TELUS (TU) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 01, 2025 12:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsRobert Mitchell - Head, IRDarren Entwistle - President and CEODoug French - Executive VP & CFOMaher Yaghi - Managing DirectorZainul Mawji - EVP & President of TELUS Consumer SolutionsVince Valentini - Managing DirectorTim Casey - Equity Research - Telecom, Cable & Media SectorsNavin Arora - EVP and President - TELUS Business Solutions, TELUS Health, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods & TELUS Partner SolutionsDrew McReynolds - M ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - TELUS achieved total mobile and fixed customer growth of 198,000 in Q2 2025, driven by mobile phone and connected device additions of 167,000 and fixed customer additions of 31,000 [5][6] - TTEC EBITDA growth, including TELUS Health, was up 4%, consistent with Q1 results, while mobile phone net additions were 55,000 and connected device net additions were 112,000 [6][7] - Free cash flow increased by CAD 535 million, an 11% rise compared to the same period last year, driven by higher EBITDA and lower capital expenditures [21][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - TELUS Health reported an extraordinary growth in operating revenue and adjusted EBITDA of 1629% respectively, with a significant increase in global lives covered to almost 160 million [8][19] - Fixed data services revenue grew by 3%, marking the eighteenth consecutive quarter of positive growth, supported by subscriber ARPU growth in Internet and security services [18][19] - Mobile network revenue saw a slight decline due to lower mobile phone ARPU, which decreased by 3.3% amid competitive pressures [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Canadian market is showing signs of stabilization, with improvements in ARPU trends across new activations and customer renewals [17][39] - TELUS is committed to expanding broadband services in Ontario and Quebec with a CAD 2 billion investment, reflecting confidence in the Canadian market [4][5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - TELUS is focusing on bundling wireless and wireline broadband services, aiming to differentiate itself through innovative offerings such as AI-driven smart home solutions and next-generation healthcare [4][5] - The company is pursuing a strategy of monetizing its tower infrastructure through a partnership with Akeis, which will enhance financial flexibility and support balance sheet deleveraging [11][24] - TELUS is leveraging its existing assets for new opportunities, particularly in AI and data centers, to drive long-term value creation [79][99] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the operating environment, noting that the market is transitioning from irrational pricing to more sustainable pricing models [39][41] - The company anticipates continued improvements in its leverage ratio, aiming for a net debt to EBITDA ratio of three times by 2027 [22][24] - Management emphasized the importance of customer experience and product differentiation as key drivers for future growth [44][46] Other Important Information - TELUS Friendly Future Foundation raised over CAD 2.6 million to support student bursaries, reflecting the company's commitment to community support [15] - The company is actively working on real estate rationalization and copper monetization, with significant opportunities identified in these areas [71][73] Q&A Session Summary Question: Strategic shift regarding the proposed privatization of TIAXT - Management clarified that the move is related to supporting deleveraging goals and should not be interpreted as a change in monetization strategy for other tech ventures [28][29] Question: Financial details on the tower entity - Management did not disclose specific EBITDA figures but confirmed that all towers will operate at fair market value rent, ensuring positive cash flow [30][31] Question: Long-term impact of tower deal and deployment of more towers - The demand for data is increasing, and the partnership with Terion will allow for continued tower construction and co-location opportunities, enhancing cash flow [36][38] Question: Sustainability of recent pricing improvements in wireless - Management noted that while certainty is not guaranteed, the current trend is encouraging, and the market must shift from irrational pricing to rational pricing for sustainability [39][41] Question: Update on fixed data growth sustainability - Management expressed confidence in the sustainability of fixed data growth, supported by diverse service offerings and strong customer experience [66][68] Question: Plans for new data center construction - TELUS has already invested in world-class data centers and is leveraging these assets for AI initiatives, minimizing the need for additional capital investment [97][99]

Financial Performance - TELUS reported consolidated operating revenues of $5 billion, a 3% year-over-year increase[35] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.8 billion, up 1% year-over-year[35] - Free cash flow increased by 11% year-over-year to $535 million[35] - Capital expenditures (excluding real estate) decreased by 2% year-over-year to $657 million[35] Customer Growth & Operations - Total customer additions were 198,000, with industry-leading postpaid mobile phone churn of 0.90%[8] - Mobile phone net additions were +55,000[10] - Connected device net additions were +112,000[10] - Internet net additions were +27,000[13] - TV net additions were +12,000[13] TELUS Health - TELUS Health external revenues grew by 16% year-over-year to $517 million[27] - TELUS Health Adjusted EBITDA increased by 29% year-over-year to $91 million[27] - TELUS Health covered 157.1 million lives, including 79.3 million added due to the Workplace Options acquisition and a change in definition[27] Strategic Initiatives - Strategic infrastructure expansion includes a $2 billion investment to expand PureFibre in Ontario and Quebec[8] - A definitive agreement was announced with La Caisse, who will acquire a 49.9% interest in Terrion for $1.26 billion[49] - Terrion is valued at over $2.5 billion and is expected to reduce TELUS' net debt by approximately $1.26 billion[49]

