Telstra lifts half-year profit, ups buy-back to $1.25bn

Telstra Corporation Limited ( (AU:TLS) ) has issued an update.

Telstra Group Limited has reported its financial results for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, showing total income of $11.845 billion, up 0.2%, and profit attributable to equity holders of $1.124 billion, an increase of 9.4%. The board declared a partially franked interim dividend of 10.5 cents per share for the 2026 financial year, with payment scheduled for 27 March 2026.

As part of its capital management program, Telstra continued its on-market share buy-back, repurchasing 130,091,714 shares for $637 million during the half-year and cancelling them, contributing to a reduction in shares on issue and net tangible assets per security. The company also increased the total buy-back target from up to $1 billion to up to $1.25 billion for the 2026 financial year, underscoring its focus on shareholder returns amid modest top-line growth but stronger profitability.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:TLS) stock is a Hold with a A$4.90 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Telstra Corporation Limited stock, see the AU:TLS Stock Forecast page.

More about Telstra Corporation Limited

Telstra Group Limited is Australia’s largest telecommunications company, providing mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and enterprise network services. Listed on the ASX under the ticker TLS, it focuses on consumer, business, and wholesale connectivity solutions across Australia and selected international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 17,253,808

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$55.61B

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