LSE:BT.A (BT Group)

About BT.A

BT Group Plc is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the United Kingdom with the largest fixed-line network in the country. The company builds, maintains, and operates mobile networks for both consumers and businesses.

BT Group has multiple brands under its umbrella. BT Open Reach operates independently as a separate entity due to regulatory restrictions. However, it remains 100% owned by the company and is currently on track to provide Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) to 90% of British households by 2026.

Its consumer-facing brands include EE, BT, and Plusnet. These offer a wide range of mobile, broadband, landline, TV, live sports, and gaming services. Its global business-facing division works with companies and governments to integrate, secure, and manage network and cloud infrastructure.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Being a telecommunications business is not a cheap endeavour. And after years of mismanagement, the company has found itself in a tight spot with a heavy debt burden and falling profitability. That’s why the BT share price has shrunk considerably over the last six years.

    However, the management team has begun addressing the problems, working to improve balance sheet health while also exploring new growth avenues. Whether the turnaround will be successful in the long term remains to be seen. And this is a risk investor need to consider before making an investment decision.

    Yes. BT Group shares pay a cash dividend at an average 38% payout ratio. Dividends were cancelled in early 2020 due to the pandemic. However, in early 2022, dividend payments resumed.

    BHP shares pay out a dividend twice a year, in August and December.

    BT Group shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.

    BT Group (LSE: BT.A) Latest News

    Investing Articles

    Down by a quarter, is the BT share price a steal?

    The BT share price has more than halved in the past five years. What is holding it down -- and…

    Read more »

    Young woman holding up three fingers
    Investing Articles

    Are these the 3 best dividend shares on the FTSE 100?

    Dividend shares are a great way for me to get more out of my investments. Here are three dividend stocks…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    7% yield and P/E of 5.5! Is the beaten-down BT share price now too cheap to resist?

    The BT share price has been dirt cheap for years. The dividend has looked irresistible. Yet it's been a terrible…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    3 reasons to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares in 2024

    When it comes to FTSE 100 shares, I'm an eternal optimist and always see bargain buys. But in 2024, I'm…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    BT shares: patient investors could be rewarded

    Andrew Mackie assesses just what it will take to re-ignite the BT share price from a seemingly terminal decline.

    Read more »

    Playful senior couple in aprons dancing and smiling while preparing healthy dinner at home
    Investing Articles

    I’d need this many BT shares to aim for passive income of £10k a year

    BT shares have been a bit of a dilemma. They've provided good income for years, but can the company afford…

    Read more »

    Young Black woman looking concerned while in front of her laptop
    Investing Articles

    Shares I’m avoiding: BT

    Despite their cheap valuation, this Fool isn't keen on BT shares. Here, he explains why he's steering clear of the…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    Can these things send the BT share price climbing again?

    As the BT share price has fallen, I've been thinking the firm must surely cut its progressive dividend policy. I've…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    What’s going on with BT shares?

    Even though BT shares now look dirt cheap, this Fool is still hesitant to add the stock to his portfolio.…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    At a 52-week low, here’s what the charts say for the BT share price!

    With the BT share price starting the year in freefall, Charlie Carman considers whether the FTSE 100 telecoms stock is…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    The BT share price is on life support! Can a move to digital save it?

    The BT share price dropped 10% last month ahead of plans to upgrade the UK network. What will it take…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    What’s next for the BT share price following its Q3 trading update?

    BT Group’s consumer segment is getting back on track, but is this enough to steer its share price back into…

    Read more »