TELUS Executives Acquire 357,090 Shares, Signaling Confidence
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: PRnewswire
- Executive Purchases: TELUS board members and executives acquired a total of 357,090 shares during November and December, reflecting their confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects, with senior leadership holding approximately 2.4 million shares as of December 31, 2025.
- Compensation Structure: Starting in 2024, CEO Darren Entwistle will take his entire salary in TELUS shares, further aligning interests between management and shareholders, aiming to enhance sustainable shareholder value.
- Share Buyback Program: TELUS repurchased 2,299,753 shares at an average price of $17.3932, representing an 18% discount to its average share price, as part of a $500 million buyback program, demonstrating confidence that the current share price does not reflect the company's strong fundamentals.
- Financial Targets: TELUS aims to reduce its net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio to 3.3 times or lower by the end of 2026, and anticipates achieving at least a 10% compounded annual growth rate in free cash flow through 2028, indicating strong confidence in its financial stability and growth potential.
Analyst Views on T
Wall Street analysts forecast T stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for T is 28.27 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 33.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
5 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 23.590
Low
20.00
Averages
28.27
High
33.00
Current: 23.590
Low
20.00
Averages
28.27
High
33.00
About T
AT&T Inc. is a holding company. The Company is a provider of telecommunications and technology services globally. The Company’s segments include Communications and Latin America. The Communications segment provides wireless and wireline telecom and broadband services to consumers located in the United States and businesses globally. The business units of the Communication segment include Mobility, Business Wireline, and Consumer Wireline. Mobility provides nationwide wireless service and equipment. Business Wireline provides advanced Ethernet-based fiber services, Internet Protocol (IP) Voice and managed professional services, as well as legacy voice and data services and related equipment, to business customers. Consumer Wireline provides broadband services, including fiber connections. Consumer Wireline provides legacy telephony voice communication services. The Latin America segment provides wireless services and equipment in Mexico.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
