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Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $20.96 -0.21 (-0.99%) (As of 02/7/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$20.86▼$21.1750-Day Range$19.20▼$21.7852-Week Range$18.85▼$27.50Volume1.58 million shsAverage Volume1.46 million shsMarket Capitalization$29.07 billionP/E Ratio18.39Dividend Yield4.90%Price Target$32.06 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media TELUS MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside53.0% Upside$32.06 Price TargetShort InterestBearish0.78% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.53Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth8.16%From $0.98 to $1.06 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.52 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector19th out of 84 stocksRadiotelephone Communication Industry3rd out of 8 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingTELUS has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $32.06, TELUS has a forecasted upside of 53.0% from its current price of $20.96.Amount of Analyst CoverageTELUS has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.78% 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 7.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in TELUS has recently increased by 14.81%, 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 4.90%, 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 92.11%. 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 99.06% 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 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentTELUS has a news sentiment score of 0.53. 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 WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for TELUS this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest10 people have searched for TU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added TELUS to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% 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 Institutions51.42% 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 8.16% in the coming year, from $0.98 to $1.06 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of TELUS is 18.39, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.83.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of TELUS is 18.39, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 103.40.Price to Earnings Growth RatioTELUS has a PEG Ratio of 1.93. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioTELUS has a P/B Ratio of 2.24. 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 About TELUS (NYSE:TU) StockTELUS Corp. is a telecommunications company, which engages in the provision of telecommunication services and products primarily for wireless and wireline voice and data. It operates through the following segments: TELUS Technology Solutions (TTech) and Digitally-led Customer ExperiencesTELUS International (DLCX). The TTech segment includes network revenues and equipment sales arising from mobile technologies, data revenues, healthcare software and technology solutions, voice and other telecommunications services revenues, and equipment sales. The DLCX segment is composed of digital customer experience and digital-enablement transformation solutions, including artificial intelligence and content management solutions, provided by TELUS International. The company was founded on October 4, 1990 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.Read More 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 TU Stock News HeadlinesFebruary 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTelus (TU) to Report Q4 Results: Wall Street Expects Earnings GrowthJanuary 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWill Telus (TU) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?February 8, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)The #1 Energy Stock to BuyThe next major energy revolution is unfolding right now. And it could hand early investors as much as 46,700% gains…January 4, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWhy TELUS’ (NYSE:TU) Free Cash Flow Can Rocket This YearNovember 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comTELUS (TU) Q3 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Increase Y/YOctober 27, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comInsignia Capital Group To Sell Its Majority Interest In WillowTree To TELUS InternationalOctober 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comTELUS International announces agreement to acquire WillowTree, a full-service digital product providerOctober 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comShopWithOwners.ca – TELUS Business launches new online platform to support entrepreneurs and connect consumers to local businesses - Yahoo FinanceFebruary 8, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)The #1 Energy Stock to BuyThe next major energy revolution is unfolding right now. And it could hand early investors as much as 46,700% gains…October 14, 2022 | streetinsider.comRepair, recycle and upcycle: Join the movement to reduce electronic waste - StreetInsider.comOctober 13, 2022 | nasdaq.comHere's Why Investors May Consider Betting on TELUS (TU) Stock - NasdaqOctober 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Telus (TU) is a Strong Value StockOctober 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Investors May Consider Betting on TELUS (TU) StockOctober 11, 2022 | seekingalpha.comTELUS Stock: Why I Take A Positive View Despite Recent Decline (TSX:T:CA) - Seeking AlphaOctober 8, 2022 | streetinsider.comTELUS and Peel Regional Police Service team up to deliver innovative technology solutions to first responders - StreetInsider.comOctober 7, 2022 | seekingalpha.comSonim technologies launches xp5plus rugged device with TELUS (NASDAQ:SONM) - Seeking AlphaOctober 7, 2022 | benzinga.comSonim Technologies Launches XP5plus Rugged Device with TELUS - Sonim Technologies (NASDAQ:SONM) - BenzingaOctober 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com5 Stocks With Solid Sales Growth to Bet On Amid Market MayhemOctober 6, 2022 | globenewswire.comTELUS and Peel Regional Police Service team up to deliver innovative technology solutions to first responders - GlobeNewswireOctober 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comTELUS and Peel Regional Police Service team up to deliver innovative technology solutions to first responders - Yahoo FinanceOctober 6, 2022 | globenewswire.comYBVR, TELUS, and MEDIAPRO Canada join forces to deliver a cutting-edge immersive viewing experience for Canadian Premier League soccer fans - GlobeNewswireOctober 6, 2022 | businesswire.comTelus workers give union strong 97% strike mandate - Business WireOctober 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comYBVR, TELUS, and MEDIAPRO Canada join forces to deliver a cutting-edge immersive viewing experience for Canadian Premier League soccer fans - Yahoo FinanceOctober 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comYBVR, TELUS, and MEDIAPRO Canada join forces to deliver a cutting-edge immersive viewing experience for Canadian Premier League soccer fansOctober 1, 2022 | ca.finance.yahoo.com2 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Now for a Self-Directed TFSA or RRSP - Yahoo Canada FinanceSeptember 28, 2022 | ca.finance.yahoo.com2 Safe Stocks to Own and Keep Receiving Passive IncomeSeptember 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comTen years of maCommunauté: $10 million invested in content showcasing local communities - Yahoo FinanceSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 TU Company Calendar Last Earnings11/05/2021Ex-Dividend for 1/3 Dividend12/08/2022Dividend Payable1/03/2023Today2/08/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)2/09/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Radiotelephone communication Sub-IndustryN/A SectorUtilities Current SymbolNYSE:TU CUSIPN/A CIK868675 Webwww.telus.com Phone(604) 697-8044FaxN/AEmployees90,800Year Founded1990Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$32.06 High Stock Price Forecast$36.