TELUS amends dividend reinvestment program [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationImplementing a step down to 1.75% discount and share issuance from TreasuryVANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - TELUS Corporation ("TELUS" or the "Company") announced today that effective April 1, 2026, and as previously communicated, TELUS will step down its discount on shares issued from treasury to 1.75 per cent from the average market price for shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends. These changes w ...

TDS and Array to present at Raymond James 47th Annual Institutional Investors Conference [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationCHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS®) and Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: AD) (Array SM) will present at the Raymond James 47th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Fla. on March 3, 2026, at 10:25 a.m. ET.Vicki L. Villacrez, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Kris Bothfeld, Vice Presi ...

Core Viewpoint - Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) has declared dividends for the first quarter of 2026 on various share classes, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [1] Group 1: Dividend Announcements - TDS will pay a quarterly dividend of $375.0000 per share on its 6.000% Series VV Preferred shares, with payment scheduled for March 31, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026 [1] - A quarterly dividend of $414.0625 per share will be paid on the 6.625% Series UU Preferred shares, also payable on March 31, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026 [1] - Common Shares and Series A Common Shares will receive a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, payable on March 31, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026 [1] Group 2: Company Background - TDS was founded in 1969 and provides broadband services and wireless infrastructure through its subsidiaries, TDS Telecom and Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. [1] - Comprehensive financial information, including earnings releases and shareholder information, is available on TDS's investor relations website [1]

Core Viewpoint - Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) and Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. will release their fourth quarter operating results and host a conference call on February 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time [1] Group 1: Company Information - TDS was founded in 1969 and provides broadband services and wireless infrastructure through its subsidiaries, TDS Telecom and Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. [1] - The financial results will be available on the same day as the conference call, February 20, 2026 [1] Group 2: Conference Call Details - The conference call will be webcast live and available on demand [1] - Participants are advised to register at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation to ensure proper setup of multimedia streaming software [1]

Core Insights - TELUS Corporation reported strong customer growth in Q4 2025, adding 377,000 net customers, including 50,000 mobile phone and 35,000 internet customers, driven by demand for premium bundled services [1][3][7] - The company achieved a full-year basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) growth of 9% and a net income increase of 12%, with cash from operations stable at $4.9 billion [1][4] - TELUS Health experienced significant growth, with revenue and Adjusted EBITDA increasing by 13% and 10% respectively, supported by strategic investments and acquisitions [3][9] Financial Performance - Consolidated operating revenues for Q4 2025 were $5.3 billion, a slight decrease from $5.4 billion in the previous year, primarily due to lower mobile equipment revenue [2][4] - Consolidated Free Cash Flow reached a record $2.2 billion, up 11% from the prior year, exceeding annual guidance [1][4] - The company’s Adjusted EBITDA for TTech increased by 3.1% in 2025, reflecting disciplined execution and cost management [4][6] Customer Metrics - TELUS achieved a total subscriber base of 21.2 million connections, with a 5% increase year-over-year, including a 19% rise in connected devices [8][14] - The mobile phone churn rate was 0.97% for the full year, marking the twelfth consecutive year below 1% [3][23] - Healthcare lives covered by TELUS Health reached 161.2 million, an increase of 85 million over the past year, driven by acquisitions and growth in employee assistance programs [9][21] Capital Expenditures and Debt Management - Consolidated capital expenditures for Q4 2025 were $649 million, an 18% increase from the previous year, with a focus on subscriber growth and customer experience [11][14] - The company concluded 2025 with a Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.4 times, targeting 3.3 times or lower by year-end 2026 [1][4] 2026 Financial Targets - TELUS set 2026 financial targets, aiming for 2-4% growth in Consolidated Service Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA, with a projected Free Cash Flow of approximately $2.45 billion [2][25] - Consolidated Capital Expenditures are expected to decrease by 10% to approximately $2.3 billion in 2026 [2][25] Leadership Transition - Darren Entwistle, the President and CEO, will retire on June 30, 2026, with Victor Dodig appointed as his successor effective July 1, 2026 [27]

