Telus Corporation (TU) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. The technical indicators are bearish, financial performance shows declining revenue and net income, and there are no significant positive catalysts or trading signals. While analysts have recently upgraded the stock with higher price targets, the overall data does not suggest an immediate buying opportunity.
The stock is showing bearish technical indicators. The MACD is below zero and negatively expanding, RSI is neutral at 23.888, and moving averages are bearish (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). The pre-market price is $12.85, slightly below the key support level of S1: $12.904. The stock has a 30% chance to decline by -1.74% in the next day and -1.24% in the next week.

The company is accelerating its leverage reduction plans and has identified $7 billion in monetization opportunities.
No recent news or significant trading trends from hedge funds or insiders. Financial performance in Q4 2025 showed declining revenue (-1.89% YoY), net income (-18.44% YoY), and EPS (-20.83% YoY). The pre-market price is down -0.23%, and technical indicators suggest a bearish trend.
In Q4 2025, revenue dropped to $5.23 billion (-1.89% YoY), net income fell to $292 million (-18.44% YoY), and EPS decreased to $0.19 (-20.83% YoY). Gross margin improved slightly to 41.38% (+1.75% YoY).
Recent analyst ratings are positive. BofA upgraded the stock to Buy with a price target of $16, citing leverage reduction and monetization plans. Scotiabank raised the price target to C$23 with an Outperform rating. However, TD Securities lowered the price target to C$21 from C$25 but maintained a Buy rating.