TELUS Reports Q4/FY2025 Results, Sets 2026 Targets, Announces CEO Succession
Summary
TELUS reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 operational results, established positive 2026 financial targets, and announced the retirement of CEO Darren Entwistle, with Victor Dodig appointed as his successor.
Key Events
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Q4/FY2025 Financial & Operational Results
Reported strong operational performance with 377,000 Q4 customer additions and 9% full-year basic EPS growth. However, adjusted net income decreased by 18% and adjusted basic EPS was down 20% in Q4 2025.
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2026 Financial Targets Set
Established industry-leading 2026 targets, projecting 2-4% growth in consolidated service revenues and adjusted EBITDA, 10% free cash flow growth to approximately $2.45 billion, and a 10% decrease in capital expenditures to approximately $2.3 billion.
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CEO Succession Announced
Darren Entwistle will retire as President and CEO on June 30, 2026, after 26 years. Victor Dodig has been appointed as his successor, effective July 1, 2026.
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Dividend Policy Update
Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4184 per share, maintaining the current level. The company noted that its dividend growth program is under assessment as part of its capital allocation and deleveraging strategy.
Analysis
This comprehensive filing provides a detailed overview of TELUS's financial and operational performance, strategic direction, and a significant leadership transition. While the company achieved strong customer growth and positive full-year basic EPS growth, adjusted net income and EPS declined in Q4 2025. The 2026 financial targets are optimistic, projecting growth in service revenues, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow, alongside reduced capital expenditures. The announcement of CEO Darren Entwistle's retirement after 26 years and the appointment of Victor Dodig marks a pivotal leadership change. The company also confirmed maintaining its dividend at the current level, though the dividend growth program is under review, which may temper expectations for income investors. The filing also details progress on deleveraging and strategic initiatives for TELUS Health and TELUS Digital, including approximately $500 million in restructuring and other costs which likely encompass the goodwill impairment mentioned in the concurrent 40-F.
At the time of this filing, TU was trading at $14.00 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $22.1B. The 52-week trading range was $12.54 to $16.74. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.