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$23.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+53.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.14 Trailing P/E Ratio18.39 Forward P/E Ratio21.39 P/E Growth1.93Net Income$1.32 billion Net Margins11.04% Pretax Margin15.56% Return on Equity9.76% Return on Assets3.28% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.17 Current Ratio0.66 Quick Ratio0.61 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$13.77 billion Price / Sales2.11 Cash Flow$2.66 per share Price / Cash Flow7.89 Book Value$9.35 per share Price / Book2.24Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,387,000,000Free Float1,385,752,000Market Cap$29.07 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.73 Social Links Key ExecutivesDarren EntwistlePresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorTony GeheranChief Operating Officer & Executive Vice PresidentDoug FrenchChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentFrançois GrattonExecutive Vice PresidentStephen LewisTreasurer & Senior Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsChunghwa TelecomNYSE:CHTWEC Energy GroupNYSE:WECPublic Service Enterprise GroupNYSE:PEGEversource EnergyNYSE:ESAmerican Water WorksNYSE:AWKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsShell Asset Management Co.Sold 43,590 shares on 2/7/2023Ownership: 0.017%Providence Capital Advisors LLCSold 1,946 shares on 2/7/2023Ownership: 0.006%Commonwealth Equity Services LLCSold 1,033 shares on 2/7/2023Ownership: 0.005%Metis Global Partners LLCBought 18,857 shares on 2/7/2023Ownership: 0.003%IFP Advisors IncSold 869 shares on 2/7/2023Ownership: 0.001%View All Institutional Transactions TU Stock - 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 year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" TU shares. View TU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is TELUS's stock price forecast for 2023? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for TELUS's shares. Their TU share price forecasts range from $23.00 to $36.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $32.06 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 53.0% 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 2023? TELUS's stock was trading at $19.31 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, TU shares have increased by 8.5% and is now trading at $20.96. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting TELUS? TELUS saw a increase in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 10,850,000 shares, an increase of 14.8% from the December 31st total of 9,450,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,480,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 7.3 days. View TELUS's Short Interest. When is TELUS's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 9th 2023. View our TU earnings forecast. How can I listen to TELUS's earnings call? TELUS will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 9th at 1:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were TELUS's earnings last quarter? TELUS Co. (NYSE:TU) posted its earnings results on Friday, November, 5th. The Wireless communications provider reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.23. The Wireless communications provider earned $4.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.29 billion. TELUS had a net margin of 11.04% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.76%. TELUS's quarterly revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.21 earnings per share. How often does TELUS pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for TELUS? TELUS declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, November 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.258 per share on Tuesday, January 3rd. This represents a $1.03 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.92%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 8th. Read our dividend analysis for TU. Is TELUS a good dividend stock? TELUS (NYSE:TU) pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.90%. TU has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 92.11%. 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 99.06% 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 before market open on Wednesday, March 18th 2020. The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, February 13th 2020. The newly minted shares were distributed 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 guidance has TELUS issued on next quarter's earnings? TELUS updated its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Friday, November, 18th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $14.29 billion-$14.29 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $13.36 billion. 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). What is TELUS's stock symbol? TELUS trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "TU." Who are TELUS's major shareholders? TELUS's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include TD Asset Management Inc (2.90%), National Bank of Canada FI (1.31%), Toronto Dominion Bank (1.07%), AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc (0.17%), DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale (0.17%) and Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. (0.16%). 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is TELUS's stock price today? One share of TU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $20.96. How much money does TELUS make? TELUS (NYSE:TU) has a market capitalization of $29.07 billion and generates $13.77 billion in revenue each year. The Wireless communications provider earns $1.32 billion in net income (profit) each year or $1.14 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does TELUS have? The company employs 90,800 workers across the globe. 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 How can I contact TELUS? TELUS's mailing address is 510 West Georgia Street, Vancouver A1, V6B 0M3. The official website for the company is www.telus.com. The Wireless communications provider can be reached via phone at (604) 697-8044 or via email at ir@telus.com. 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