NYSE:TU TELUS (TU) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The “Perfect Storm” for Gold (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free TU Stock Alerts $15.76 +0.08 (+0.51%) (As of 04/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$15.63▼$15.9050-Day Range$15.69▼$18.0652-Week Range$15.35▼$21.34Volume2.03 million shsAverage Volume2.52 million shsMarket Capitalization$23.26 billionP/E Ratio36.65Dividend Yield6.98%Price Target$27.31 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get TELUS alerts: Email Address TELUS MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside73.3% Upside$27.31 Price TargetShort InterestBearish1.64% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.69Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth11.69%From $0.77 to $0.86 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.92 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector60th out of 96 stocksRadiotelephone Communication Industry3rd out of 6 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingTELUS has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageTELUS has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.64% of the outstanding shares of TELUS have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverTELUS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in TELUS has recently increased by 15.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipTELUS is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.00%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthTELUS does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of TELUS is 255.81%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, TELUS will have a dividend payout ratio of 127.91% in the coming year. This indicates that TELUS may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for TU. Previous Next 2.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentTELUS has a news sentiment score of 0.69. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for TELUS this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 22 people have searched for TU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -24% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 7 people have added TELUS to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -30% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, TELUS insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.09% of the stock of TELUS is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions49.40% of the stock of TELUS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for TELUS are expected to grow by 11.69% in the coming year, from $0.77 to $0.86 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of TELUS is 36.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.94.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of TELUS is 36.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 78.59.Price to Earnings Growth RatioTELUS has a PEG Ratio of 1.89. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioTELUS has a P/B Ratio of 1.80. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressAI “wealth window” is closing soon!Today, I’m making my boldest prediction ever. Next-generation AI technology will create the first $100 TRILLION industry.I put together this personal video [HERE]… About TELUS Stock (NYSE:TU)TELUS Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides a range of telecommunications and information technology products and services in Canada. It operates through Technology Solutions and Digitally-Led Customer Experiences segments. The Technology Solutions segment offers a range of telecommunications products and services; network services; healthcare services; mobile technologies equipment; data services, such as internet protocol; television; hosting, managed information technology, and cloud-based services; software, data management, and data analytics-driven smart food-chain and consumer goods technologies; home and business security; healthcare software and technology solutions; and voice and other telecommunications services, as well as mobile and fixed voice and data telecommunications services and products. The Digitally-Led Customer Experiences segment provides digital customer experience and digital-enablement transformation solutions, including artificial intelligence and content management solutions. The company was formerly known as TELUS Communications Inc. and changed its name to TELUS Corporation in February 2005. TELUS Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.Read More TU Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart TU Stock News HeadlinesApril 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Maintained for Telus Amid Competitive Market and Positive Financial OutlookMarch 20, 2024 | msn.comHere are Rogers, Telus, Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from March 20April 17, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)AI “wealth window” is closing soon!Today, I’m making my boldest prediction ever. Next-generation AI technology will create the first $100 TRILLION industry.March 19, 2024 | seekingalpha.comT:CA TELUS CorporationMarch 19, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comThis Telus offshoot only covers certain drugs for its employees if they come from its own pharmacyMarch 13, 2024 | fool.caTelus Is Paying $1.50 Per Share in Dividends: Time to Buy the Stock?March 4, 2024 | investorplace.comThe Top 7 Telecom Stocks to Buy in March 2024February 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comVevo partners with TELUS as its advertising representative in CanadaApril 17, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)AI “wealth window” is closing soon!Today, I’m making my boldest prediction ever. Next-generation AI technology will create the first $100 TRILLION industry.February 23, 2024 | benzinga.comTELUS Stock (NYSE:TU), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, PredictionsFebruary 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVIV vs. TU: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?February 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTELUS, AWS and Samsung team up to enhance connectivity for customers traveling abroadFebruary 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTU Jun 2024 12.500 putFebruary 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Reaffirmed for Telus Corporation Amid Strong Growth Prospects and Solid Financial PerformanceFebruary 12, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comTU Sep 2024 17.500 callFebruary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCompany News for Feb 12, 2024February 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTELUS (TU) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/YFebruary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.comTELUS: A Key Reason For The Poor PerformanceFebruary 9, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deTELUS Corporation: TELUS reports operational and financial results for fourth quarter 2023; announces 2024 financial targetsFebruary 9, 2024 | msn.comTelus reports Q4 profit and revenue up from year earlierFebruary 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTelus (TU) Surpasses Q4 Earnings EstimatesFebruary 9, 2024 | businesswire.comTELUS International reports fourth quarter and full-year 2023 results, delivering solid revenue growth, with resilient profitability and cash flow; provides outlook for 2024February 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Communication Services Companies: Fox (FOXA) and Telus (TU)February 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTelus (TU) to Report Q4 Results: What to Know Ahead of the ReleaseJanuary 29, 2024 | msn.com3 Reasons to Buy Telus Stock Like There’s No TomorrowJanuary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEricsson technology advances 5G standalone network in CanadaSee More Headlines Receive TU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for TELUS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/09/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend3/08/2024Dividend Payable4/01/2024Today4/17/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Radiotelephone communication Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:TU CUSIPN/A CIK868675 Webwww.telus.com Phone(604) 697-8044FaxN/AEmployees106,400Year Founded1990Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$27.31 High Stock Price Target$35.00 Low Stock Price Target$20.00 Potential Upside/Downside+73.