April 17, 2024

Telus says Q3 profit rises 30 per cent

VANCOUVER – Telus Corp. (TSX:T) is boosting its dividend by 5.5 per cent following stronger third-quarter profits.

The telecommunications company says it will raise the dividend to 58 cents per share, up from 55 cents.

The increase comes after the company’s third-quarter net income rose 30 per cent to $ 326 million from $ 251 million a year ago.

Revenues increased 6.5 per cent to $ 2.6 billion.

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