Core Insights - America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V. (AMX) reported a net income per ADR of 35 cents for Q4 2025, a significant increase from 7 cents in the same quarter last year, although it fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents [1][9] - The company's total quarterly revenues rose by 3.4% to Mex$244,897 million, driven by growth in both Service and Equipment segments [3][9] Financial Performance - Net income for the quarter was Mex$19,134 million, compared to Mex$4,074 million in the prior-year quarter [1] - Comprehensive financing costs decreased by 47.6% to Mex$15,643 million from Mex$29,850 million year-over-year [2] - Free cash flow increased by 39% year-over-year to Mex$81,884 million [12][9] - Total costs and expenses rose by 2.8% to Mex$149,969 million, while EBITDA increased by 4.2% to Mex$94,928 million, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 38.8% [11] Subscriber Growth - AMX gained 2.5 million wireless subscribers in Q4 2025, including a net increase of 2.8 million postpaid subscribers, while the prepaid segment saw a decline of 298,000 users [4] - The company had a total of 331 million wireless subscribers by the end of December 2025 [4] Regional Performance - Central America experienced a revenue growth of 10.4%, with wireless service revenue increasing by 12.7% year-over-year [6] - Argentina's revenues rose by 7.4% to ARS 770,695 million, driven by higher service revenues, although equipment revenues showed soft trends [7] - Brazil's revenues increased by 6.3% to BRL $13,381 million, supported by strong performance in Service and Equipment revenues [10]

Core Insights - AT&T Inc. has shown strong performance in Q4 2025, exceeding earnings and revenue estimates due to increased demand in mobility and broadband sectors [2] - The company is strategically expanding its fiber Internet service through the acquisition of Lumen Technologies' mass-market fiber business for $5.75 billion, adding over one million fiber subscribers [4] - Despite challenges in legacy services and margin pressures, AT&T plans to return $45 billion to shareholders from 2026 to 2028, supported by cost savings and enhanced free cash flow [3] Financial Performance - AT&T reported significant growth in wireless and broadband services, with fiber convergence rising to 42% and adding 283,000 net fiber subscribers and 221,000 Internet Air subscribers [2] - The stock price has increased by 6.4% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite and the Zacks Wireless National industry [5] - AT&T's current stock price is $26.83, with a market capitalization of approximately $190.21 billion [5] Strategic Moves - The acquisition of Lumen Technologies enhances AT&T's fiber Internet service footprint across 32 U.S. states, including major cities like Denver, Seattle, and Salt Lake City [4] - The company remains committed to investing in key areas such as 5G and fiber, adapting its strategies to align with market changes [3] - David Taylor's recent share purchase reflects investor confidence in AT&T's growth prospects [6]

Core Insights - Chunghwa Telecom reported its highest fourth quarter revenue in nearly a decade at NT$65.65 billion, achieving full year results that met or exceeded all upper end guidance [4][6] - Full year revenue reached an all-time high of NT$236.11 billion, a 2.7% increase year over year, with full year EPS at NT$4.99, marking an eight-year high [4][11] - The company emphasized its focus on digital innovation and operational excellence as key drivers of its performance [4] Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights - Total revenue increased by 0.5% to NT$65.65 billion [6][7] - Consumer Business Group revenue rose by 5.9% to NT$39.54 billion, driven by mobile and broadband services [6][8] - Enterprise Business Group revenue decreased by 7.9% to NT$22.02 billion, impacted by prior project recognitions [6][9] - International Business Group revenue increased by 2.5% to NT$2.56 billion, supported by demand for IDC services [6][10] - Operating income decreased by 2.2% to NT$11.38 billion, with a margin of 17.34% [6][13] - Net income attributable to stockholders increased by 3.2% to NT$9.29 billion, with EPS at NT$1.20 [6][13] Full Year 2025 Financial Highlights - Total revenue for 2025 increased by 2.7% to NT$236.11 billion [11] - Consumer Business Group revenue increased by 2.4% to NT$143.37 billion [6][11] - Enterprise Business Group revenue increased by 2.5% to NT$77.24 billion [6][11] - International Business Group revenue decreased by 4.1% to NT$9.52 billion [6][11] - Operating income for 2025 increased by 3.6% to NT$48.55 billion, with a margin of 20.56% [6][14] - Net income attributable to stockholders increased by 4.0% to NT$38.69 billion, with EPS at NT$4.99 [6][14] Cash Flow and EBITDA - Cash flow from operating activities decreased by 2.2% year over year to NT$77.50 billion [15] - EBITDA for the fourth quarter was NT$21.55 billion, a decrease of 0.2% year over year [15][16] - EBITDA for 2025 increased by 2.6% to NT$88.77 billion, with a margin of 37.60% [16] Business Highlights - As of December 31, 2025, mobile subscribers increased by 0.9% to 13.24 million, with mobile service revenue up by 4.7% to NT$17.68 billion [18] - Fixed broadband subscribers slightly increased by 0.5% to 4.45 million, with broadband revenue growing 3.8% to NT$11.88 billion [19] 2026 Guidance - The company expects total revenue to increase by NT$5.88 to NT$7.57 billion, or 2.5% to 3.2%, for 2026 [21][23] - Operating costs and expenses are expected to rise by NT$6.54 to NT$7.01 billion, or 3.5% to 3.7% [21][23] - Net income attributable to stockholders is projected to be between NT$37.39 and NT$38.94 billion, reflecting a potential decrease of NT$1.30 to an increase of NT$0.25 billion year over year [24]

