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.

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