
TSE:T
This summary was created by AI, based on 77 opinions in the last 12 months.
Telus Corp (T-T) is facing significant challenges, including high competition in the telecommunications sector and concerns over its dividend, which many analysts consider at risk of being cut. Although the company shows potential with a beautiful dividend yield nearing 9%, experts highlight a high payout ratio and escalating debt levels due to network investments. Many feel that the company's focus on monetizing assets, such as Telus Health, may provide some financial relief. The new CEO's strategies, including potential changes to dividend policies, can lead to positive transformations; however, many investors remain cautious. Overall, while there are mixed sentiments regarding its performance outlook, many see Telus as a strong dividend-paying stock but warn about the potential for volatility. The general consensus leans towards caution amid a tough market environment.
Favours Telus for the long run. More consistent performer for dividend growth. Share price over 10 years has been steadier. (He's based in Western Canada, so he may have a bit of a home-team bias ;)
But if he had to buy one today, he'd go with BCE. Trading at a 10-year low, appears oversold. Yield is about 8.5%, and looks secure -- reducing capex, and it could introduce a DRIP program (which would give it a healthier payout ratio).
Prefers the telcos to the banks. In telcos, there's not much growth, but these stocks are undervalued. He picks Telus. TD: if there's no more bad news coming, this is probably a buy, but many investors are sitting and waiting. TD is likely undervalued to other banks, but wait 3 months to see how their overhand shakes out.
Entire Canadian media space is attractive. Not getting as much attention as large US tech stocks. Fibre optic build starting to finish - will increase cash flow. Concerns over managemnet transition, but overall a strong business. Population of Canada growing - very good for the business. ~7% dividend yield sustainable for long term investors.
Bought for dividend and growth, and for anticipated recovery in its various divisions. Growth rates are still compelling. Trades around 16x, not cheap, but still sees 14% growth for 2024-27. Yield plays came under fire the past year, pricing pressure with the fourth carrier, regulatory pressures.
Unlike a meme stock, when a name like Telus doesn't work out you can hold it. Well-run business, dividend, not an "if" but a "when" thesis.
Good yield with both. 5G is not very mature, but will work out well over the next several years. Lots of growth in data. Debt-oriented companies in a high interest rate environment, this has hurt them both. Need to rationalize their businesses, but government intervenes when it chooses, as with BCE layoffs. So they have to be careful.
Tough slog with BCE. Issue is that people are worried dividend will be cut, or that assets will be sold to cover it. Yield is almost 9%, but he doesn't "think" they'll cut it. May have to sell more assets to bring down debt. Don't switch at these levels. Hold, and hope for better times ahead.
Telus is incredibly well run. Includes a number of great businesses they've developed and brought out in public.
The dividend is safe and will grow 3-4% annually in coming years. Yields 8.65%. Shares are amazingly back to Covid levels. If you own this, keep holding to collect the dividend. Of course, interest rates have effected high-dividend stocks like the telcos. If shares break below the current, Telus could be entering a new bandwidth, but if it bounces, it could be time to buy.
85% revenue from services, 15% from hardware. Usually trades at a premium to peers due to higher growth and further ahead in fibre to the home. Should benefit from immigration. Most diversified of the Big 3.
Not as much leverage on BCE's balance sheet as peers. Shares have contracted to a very attractive valuation, plus a 9% yield. He'd choose BCE at this point.