What was BT’s full-year dividend payout in pence after the board declared a final dividend?

BT Group is a UK-based telecommunications company that builds and operates fixed-line, broadband, mobile and wholesale network infrastructure. It provides retail and enterprise telecoms services through Openreach and EE.

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Did Deutsche Bank keep its Sell rating and 150p price target for BT after BT’s first-quarter update?

Yes. Deutsche Bank (Robert Grindle) kept a Sell rating and a 150p price target after BT’s first-quarter update slightly beat forecasts, citing UK service revenues up 0.3% and EBITDA 0.2% ahead.

Updated 24 Jul 2026

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How many retail FTTP connections did BT Group report at FY26?

BT Group reported 4.5m retail FTTP connections at FY26.

Updated 23 Jul 2026

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What joint venture did BT announce with Verizon in June 2026?

In June 2026, BT announced a strategic 50:50 joint venture with Verizon to combine their international enterprise businesses. The venture will be incorporated in Jersey, headquartered in the UK, and is expected to close in 2027.

Updated 23 Jul 2026

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What is BT Group's planned capex level for FY27 excluding spectrum?

BT Group said FY27 capex excluding spectrum is around £4.3bn.

Updated 23 Jul 2026

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How much gross annualised savings did BT deliver in FY26 from its transformation programme?

BT said its multi-year transformation programme delivered £580m of gross annualised savings in FY26.

Updated 23 Jul 2026

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