BT Group plc is a communications services company. The Company is engaged in selling fixed-voice services, broadband, mobile and television products and services, as well as managed networked information technology (IT) solutions and cyber security protection. Its segments include Consumer, which provides fixed-voice, broadband, TV and mobile services; EE, which is a mobile network operator in the United Kingdom and provides mobile and fixed communications services to consumers; Business and Public Sector, which provides communications and IT services to businesses and the public sector in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland (RoI) ;Global Services, which provides managed networked IT services to corporate customers; Wholesale and Ventures, which provides fixed and mobile services to communications providers (CPs); and Openreach, which provides copper and fiber connections between its exchanges and homes and businesses.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector:
- Industry: Diversified Communication Services
- Sub-Industry: N/A
- Symbol: NYSE:BT
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: www.btplc.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: $40.02 billion
- Outstanding Shares: 1,978,086,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $20.06
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $21.21
- 52 Week Range: $19.14 - $33.50
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.51
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 5.37
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: $30.91 billion
- Price / Sales: 1.29
- Book Value: $5.41 per share
- Price / Book: 3.74
Dividend:- Annual Dividend: $0.90
- Dividend Yield: 4.7%
Profitability:- EBIDTA: $8.87 billion
- Net Margins: 10.29%
- Return on Equity: 35.80%
- Return on Assets: 7.16%
Debt:- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.55%
- Current Ratio: 0.73%
- Quick Ratio: 0.71%
Misc:- Average Volume: 732,912 shs.
- Beta: 1.07
- Short Ratio: 2.75
Frequently Asked Questions for BT Group plc (NYSE:BT)
What is BT Group plc's stock symbol?
BT Group plc trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BT."
How often does BT Group plc pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BT Group plc?
BT Group plc announced a dividend on Thursday, October 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 30th will be given a dividend of $0.275 per share on Monday, February 13th. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 28th. View BT Group plc's Dividend History.
When did BT Group plc's stock split? How did BT Group plc's stock split work?
Shares of BT Group plc split before market open on Tuesday, December 8th 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, November 20th 2015. The newly issued shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Monday, December 7th 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of BT Group plc stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.
How were BT Group plc's earnings last quarter?
BT Group plc (NYSE:BT) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 10th. The company reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.04. The company earned $7.58 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.88 billion. BT Group plc had a return on equity of 35.80% and a net margin of 10.29%. View BT Group plc's Earnings History.
Where is BT Group plc's stock going? Where will BT Group plc's stock price be in 2017?
17 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for BT Group plc's shares. Their forecasts range from $270.00 to $500.00. On average, they expect BT Group plc's share price to reach $369.25 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for BT Group plc.
Are investors shorting BT Group plc?
BT Group plc saw a decline in short interest in April. As of April 28th, there was short interest totalling 937,807 shares, a decline of 31.3% from the April 13th total of 1,365,009 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 678,379 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days.
Who are some of BT Group plc's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to BT Group plc include Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (CCI), Level 3 Communications (LVLT), Telecom Italia SpA (TI), SBA Communications (SBAC), BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY), Telecom Argentina SA (TEO), Cable One (CABO), West Corp (WSTC), Neustar (NSR), Cogent Communications Holdings (CCOI), Vonage Holdings Corp. (VG), GTT Communications (GTT), 8x8 (EGHT), Gogo (GOGO), Iridium Communications (IRDM), ORBCOMM (ORBC), Premiere Global Services (PGI) and Boingo Wireless (WIFI).
Who are BT Group plc's key executives?
BT Group plc's management team includes the folowing people:
- Gavin Patterson, Chief Executive, Executive Director
- Simon Jonathan Lowth, Group Finance Director, Executive Director
- Marc Allera, Chief Executive Officer - EE
- Luis Alvarez, Chief Executive Officer - Global Services
- Gerard McQuade, Chief Executive Officer - Wholesale and Ventures
- John Petter, Chief Executive Officer - Consumer
- Clive Selley, Invitee, Chief Executive Officer - Openreach
- Graham Sutherland, Chief Executive Officer - Business and Public Sector
- Howard Watson, Chief Executive Officer - Technology, Service and Operations
- Dan Fitz, Group General Counsel, Company Secretary
Who owns BT Group plc stock?