Core Insights - TELUS Corporation reported a total customer growth of 198,000 in the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong demand for bundled services and expansion of TELUS PureFibre connectivity [1][3] - The company achieved operating revenue growth of 2% to $5.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA growth of 4%, indicating a robust diversified business portfolio [2][12] - TELUS Health segment saw significant growth, with operating revenue and adjusted EBITDA increasing by 16% and 29% respectively, covering 157 million lives globally [3][8] Financial Performance - Consolidated free cash flow increased by 11% to $535 million, reflecting improved operational efficiency [1][9] - Operating revenues from TTech, including TELUS Health, rose by 2% while adjusted EBITDA grew by 4%, aligning with the company's financial targets for 2025 [2][6] - The company recognized a net loss of $245 million due to a $500 million impairment of goodwill related to TELUS Digital, but adjusted net income was $342 million, down 7% year-over-year [5][12] Customer Growth and Segments - TELUS added 198,000 net customers, with mobile phone and connected device additions contributing significantly [3][7] - The total TTech subscriber base reached 20.5 million, a 5% increase year-over-year, with notable growth in mobile phones and connected devices [7][12] - TELUS Health's healthcare lives covered increased by 82 million over the past year, primarily due to the acquisition of Workplace Options [8][24] Capital Expenditures and Investments - Consolidated capital expenditures were $678 million, a decrease of 2% from the previous year, with a focus on TTech operations and TELUS Health expansions [10][12] - The company announced a definitive agreement with La Caisse to acquire a 49.9% interest in a new wireless tower operator for $1.26 billion, aimed at monetizing its tower infrastructure [2][4] Strategic Outlook - TELUS reaffirmed its 2025 financial targets, including operating revenue growth of 2-4% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 3-5% [1][2] - The company aims to achieve a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 3 times by 2027, supported by ongoing asset monetization initiatives [4][6] - TELUS continues to focus on customer expansion, product innovation, and service enhancement to drive long-term value creation [4][6]

Core Insights - Investors are comparing Telefonica Brasil (VIV) and Telus (TU) for potential value opportunities in the Diversified Communication Services sector [1] Group 1: Zacks Rank and Earnings Outlook - Telefonica Brasil has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook, while Telus has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [3] - The Zacks Rank is based on recent positive revisions to earnings estimates, suggesting that VIV has an improving earnings outlook [3] Group 2: Valuation Metrics - VIV has a forward P/E ratio of 16.19, significantly lower than TU's forward P/E of 21.74 [5] - The PEG ratio for VIV is 0.74, indicating better value compared to TU's PEG ratio of 4.99, which factors in expected earnings growth [5] - VIV's P/B ratio is 1.57, while TU's P/B ratio is 2.13, further highlighting VIV's relative undervaluation [6] Group 3: Value Grades - Based on various valuation metrics, VIV holds a Value grade of A, whereas TU has a Value grade of C, suggesting that VIV is the more attractive option for value investors [6]

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The market expects Telus (TU) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The earnings report might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the s ...

TELUS President and CEO, Darren Entwistle, and Chief Data & Trust Officer, Pam Snively, attended the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit as part of the AI Skills Coalition driving AI literacy globally; TELUS hosted an interactive workshop using Fuel iX demonstrating how to build ethical AI with intelligence from Indigenous Peoples GENEVA, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - TELUS, a leading global technology company, participated in the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit 2025 from July 8 - 11 in Geneva, ...

Core Points - TELUS Corporation announced the pricing terms of its separate offers to purchase outstanding notes for cash, with a maximum purchase amount defined in the Offer to Purchase dated June 20, 2025 [1][2] - The Offers are subject to specific terms and conditions outlined in the Offer to Purchase [2] - The total consideration for the notes accepted for purchase will be paid on the expected settlement date of July 3, 2025, along with accrued coupon payments [6] Offer Details - The aggregate principal amounts of the notes accepted for purchase include C$800 million for 3.95% Senior Notes due February 2050, C$500 million for 4.10% Senior Notes due April 2051, and C$500 million for 4.40% Senior Notes due January 2046, among others [3][4] - The reference yield for the 3.95% Senior Notes is 3.579% plus a fixed spread of 145 basis points, resulting in a total consideration of C$848.56 per C$1,000 principal amount [3][4] - The financing condition for the Offers has been satisfied due to the closing of a previously announced offering of junior subordinated notes totaling US$1.5 billion [5] Settlement and Cancellation - Holders of the accepted notes will lose all rights as holders of the tendered notes, and interest will cease to accrue on the settlement date [6][7] - Any notes purchased in the Offer will be retired and canceled, while unaccepted notes will be returned to the tendering holders without cost [7] Dealer Managers - TELUS has engaged several financial institutions, including RBC Dominion Securities Inc., BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., and CIBC World Markets Inc., to act as lead dealer managers for the Offers [8]

Core Points - TELUS Corporation announced the results of its cash offers to purchase outstanding notes, with a total of US$318,255,000 validly tendered before the expiration date [4][8] - The offers expired on June 27, 2025, with a settlement date set for July 3, 2025 [3][11] - The maximum purchase amount for the offers was US$750,000,000, which was sufficient to include all validly tendered notes [8] Offer Details - The offers included two series of notes: 4.600% Notes due November 16, 2048, and 4.300% Notes due June 15, 2049 [5] - The total consideration for the 4.600% Notes was US$834.11 per US$1,000 principal amount, while for the 4.300% Notes it was US$788.18 [6][5] - The company accepted all validly tendered notes, with US$189,405,000 of the 4.600% Notes and US$128,850,000 of the 4.300% Notes accepted [8][5] Financing Condition - The financing condition for the offers was satisfied due to the closing of a previously announced offering of junior subordinated notes totaling US$1.5 billion [9]