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BT Group Posts Record Full Fibre Take-Up as Revenue Softens but Guidance Holds

Story Highlights
  • BT expanded its full fibre and 5G networks at record pace, growing retail bases and securing top UK mobile rankings.
  • Revenue and profit declined amid legacy and divestment headwinds, but BT reaffirmed cost savings and cash flow guidance.
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BT Group Posts Record Full Fibre Take-Up as Revenue Softens but Guidance Holds

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BT Group plc ( ($GB:BT.A) ) has shared an announcement.

BT Group reported continued progress on its UK network and customer strategy, with its full fibre footprint extended to 21.4 million premises, including 5.9 million in rural areas, and record FTTP connections pushing Openreach’s take-up rate above 38%. The group’s 5G base grew to 14.3 million users with 5G+ coverage reaching 69% of the population, while Consumer broadband, mobile and TV customer bases all increased and EE retained its status as the UK’s top mobile network across multiple independent benchmarks. Despite this operational momentum, adjusted group revenue for the third quarter fell 4% year-on-year to £5.0bn and adjusted EBITDA dipped 1% to £2.1bn, reflecting pressure from legacy voice declines, weaker handset and equipment sales, and the impact of disposals, while reported profit before tax dropped due in part to losses at the sports joint venture. Management highlighted ongoing cost transformation, reduced labour and energy usage, improved customer satisfaction and completion of all targeted International disposals, and reiterated that the group remains on track to meet full-year guidance and deliver significant free cash flow growth over the coming years.

The most recent analyst rating on ($GB:BT.A) stock is a Hold with a £212.00 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 GB:BT.A Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB: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 GB:BT.A stock, click here.

More about BT Group plc

BT Group plc is a leading UK telecommunications and network provider, operating through its Openreach, Consumer, Business and International units. It offers fixed and mobile connectivity, including full fibre broadband (FTTP), 5G mobile services, and TV under brands such as EE, BT and Plusnet, with a strong focus on nationwide next‑generation network rollout and converged services for residential, business and public sector customers.

Average Trading Volume: 15,760,337

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £19.97B

See more data about BT.A stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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