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TELUS (TU)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $12.76 | Market Cap: $19.6 Bil
Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Integrated Telecommunication Services

TELUS (TU)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $12.76
Market Cap: $19.6 Bil
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Integrated Telecommunication Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 6.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.3%, FCF Yield is 9.6%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -64%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -93%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 116%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%, CFO LTM is 4.8 Bil, FCF LTM is 2.3 Bil
  Key risks
TU key risks include [1] specific challenges related to its debt management and capital allocation, Show more.
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 20%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Wireless Services, Telehealth Platforms, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 6.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.3%, FCF Yield is 9.6%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%, CFO LTM is 4.8 Bil, FCF LTM is 2.3 Bil
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 20%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Wireless Services, Telehealth Platforms, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -64%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -93%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 116%
6 Key risks
TU key risks include [1] specific challenges related to its debt management and capital allocation, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

TU Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

AI Generated Analysis | Feedback

There is no indication in the available information that TELUS (TU) stock experienced a -20% movement between August 31, 2025, and December 18, 2025. The search results show general stability, minor fluctuations, and positive analyst outlooks for TELUS during 2025. TELUS reported strong operational and financial results for Q3 2025, including increased net income and customer additions. Analyst forecasts for 2025 generally predict the stock to remain stable or see an upside, with average price targets suggesting an increase. Therefore, specific key points explaining a 20% decline cannot be provided.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
TU Return7%24%-14%-2%-18%1%-8%
Peers Return
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
TU Win Rate58%67%50%50%42%50% 
Peers Win Rate 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
TU Max Drawdown-29%0%-16%-16%-19%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: T, ATNI, ELWT, VTEK, VZ.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventTUS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-43.0%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven75.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-34.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven52.6%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven291 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-12.3%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven14.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven100 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-63.2%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven172.1%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,246 days1,480 days

Compare to T, ATNI, ELWT, VTEK, VZ


In The Past

TELUS's stock fell -43.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/8/2022. A -43.0% loss requires a 75.3% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
PINS_11302025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11302025PINSPinterestMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-0.9%-0.9%-1.4%
TMUS_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025TMUST-Mobile USMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-4.3%-4.3%-6.4%
Z_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ZZillowMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-3.4%-3.4%-3.9%
IRDM_11072025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11072025IRDMIridium CommunicationsDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-0.3%-0.3%-5.6%
TTD_10032025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE10032025TTDTrade DeskDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-27.9%-27.9%-29.8%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
PINS_11302025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11302025PINSPinterestMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-0.9%-0.9%-1.4%
TMUS_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025TMUST-Mobile USMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-4.3%-4.3%-6.4%
Z_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ZZillowMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-3.4%-3.4%-3.9%
IRDM_11072025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11072025IRDMIridium CommunicationsDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-0.3%-0.3%-5.6%
TTD_10032025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE10032025TTDTrade DeskDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-27.9%-27.9%-29.8%

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Financials

TUTATNIELWTVTEKVZMedian
NameTELUS AT&T ATN Inte.Elauwit .Vistek Verizon . 
Mkt Price12.6524.3622.385.69-40.8822.38
Mkt Cap19.4174.30.2--172.896.1
Rev LTM20,447124,48072420-137,49120,447
Op Inc LTM2,75224,21840-1-31,6762,752
FCF LTM2,31719,95643-2-20,6492,317
FCF 3Y Avg1,64619,985-8--16,0528,849
CFO LTM4,81340,860128-2-38,4554,813
CFO 3Y Avg4,73638,787120--37,11720,927

Growth & Margins

TUTATNIELWTVTEKVZMedian
NameTELUS AT&T ATN Inte.Elauwit .Vistek Verizon . 
Rev Chg LTM2.4%2.0%-3.1%--2.4%2.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.0%1.1%0.2%--0.5%0.8%
Rev Chg Q0.5%1.6%2.6%178.4%-1.5%1.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.1%0.4%0.7%19.9%-0.4%0.4%
Op Mgn LTM13.5%19.5%5.5%-5.5%-23.0%13.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg12.4%19.9%4.1%--21.9%16.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.2%-0.4%1.3%7.0%-1.5%1.3%
CFO/Rev LTM23.5%32.8%17.7%-10.2%-28.0%23.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg23.6%31.6%16.2%--27.4%25.5%
FCF/Rev LTM11.3%16.0%5.9%-10.2%-15.0%11.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.2%16.3%-1.0%--11.8%10.0%

Valuation

TUTATNIELWTVTEKVZMedian
NameTELUS AT&T ATN Inte.Elauwit .Vistek Verizon . 
Mkt Cap19.4174.30.2--172.896.1
P/S1.21.60.3--1.41.3
P/EBIT8.95.8---5.75.8
P/E20.59.1-28.4--9.49.2
P/CFO5.04.91.8--4.84.9
Total Yield11.5%11.0%3.1%--16.8%11.3%
Dividend Yield6.6%0.0%6.6%--6.1%6.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.8%13.7%---9.5%9.5%
D/E1.20.8---0.90.9
Net D/E1.20.7---0.90.9

Returns

TUTATNIELWTVTEKVZMedian
NameTELUS AT&T ATN Inte.Elauwit .Vistek Verizon . 
1M Rtn-9.3%-4.4%12.7%-18.4%--0.3%-4.4%
3M Rtn-19.4%-16.6%49.2%---5.9%-11.3%
6M Rtn-17.7%-10.1%50.2%--1.4%-4.3%
12M Rtn-2.7%11.5%36.0%--7.1%9.3%
3Y Rtn-21.4%55.9%-38.0%--34.8%6.7%
1M Excs Rtn-10.1%-5.1%12.0%-19.1%--1.1%-5.1%
3M Excs Rtn-19.5%-17.0%44.4%---6.1%-11.6%
6M Excs Rtn-30.1%-22.5%37.8%---11.0%-16.7%
12M Excs Rtn-17.1%-3.4%21.5%---7.7%-5.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-93.0%-19.0%-111.9%---36.6%-64.8%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
TELUS technology solutions17,12115,63214,52813,604 
TELUS digital experience3,6553,2142,3101,737 
Eliminations-771-55400 
Wireless    8,129
Wireline    6,460
Total20,00518,29216,83815,34114,589


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
TELUS technology solutions5,7225,6975,7354,976 
TELUS digital experience709709555518 
Eliminations0000 
Amortization of intangible assets-1,555-1,226-1,090-905-648
Depreciation-2,514-2,226-2,126-2,107-1,929
Wireless    3,693
Wireline    1,861
Total2,3622,9543,0742,4822,977


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity73,814,227
Short Interest: % Change Since 1115202527.7%
Average Daily Volume7,898,266
Days-to-Cover Short Interest9.35
Basic Shares Quantity1,535,000,000
Short % of Basic Shares4.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
9302025110720256-K 9/30/2025
630202580120256-K 6/30/2025
331202550920256-K 3/31/2025
12312024213202540-F 12/31/2024
9302024110820246-K 9/30/2024
630202480220246-K 6/30/2024
331202450920246-K 3/31/2024
12312023209202440-F 12/31/2023
9302023110320236-K 9/30/2023
630202380420236-K 6/30/2023
331202350420236-K 3/31/2023
12312022209202340-F 12/31/2022
9302022110420226-K 9/30/2022
630202280520226-K 6/30/2022
331202250620226-K 3/31/2022
12312021210202240-F 12/31/2021