Financial Performance - TELUS reported Q3 2025 operating revenues of $5.1 billion[41] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.9 billion, a 1% year-over-year increase[41] - Free cash flow increased by 8% year-over-year to $611 million[41] - Capital expenditures (excluding real estate) decreased by 4% year-over-year to $616 million[41] - The company is targeting a net debt to EBITDA ratio of approximately 3.0x by 2027[10] Customer Growth and Loyalty - Total customer additions were strong at 288,000[10] - Industry-best postpaid mobile phone churn of 0.91%[10] - Internet net additions were +40,000[15] TELUS Health and Digital - TELUS Health revenue grew by 18% year-over-year to $517 million[35] - TELUS Health Adjusted EBITDA increased by 24% year-over-year to $91 million[35] - TELUS Health covers more than 160 million lives globally[10] - TELUS Digital revenue grew by 5% year-over-year to $708 million[37] - TELUS Digital Adjusted EBITDA was $105 million[37] Strategic Initiatives - TELUS completed the privatization of TELUS Digital, expecting $150 million in annualized cash synergies by the end of 2026[18] - AI-enabling revenue is approaching $800 million for 2025 and is expected to reach approximately $2 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of over 30%[21]

Core Insights - TELUS Corporation reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of C$0.22, a decrease from C$0.25 in the same period last year [1] - Total operating revenues increased by 2% year over year to C$5,082 million, driven by strong revenue growth across all segments [1] - The company achieved total customer growth of 198,000 in the second quarter, with 167,000 additions in mobile and connected devices, and 31,000 in fixed customers [2] Financial Performance - TELUS' operating revenues from contracts with customers were C$5,031 million, reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase [1] - The company declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.4163 per share, a 7% increase from the previous year's C$0.3891 [2] - Adjusted EBITDA increased modestly by 0.8% year over year to C$1,812 million [18] Segment Results - TTech revenues rose 1% year over year to C$3,848 million, with operating revenues from contracts with customers increasing to C$3,793 million [5] - Mobile network revenues decreased by 1% to C$1,723 million, attributed to a decline in mobile phone ARPU [6] - Fixed data service revenues increased by 3% to C$1,193 million, supported by an expanding subscriber base [9] Strategic Developments - TELUS signed a definitive agreement with La Caisse to sell a 49.9% stake in Terrion for approximately $1.26 billion, valuing the operator at over $2.5 billion [3] - The proceeds from the deal will be used to accelerate debt reduction efforts, aiming for a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 3.0 by 2027 [3] Cash Flow and Guidance - Cash generated from operating activities was C$1,166 million, down from C$1,388 million in the previous year, while free cash flow increased by 11% to C$535 million [19] - TELUS reaffirmed its 2025 financial targets, expecting 2-4% growth in TTech operating revenues and 3-5% growth in adjusted EBITDA [20]

Core Insights - TELUS Corporation reported strong customer growth in the first quarter of 2025, adding 218,000 net customers, driven by demand for bundled services and advanced broadband networks [1][3][8] - The company achieved operating revenue growth of 3% to C$5.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA growth of 4%, reflecting the resilience of its business in a dynamic environment [2][4] - TELUS Health segment showed significant growth, with revenue and adjusted EBITDA increasing by 12% and 30% respectively, covering 76.5 million lives [3][9][21] Financial Performance - Consolidated free cash flow increased by 22% to C$488 million, supported by a 13% rise in cash from operations [1][10] - The quarterly dividend was raised by 7% to C$0.4163 per share, reflecting a commitment to shareholder value [1][24] - Operating expenses decreased by 1% to C$4.3 billion, contributing to improved net income of C$301 million, up 115% year-over-year [6][14] Customer Growth and Segments - Total telecom subscriber connections reached 20.3 million, a 6% increase year-over-year, with notable growth in mobile phones and connected devices [8][14] - TELUS Health's revenue growth was driven by strategic investments and product enhancements, alongside a 7% increase in global lives covered [3][21] - The TTech segment saw a 3% increase in adjusted EBITDA, supported by cost reduction efforts and subscriber growth across various services [4][17] Capital Expenditures and Investments - Consolidated capital expenditures decreased by 19% to C$587 million, reflecting a strategic prioritization of projects [11][14] - The company is targeting a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 3 times by 2027, with ongoing efforts to improve its balance sheet [5][10] - TELUS has invested approximately C$587 million in capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2025, contributing to community development [27] Strategic Outlook - TELUS reaffirmed its 2025 financial targets, expecting operating revenue growth of 2-4% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 3-5% [2][5] - The company plans to extend its dividend growth program, targeting 3-8% annual growth from 2026 through 2028 [1][24] - TELUS continues to focus on operational excellence and cost efficiency to drive sustainable growth in a competitive landscape [3][4]