Core Insights - AT&T reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.52, exceeding estimates of $0.46, and revenue of $33.47 billion, surpassing expectations of $32.88 billion [1][6] Subscriber Growth - The company added 283,000 fiber subscribers and 421,000 net postpaid phone subscribers in the latest quarter, contributing to significant revenue growth in its wireless and consumer segments [2][3] - AT&T experienced its best year for consumer broadband subscriber growth in a decade, with 42% of AT&T Fiber households also opting for AT&T's wireless services [5] Financial Performance - AT&T's financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 exceeded all consolidated financial guidance, driven by growth in converged fiber and 5G customers [3] - The company reported a P/E ratio of 7.39 and a price-to-sales ratio of 1.31, indicating its market valuation and financial health [5] Shareholder Returns - In 2025, AT&T returned over $12 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, with plans to return an additional $45 billion or more from 2026 to 2028 [4][6] - This shareholder return strategy is part of AT&T's customer-centric, investment-led approach, aimed at enhancing profitability [4]

Company News - ASML's ADRs rose 5% after reporting orders significantly exceeding investor expectations, driven by increased demand for AI computing workloads [3][5][17] - Seagate's stock increased by 8% following a strong second-quarter earnings report that surpassed expectations, along with a positive outlook [3] - Texas Instruments gained 7% after providing a favorable outlook, indicating improved demand in industrial and data center markets [3] - AT&T's shares rose 3% after reporting fourth-quarter profit and revenue that exceeded analysts' estimates, attributed to strong broadband subscriber growth [3] - C3.ai's stock surged 15% amid reports of merger talks with Automation Anywhere [3] - F5 Inc. jumped 8% after raising its revenue forecast for the fiscal year [3] - New Oriental Education's ADRs rose 6% after beating second-quarter estimates and increasing its annual net revenue forecast [3] - Corning's shares fell 3% after reporting fourth-quarter results and providing a disappointing outlook [3] - Elevance Health dropped 6% after giving an adjusted profit forecast for 2026 that fell short of Wall Street expectations [3] - Qorvo's stock fell 10% after issuing a weaker-than-expected outlook [3] Industry Trends - The tech sector is experiencing a rally, driven by strong earnings from semiconductor and memory companies, which is boosting the AI trade [1][4][6] - The Magnificent Seven stocks are mostly higher, with Nvidia, Alphabet, and Amazon showing gains, while Meta and Apple experienced slight declines [3] - The semiconductor, memory, and storage sectors are seeing significant gains due to positive earnings reports, particularly from ASML, Seagate, and Texas Instruments [3][4] - Asian equities are also benefiting from the tech rally, with notable gains in TSMC and SK Hynix [5][13] - The demand for AI memory is driving earnings growth for companies like SK Hynix, indicating a strong market for AI-related technologies [5][14]