BT Group steps up fibre and 5G rollout as cost cuts fund higher dividend

Claim 55% Off TipRanksUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks BT Group plc ( ($GB:BT.A) ) has shared an announcement. BT Group reported another year of strategic progress as it accelerated the rollout of its Openreach full fibre network, now passing 23 million premises, including 6.3 million in rural areas, and remaining on track to reach 25 million by December 2026. The company also expanded EE’s 5G+ coverage to 73% of the UK population, lifted customer satisfaction to record levels, returned its Consumer unit to broadband, mobile and TV customer growth, and refocused its International operations via targeted divestments. Despite a 4% decline in adjusted revenue to £19.6bn and modest pressure on UK service revenue, BT held adjusted EBITDA flat at £8.2bn through accelerated cost transformation that delivered £580m of annualised savings in the year and raised its overall transformation target to £3.7bn by FY30. The group increased its full-year dividend to 8.32p per share, updated its policy to grow payouts by low-to-mid single digits annually until it reaches metrics consistent with a BBB+ credit rating, and reiterated guidance for normalised free cash flow to rise to about £2bn in FY27 and £3bn by the end of the decade, signalling a stronger long-term cash and shareholder returns profile. The most recent analyst rating on ($GB:BT.A) stock is a Buy with a £310.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BT Group plc stock, see the GB:BT.A Stock Forecast page. Spark’s Take on BT.A Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BT.A is a Neutral. BT Group’s overall stock score is driven by solid financial performance and positive corporate events, which are offset by technical analysis indicating weak momentum. The earnings call provided positive guidance, supporting the company’s strategic initiatives. Valuation metrics suggest fair pricing with an attractive dividend yield. To see Spark’s full report on BT.A stock, click here. More about BT Group plc BT Group plc is a leading UK-based telecommunications and network services provider, operating through brands including BT, EE, Plusnet and Openreach. It focuses on fixed and mobile connectivity, full-fibre broadband, 5G mobile services and enterprise communications, with a strategic emphasis on building the UK’s digital infrastructure and serving consumer, business and international markets. Average Trading Volume: 19,330,616 Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy Current Market Cap: £22.49B Learn more about BT.A stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.