Telus cuts quarterly dividend 55% to $0.1875 and targets debt reduction through 2028
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Telus cut its quarterly dividend 55% and lowered free cash flow guidance to about $1.8B, reducing its payout ratio target to 45%–60% and prioritizing debt reduction, signaling tighter cash generation. A $2.1B non-cash impairment tied to Telus Digital highlights structural pressure from AI-driven automation on legacy contracts. The reset improves balance-sheet flexibility but reinforces near-term uncertainty and defensive positioning.
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Telus slashed its quarterly dividend 55% to $0.1875 per share from $0.4184, taking the annual payout down to $0.75. The company also reduced its free cash flow outlook to about $1.8 billion and lowered its payout ratio target range to 45%–60% from 60%–75%. Telus expects the reset to save about $2.7 billion in cumulative cash through 2028, with the funds prioritized for debt reduction. In the second quarter, it recorded a $2.1 billion non-cash impairment charge.