BT Group plc's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.16%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.07%), Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC (0.03%), Jane Street Group LLC (0.03%), Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY (0.03%) and FMR LLC (0.02%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for BT Group plc.
Who sold BT Group plc stock? Who is selling BT Group plc stock?
BT Group plc's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citadel Advisors LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, Eagle Global Advisors LLC, AT Bancorp and Credit Suisse AG. View Insider Buying and Selling for BT Group plc.
Who bought BT Group plc stock? Who is buying BT Group plc stock?
BT Group plc's stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Jane Street Group LLC, Karp Capital Management Corp, BB&T Securities LLC, Dubuque Bank & Trust Co., Morgan Stanley, Sit Investment Associates Inc., M&T Bank Corp and FMR LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for BT Group plc.
How do I buy BT Group plc stock?
Shares of BT Group plc can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is BT Group plc's stock price today?
One share of BT Group plc stock can currently be purchased for approximately $20.23.
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Earnings History for BT Group plc (NYSE:BT)Earnings History by Quarter for BT Group plc (NYSE BT)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 5/10/2017 | 3/31/2017 | $0.48 | $0.52 | $7.88 billion | $7.58 billion | View | N/A |  |
| 1/30/2015 | Q3 | $1.15 | $1.21 | $6.79 billion | $6.77 billion | View | N/A | |
| 7/31/2014 | Q1 | $1.04 | $1.11 | $7.42 billion | $7.37 billion | View | N/A | |
| 1/31/2014 | Q4 | $0.95 | $1.20 | | | View | N/A | |
| 5/10/2012 | | $0.06 | $0.08 | | | View | N/A | |
| 2/3/2012 | | $0.05 | $0.06 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for BT Group plc (NYSE:BT)2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $1.85
| Quarter | Number of Estimates | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Estimate |
|---|
| Q1 2017 | 1 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| Q2 2017 | 1 | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| Q3 2017 | 1 | $0.49 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
| Q4 2017 | 1 | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.53 |
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Current Dividend Information for BT Group plc (NYSE:BT)| Most Recent Dividend: | 2/13/2017 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.90 |
| Dividend Yield: | 4.45% |
| Dividend Growth: | 8.30% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 56.25% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
23.50% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
23.87% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 5 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
Dividend History by Quarter for BT Group plc (NYSE BT)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 10/27/2016 | | $0.28 | | 12/28/2016 | 12/30/2016 | 2/13/2017 |
| 6/16/2016 | | $0.66 | | 8/10/2016 | 8/12/2016 | 9/13/2016 |
| 12/14/2015 | | $0.32 | | 12/24/2015 | 12/29/2015 | 2/16/2016 |
| 5/28/2015 | semiannual | $1.30 | 3.78% | 8/12/2015 | 8/14/2015 | 9/14/2015 |
| 11/10/2014 | special | $0.62 | 4.05% | 12/26/2014 | 12/30/2014 | 2/17/2015 |
| 5/28/2014 | semiannual | $1.26 | 3.78% | 8/13/2014 | 8/15/2014 | 9/15/2014 |
| 11/4/2013 | semiannual | $0.54 | 1.79% | 12/23/2013 | 12/27/2013 | 2/10/2014 |
| 5/15/2013 | semiannual | $0.99 | 4.15% | 8/7/2013 | 8/9/2013 | 9/10/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading History for BT Group plc (NYSE:BT)
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Headline Trends for BT Group plc (NYSE:BT)
Latest Headlines for BT Group plc (NYSE:BT)
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 | PRESS DIGEST- British Business - May 29
finance.yahoo.com - May 28 at 9:14 PM |
 | BT talking to pensioners about caps on benefits - Telegraph
www.reuters.com - May 27 at 2:32 AM |
 | BT Talking to Pensioners About Caps on Benefits-Telegraph
www.nytimes.com - May 26 at 9:31 PM |
| BT Group Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : BT.A-GB : May 26, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 26 at 4:27 PM |
| PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 26
finance.yahoo.com - May 26 at 1:43 AM |
 | BT Group plc (BT) Cut to Underperform at BNP Paribas
