flow: $2.61 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.06
• Book Value: $8.15 per share
• Price / Book: 1.94

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,535,000,000
• Free Float: 1,533,619,000
• Market Cap: $24.32 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.72