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08 Jul 2026, 13:41 UTC · 3h ago
UBS warns of wholesale threat to broadband profits, stays negative on BT and Vodafone
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Proactive Investors
08 Jul 2026, 13:41 UTC · 3h ago
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UBS has issued 'sell' ratings for BT Group and Vodafone, citing mounting pressure on UK retail broadband pricing and slowing momentum in Germany. — Direct analyst downgrades from a major bank typically trigger selling pressure and lower valuation multiples for the affected stocks.
-0.60Openreach has proposed wholesale promotions, including a £19.32 cap on line rentals and volume-based discounts, which UBS expects will hurt BT's consumer business revenue. — Reduced wholesale pricing typically forces a race to the bottom in retail pricing, compressing margins for the dominant market players.
-0.50UBS forecasts a 2% fall in core earnings for BT through the first half of the 2027 financial year due to top-line pressure and marketing costs. — A forecasted decline in core earnings provides a concrete fundamental reason for investors to avoid or sell the stock in the near term.
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+0.30UBS trimmed its price target for Liberty Global from $12.60 to $12.10, citing cable revenue pressure in the UK and complexity regarding fibre deals. — A price target reduction indicates a lowered expectation of the stock's fair value, though the 'neutral' rating suggests less conviction than the BT/Vodafone sells.
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UBS maintains a 'sell' rating citing slowing momentum in Germany and a lack of positive catalysts.
UBS maintains a 'sell' rating due to weakening earnings trends and pricing pressure on retail broadband.
The company secured a place on a £1.5 billion major works framework for public sector projects.
UBS trimmed its price target due to pressure on UK cable revenues and deal complexity.
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