TELUS Executives Acquire 357,090 Shares, Signaling Confidence in Growth
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: PRnewswire
- Executive Purchases: TELUS executives acquired a total of 357,090 shares during November and December, reflecting strong confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects, with senior leadership and board members holding approximately 2.4 million shares as of December 31, 2025, reinforcing their commitment to sustainable shareholder value creation.
- 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 over the past twelve months, indicating the company's belief that its current share price does not reflect its strong fundamentals and growth opportunities.
- Financial Robustness: TELUS anticipates achieving a minimum 10% compounded annual growth rate in free cash flow through 2028, targeting a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.3 times or lower by year-end 2026, demonstrating a strong commitment to financial management and growth strategy.
- Shareholder Return Strategy: The company plans to systematically step down the discount under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) starting in Q1 2026, aiming to enhance shareholder returns through disciplined measures, thereby solidifying its competitive position in the market.
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.
