- 1Q Adjusted EBITDA Beats Estimates: BT reported adjusted EBITDA of GBP2.06 billion, an increase of 1.4% year-over-year, surpassing the estimate of GBP2.02 billion.
- Consumer Segment: Adjusted EBITDA for the consumer segment was GBP659 million, down 2.1% year-over-year, slightly below the estimate of GBP662.8 million.
- Openreach Performance: Openreach adjusted EBITDA reached GBP1.02 billion, up 5.8% year-over-year, beating the estimate of GBP999.1 million.
- Business Unit Performance: The business unit reported adjusted EBITDA of GBP378 million, down 2.1% year-over-year, but above the estimate of GBP364.8 million.
- Overall Adjusted Revenue: Adjusted revenue was GBP5.05 billion, a decline of 2.2% year-over-year, missing the estimate of GBP5.15 billion.
- Consumer Revenue: Consumer segment adjusted revenue was GBP2.40 billion, down 1% year-over-year, slightly below the estimate of GBP2.43 billion.
- Openreach Revenue: Openreach adjusted revenue was GBP1.56 billion, an increase of 2.1% year-over-year, slightly above the estimate of GBP1.55 billion.
- Business Unit Revenue: The business unit reported adjusted revenue of GBP1.93 billion, a decline of 4.6% year-over-year, missing the estimate of GBP1.97 billion.
- Confirms Financial Outlook: BT reconfirms all full-year 2025 financial outlook metrics, highlighting the success of its ongoing cost transformation efforts.
- Positive Long-term Outlook: BT remains on track to achieve an inflection in cash flow, projecting around £2 billion by 2027 and approximately £3 billion by the end of the decade.
- Analyst Ratings: There are 18 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings for BT’s stock.
A look at BT Group PLC Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 4 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 5 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.6 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
BT Group PLC, a telecommunications services provider, has received a promising assessment based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a solid value and dividend rating of 4 out of 5, the company showcases strong fundamentals and income potential. Although growth prospects were rated slightly lower at 3, BT Group PLC excels in momentum with a top score of 5. However, resilience scored a 2, indicating a potential area of concern. Overall, the company’s outlook appears positive based on these Smart Scores.
BT Group PLC offers a range of telecommunications services, including local and international phone products, broadband solutions, web hosting, and network services. The company’s high momentum score suggests strong performance in the market, while its value and dividend ratings indicate stability and income generation. Despite a lower resilience score, BT Group PLC‘s overall outlook seems favorable for the long term, as per the Smartkarma Smart Scores evaluation.
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