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.43 Trailing P/E Ratio36.65 Forward P/E Ratio20.47 P/E Growth1.89Net Income$623.01 million Net Margins4.18% Pretax Margin5.44% Return on Equity7.81% Return on Assets2.45% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.35 Current Ratio0.67 Quick Ratio0.62 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$20.01 billion Price / Sales1.16 Cash Flow$2.76 per share Price / Cash Flow5.72 Book Value$8.76 per share Price / Book1.80Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,476,000,000Free Float1,474,672,000Market Cap$23.26 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.72 Social Links (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Darren Entwistle B.A. (Age 60)LL.D., M.B.A., President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.25MMr. Douglas French (Age 58)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.02MMr. Tony Geheran (Age 60)COO & EVP Comp: $1.01MMr. Navin Arora (Age 52)Executive VP & President of Business Solutions Comp: $952.85kMs. Zainul MawjiEVP & President of Telus Consumer SolutionsRobert MitchellHead of Investor RelationsMs. Andrea Louise Wood LLB LLMExecutive VP and Chief Legal & Governance OfficerMs. Jill SchnarrChief Communications & Brand OfficerMs. Sandy McIntoshExecutive VP of People & Culture and Chief Human Resources OfficerMr. Francois Cote (Age 66)Executive Vice President Comp: $412.65kMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsChunghwa TelecomNYSE:CHTVistraNYSE:VSTTelefónicaNYSE:TEFAmerican Water WorksNYSE:AWKWEC Energy GroupNYSE:WECView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipHennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc.Sold 12,965 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.001%Addenda Capital Inc.Bought 3,827 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.026%Pacifica Partners Inc.Bought 22,901 shares on 4/12/2024Ownership: 0.007%First Affirmative Financial NetworkBought 1,097 shares on 4/11/2024Ownership: 0.002%Gulf International Bank UK LtdBought 784 shares on 4/11/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy TELUS Stock? TU Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in TELUS Co.: TELUS Co. reported earnings per share that exceeded analysts' consensus estimates, indicating strong financial performance. With a market cap of $24.37 billion, TELUS Co. is a significant player in the telecommunications industry, providing stability and potential growth. TELUS Co. offers a diverse range of telecommunications and information technology products and services, tapping into multiple revenue streams. The company's focus on digital customer experience and transformation solutions, including artificial intelligence, positions it well in the evolving tech landscape. Despite fluctuations, TELUS Co.'s stock price has shown resilience, making it an attractive investment option. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in TELUS Co. for these reasons: TELUS Co. operates in a highly competitive industry, facing challenges from other major players that could impact its market share and profitability. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35 indicates a relatively high level of debt, which may pose risks during economic downturns or interest rate hikes. TELUS Co.'s PE ratio of 38.40 suggests the stock may be overvalued compared to industry peers, potentially limiting short-term gains. While TELUS Co. has shown growth potential, its PEG ratio of 3.69 indicates a higher valuation relative to its expected earnings growth, signaling a less favorable investment metric. Investors should consider the company's beta of 0.73, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may impact potential returns for risk-tolerant investors. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these TELUS pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. TU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell TELUS stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for TELUS in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" TU shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in TU, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View TU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is TELUS's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for TELUS's stock. Their TU share price targets range from $20.00 to $35.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $27.31 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 73.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for TU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have TU shares performed in 2024? TELUS's stock was trading at $17.79 at the beginning of the year. Since then, TU shares have decreased by 11.4% and is now trading at $15.76. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is TELUS's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our TU earnings forecast. How were TELUS's earnings last quarter? TELUS Co. (NYSE:TU) posted its earnings results on Friday, February, 9th. The Wireless communications provider reported $0.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.01. The Wireless communications provider earned $5.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.24 billion. TELUS had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.81% and a net margin of 4.18%. TELUS's revenue for the quarter was up 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.17 EPS. How often does TELUS pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for TELUS? TELUS announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 12th. Investors of record on Monday, March 11th will be given a dividend of $0.2793 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $1.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.09%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 8th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.27. Read our dividend analysis for TU. Is TELUS a good dividend stock? TELUS (NYSE:TU) pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.00%. TU has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 255.81%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, TU will have a dividend payout ratio of 127.91% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for TU. When did TELUS's stock split? TELUS's stock split on the morning of Wednesday, March 18th 2020. The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, February 13th 2020. The newly minted shares were issued 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. What is Darren Entwistle's approval rating as TELUS's CEO? 330 employees have rated TELUS Chief Executive Officer Darren Entwistle on Glassdoor.com. Darren Entwistle has an approval rating of 84% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of TELUS own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other TELUS investors own include AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE), Verizon Communications (VZ), Energy Transfer (ET), AbbVie (ABBV), Intel (INTC), Altria Group (MO), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Walmart (WMT). Who are TELUS's major shareholders? TELUS's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Nexus Investment Management ULC (0.12%), Addenda Capital Inc. (0.03%), Pacifica Partners Inc. (0.01%), Grassi Investment Management (0.00%), First Affirmative Financial Network (0.00%) and Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.00%). 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does TELUS have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of TELUS: ADT, AFS Technologies Inc, Assurent Secure Technologies, Blacksmith Applications, Competence Call Center, Decisive Farming, Emergis Inc, Equinoxe Virtual Clinic Corp., Fastvibe Corp., Kinlogix, Lionbridge AI, Medisys Health Group, Mobile Klinik, NIghtingale - Canadian Assets, Price's Alarms, Public Mobile, TELUS Communications, TELUS Employer Solutions Inc, TELUS International (Cda) Inc, Wolf Medical Systems Corp., and mobilicity.Read More This page (NYSE:TU) was last updated on 4/17/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners[Urgent!] Generational Wealth GameplanCrypto 101 MediaDid You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?Crypto Swap ProfitsTop 5 AI Stocks to Buy for 2024Market Moving TrendsOptions trading has suddenly become more reliable.Eagle PublishingTop 5 Tech Stocks to Buy for 2024Daily Market AlertsThe #1 Crypto for 2024InvestorPlaceThe Greatest Bull Market in Crypto History…Weiss Ratings[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. 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