TELUS (TSX:T) Following AI And Satellite Moves Looks Undervalued

TELUS (TSX:T) has moved into the spotlight after two recent announcements, pairing a new AI customer experience partnership with Parloa with a successful space based connectivity test alongside AST SpaceMobile.

These announcements have landed while TELUS shares trade at about CA$11.91, after a 7 day share price return of roughly 8% that comes against a year to date share price decline of about 34% and a 1 year total shareholder return drop near 40%.

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After a sharp 7-day rebound but deep 1-year and 5-year declines, TELUS now sits at a crossroads. Is the recent jump a signal to step in, or a reason to wait for a cheaper entry before the numbers justify a move?

Most Popular Narrative: 16% Undervalued

The most followed valuation story on TELUS pins fair value at about CA$14.11 a share, versus the recent CA$11.91 close. It shifts the focus firmly to cash generation and balance sheet repair rather than pure growth.

The main thing that has to go right is TELUS using dividend savings, higher free cash flow from lower capital intensity, and proceeds from asset sales to reduce net debt to adjusted EBITDA from 3.5x to 3.0x or lower by the end of 2028, while keeping telecom and AI infrastructure performance on track.

See why 196 investors see TELUS as 16% undervalued.

Result: Fair Value of CA$14.11 (UNDERVALUED)

Still, this narrative can crack if elevated leverage near 3.5x drags on flexibility, or if TELUS Digital churn keeps free cash flow under pressure longer than expected.

Find out about the key risks to this TELUS narrative.

Next Steps

Mixed signals on TELUS often push investors to the sidelines, yet this is exactly when fresh eyes on the numbers can matter most. Take a few minutes to review both the concerns and the upside case, then weigh the 3 key rewards and 2 important warning signs.

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