TELUS Corporation (TU) Stock Price & Analysis
TELUS Corporation (TU) closed at USD 8.86 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 5.73% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 8.38; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 8.43–8.86 on volume of 8,310,585 shares. Market capitalization is $13.95B, with a 52-week range of USD 7.64–15.29 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.
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Key facts (TU)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.11 on a 1–5 scale) (18 analysts), mean target USD 10 (range 9.5–10.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -37.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -48.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-06, EPS estimate USD 0.12, revenue estimate $4.95B.
Analysts (TU)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.11 on a 1–5 scale), 18 analysts; mean target USD 10 (low 9.5, high 10.5).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $11 → $10 |
| 2026-08-04 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $12 → $11 |
| 2026-07-16 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $14 → $12 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (TU)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -37.5% | -48.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -37.6% | -12.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 25.6% | 20.5% |
| Max drawdown | -45.6% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -63.5% (Apr 2022→Oct 2026) |
Companies that name TU in their SEC reports
| Relationship to TU | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | ADT Inc. (ADT) | 10-K Mar 2, 2026 | “Additionally, we entered into a patent and trademark license agreement with TELUS granting (i) the use of our patents in Canada for a period of seven years, and (ii) exclusive use of our trademarks in Canada for a period of five years and non-exclusive use for an additional two years thereafter.” |
TU analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.12 | $0.17 | -32.0% | $4.95B | 13 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.11 | $0.16 | -29.0% | $5.14B | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.50 | $0.65 | -23.1% | $20.08B | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.54 | $0.71 | -24.8% | $20.19B | 15 |
TU options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±16.9% (±$1.50) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 6, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 27.6% | ±16.9% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 39.9% | ±25.1% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 34.2% | ±26.2% |
30-day implied volatility 29.4% vs 32.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:59 UTC)
| Price | USD 8.86 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.73% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 8.38 |
| Open | USD 8.45 |
| Day Range | USD 8.43 – 8.86 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 7.64 – 15.29 |
| Volume | 8,310,585 shares |
| Market Cap | $13.95B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (TU)
Nexqual's technical model rates TU "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 57.2 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 8.92) |
| MACD | -0.11 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (TU)
Wall Street analysts rate TU "Hold" based on 18 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 10 (range USD 9.5–10.5), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 18 |
| Mean Target | USD 10 |
| High Target | USD 10.5 |
| Low Target | USD 9.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 11 / 4 |
Earnings (TU)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.12 |
| Revenue Estimate | $4.95B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.11 vs est 0.14 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.17 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.18 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.17 vs est 0.19 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (TU)
| Total Revenue | $20.21B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -2.20% |
| Gross Margin | +35.63% |
| Operating Margin | +15.08% |
| Profit Margin | -4.55% |
| ROE | -6.39% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.24 |
| Current Ratio | 0.67 |
| Total Cash | $1.40B |
| Total Debt | $31.53B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.
Financial Health Score (TU)
Nexqual rates TELUS Corporation's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.6% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 36%, operating 15% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — CAD 1.40B cash vs CAD 31.5B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CAD 5.02B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -6%, ROA 3.4% |
Ownership (TU)
| Insider Ownership | +0.06% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +49.79% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.57B |
| Float | 1.59B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.
Leadership (TU)
TELUS Corporation is led by Victor G. Dodig, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Victor G. Dodig |
|---|---|
| EVP and President of Business Solutions, Health, Agriculture, Consumer Goods & Partner Solutions | Navin Arora |
| EVP & President of Telus Consumer Solutions | Zainul Mawji |
| Chief Financial Officer | Gopi Chande |
| Executive Vice President | Francois Cote |
Major Backers & Investors (TU)
Notable institutional backers of TELUS Corporation include Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal /CAN/, CIBC World Market, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 6.87% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 5.3% |
| CIBC World Market, Inc. | 2.94% |
| FIL LTD | 2% |
| Mackenzie Financial Corporation | 1.87% |
| National Bank of Canada/FI/ | 1.81% |
| TD Asset Management, Inc | 1.72% |
| Federation Des Caisses Desjardins Du Quebec | 1.24% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.
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