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23 Jul 2026, 06:53 UTC · 1h ago
BT reports lower quarterly profits but 'on track' for targets
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BT Group maintained its full-year guidance, including adjusted EBITDA of £8.1-8.2 billion and normalised free cash flow of approximately £2 billion. — Maintaining guidance during a profit dip signals management confidence and provides a stable floor for investor expectations.
+0.40Openreach reported a record addition of 574,000 full-fibre customers in the quarter, reaching a total of 9.4 million users. — Strong growth in the core infrastructure business and a rising take-up rate (40%) indicate positive long-term competitive positioning.
+0.30BT Group reported a 4% decline in first-quarter profit before tax to £505 million. — A decline in headline profit is generally negative, though offset here by the maintenance of full-year targets.
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BT's consumer EBITDA fell 3% and business earnings dropped 7% during the first quarter. — Weakness in both consumer and business segments suggests pricing or demand pressure across the group's primary service arms.
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The company announced the discovery of a new ore body at its flagship Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe.
The company reported a 4% fall in first-quarter profit and declines in consumer and business earnings, though full-year guidance was maintained.
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