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12 Aug 2026, 13:55 UTC · 1h ago
TELUS Stock Falls 22% in 3 Months as Investors Weigh a Risky Reset
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Zacks Investment Research
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TELUS significantly lowered its 2026 consolidated service revenue guidance to flat or a 2% decline and adjusted EBITDA to a 2%-4% decrease, reversing previous growth forecasts. — A complete reversal of growth guidance to negative territory indicates a material deterioration in the company's core business trajectory.
-0.80TELUS reduced its free cash flow guidance for 2026 to approximately C$1.8 billion from C$2.45 billion. — A substantial reduction in expected cash flow limits the company's ability to service debt or pay dividends, increasing financial risk.
-0.70TELUS reported a 27% year-over-year decline in second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share to C$0.16. — Significant earnings contraction confirms a sharp reset in profitability that justifies the recent stock price decline.
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TELUS increased its capital expenditure guidance to approximately C$2.6 billion from C$2.3 billion. — Higher spending amidst falling revenues puts additional pressure on margins and liquidity.
-0.40TELUS Digital external revenues fell 10% in the second quarter, with adjusted EBITDA dropping 20% to C$72 million. — Weakness in the digital segment suggests that diversification efforts are currently failing to offset connectivity headwinds.
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The company experienced a 22% stock drop, decreased earnings, lowered guidance for revenue and EBITDA, and reduced free cash flow forecasts.
[mutual] Both companies compete across wireless and Internet services in Canada.
[mutual] Both companies operate in wireless and high-speed Internet services.
[mutual] Both companies compete in the Canadian wireless and Internet services market.
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