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Communication ServicesTELUS Corporation · Telecommunications Services · $20B
What is TELUS Corporation?
TELUS Corporation is one of Canada's largest telecommunications providers, serving millions of customers with mobile, internet, TV, and business technology services from its Vancouver headquarters.
TELUS generates revenue through two main segments: Technology Solutions, covering mobile, internet, TV, cloud, healthcare technology, and home security; and Digitally-Led Customer Experiences, which delivers AI-powered customer experience and digital transformation services to businesses. The company serves nearly 17 million subscriber connections across Canada.
TELUS was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
- Mobile and connected device services
- Internet, TV, and residential voice
- Healthcare software and technology solutions
- Home and business security
- Digital customer experience and AI solutions
Is TU a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates TU as Poor overall.
Among the five pillars, Valuation comes in at a Neutral rating, meaning the stock is not considered significantly overpriced relative to its fundamentals — a modest relative bright spot.
Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk all register as Weak, reflecting broad structural challenges across profitability, competitive positioning, expansion prospects, and balance-sheet health.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does TU pay dividends?
Yes — TELUS Corporation pays a dividend.
TELUS pays a regular dividend, consistent with the capital-return tradition of large Canadian telecoms. The dividend reflects the company's stable, subscription-based revenue model, though investors should weigh the payout against the Weak Risk pillar rating when assessing sustainability.
When does TU report earnings?
TELUS reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for Canadian-listed large-cap equities.
The company's recent results reflect the pressures visible in its UQS pillar profile — limited growth momentum and ongoing cost and leverage challenges across its telecom and digital services operations.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit TELUS Corporation's investor relations page directly.
TU Price History
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Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in TELUS Corporation?
Based on TELUS Corporation's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does TELUS Corporation do?
TELUS provides telecommunications and technology services across Canada. Its offerings span mobile, internet, TV, home security, healthcare software, and AI-driven digital customer experience solutions for both consumers and businesses.
Does TU pay dividends?
Yes, TELUS pays a regular dividend. This is common among large Canadian telecom companies. Investors should review the Weak Risk pillar rating when evaluating how sustainable that dividend may be over time.
When does TU report earnings?
TELUS reports on a quarterly basis. For exact dates and the most recent financial results, check the investor relations section of the TELUS corporate website.
Is TU a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates TU as Poor. Four of five pillars — Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk — are rated Weak. Only Valuation reaches a Neutral rating. The complete pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.
Is TU overvalued?
The UQS Valuation pillar for TU is rated Neutral, suggesting the stock is not dramatically mispriced relative to its fundamentals. However, weak underlying quality and growth metrics are important context for any valuation assessment.
What is TU's market cap bracket?
TELUS Corporation is classified as a large-cap company, reflecting its scale as one of Canada's major telecommunications providers with millions of subscriber connections.
Is TU a long-term quality investment?
As a long-term quality indicator, TU's Poor UQS Score — driven by Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk — signals meaningful structural concerns. Long-term investors may want to monitor improvements across these pillars before drawing conclusions.
What sector does TU belong to?
TELUS operates in the Communication Services sector. Canadian telecoms in this sector typically compete on network infrastructure, subscriber scale, and bundled service offerings.
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TU — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 28.9 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 8.8 | 2.3 | 73.2 | -0.7 |
| May 14, 2026 | 29.6 | 26.4 | 37.0 | 9.6 | 2.3 | 76.6 | +6.5 |
| May 10, 2026 | 23.1 | 8.5 | 37.0 | 6.9 | 37.8 | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| May 8, 2026 | 23.1 | 8.5 | 37.0 | 7.0 | 37.8 | 30.6 | -3.6 |
| May 7, 2026 | 26.7 | 29.4 | 37.0 | 7.0 | 4.4 | 53.5 | -0.1 |
| May 6, 2026 | 26.8 | 29.4 | 37.0 | 7.0 | 4.4 | 53.9 | 0.0 |
| May 3, 2026 | 26.8 | 29.4 | 37.0 | 7.3 | 4.4 | 53.9 | -0.1 |
| May 2, 2026 | 26.9 | 29.4 | 37.0 | 7.3 | 4.4 | 54.3 | +0.1 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 26.8 | 29.4 | 37.0 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 54.2 | +0.2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 26.6 | 29.4 | 37.0 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 53.1 | 0.0 |
TU — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 26.3/100 (25%)TELUS Corporation currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 8.8/100 (20%)TELUS Corporation faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 2.3/100 (15%)TELUS Corporation presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 75.8/100 (15%)TELUS Corporation appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 37/100 (25%)TELUS Corporation possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for TU.
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How is the TU UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for TELUS Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses TELUS Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether TELUS Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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