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 25 at 7:26 PM |
| Buoyant banks lift European shares back towards 21-mo highs
finance.yahoo.com - May 25 at 5:22 PM |
| European shares edge back towards 21-mo highs though miners, energy firms drag
finance.yahoo.com - May 25 at 5:22 PM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Lowered to "Underperform" at Exane BNP Paribas
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 25 at 12:35 PM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Given New GBX 340 Price Target at Goldman Sachs Group Inc
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 24 at 7:20 AM |
| [$$] BT faces potential £232m tax bill in Brazil
finance.yahoo.com - May 22 at 12:51 PM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 22 at 8:02 AM |
 | PRESS: Police Raid BT Offices In Italy Amid Accounting Scandal - Times
www.morningstar.co.uk - May 20 at 4:08 PM |
| Exclusive: Italy tax police seize documents from IBM in BT Italy probe
finance.yahoo.com - May 19 at 3:58 PM |
| Italian Tax Police Seize Documents from IBM Milan Office in BT Italy probe
finance.yahoo.com - May 19 at 3:58 PM |
| Short Interest in BT Group plc (BT) Declines By 31.3%
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 17 at 9:06 AM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 15 at 5:42 PM |
| [$$] BT Group: operator waiting
finance.yahoo.com - May 13 at 4:06 PM |
| Barclays PLC Cuts BT Group plc (BT) Price Target to GBX 450
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 13 at 1:20 PM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 10:44 PM |
| Beaufort Securities Trims BT Group plc (BT) Target Price to GBX 340
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 8:20 PM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.04 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 7:48 PM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.04 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 11:26 AM |
| PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 12
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 9:39 PM |
| PRESS DIGEST- British Business - May 12
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 9:39 PM |
 | BT cuts 4,000 jobs, CEO bonus as profit falls
www.marketwatch.com - May 11 at 4:37 PM |
| BT Cuts 4,000 Jobs, CEO's Pay After Italy Accounting Scandal
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 4:37 PM |
| European shares ease, Unicredit boosts Italian banks
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 4:37 PM |
| [$$] BT Cuts 4,000 Jobs and CEO Bonus as Profit Falls
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 4:37 PM |
| Altice outbids Vivendi for French Champions League rights
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 4:37 PM |
| Bas Burger to Become CEO of BT's Global Services Business
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 4:37 PM |
| Spanish stocks lead European pull-back with worst day in 6 months
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 4:37 PM |
| BT Tops Full Year Earnings Estimates; Issues Cautious Outlook After Italian Accounting Scandal
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 2:16 AM |
| SFR seeks $2.6 bln in damages from Orange in antitrust litigation
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 4:05 PM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Upgraded to Buy by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 5:28 PM |
| Equities Analysts Set Expectations for BT Group plc's FY2017 Earnings (BT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 10:34 AM |
| Top 5 ROE Stocks to Buy on Stellar Earnings Show
finance.yahoo.com - May 8 at 10:22 AM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Given Neutral Rating at Macquarie
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 9:41 AM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Earns Hold Rating from Jefferies Group LLC
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 6:26 PM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Given New GBX 343 Price Target at Berenberg Bank
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 6 at 8:50 PM |
| Positive Media Coverage Very Likely to Affect BT Group plc (BT) Share Price
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 4 at 6:05 PM |
 | BT's Leaseback Deal With IBM Said to Be Focus of Italian Probe - Bloomberg
www.bloomberg.com - May 4 at 4:11 PM |
| Vivendi's Canal Plus hangs on to Formula One rights in France -sources
finance.yahoo.com - May 4 at 4:11 PM |
| BRIEF-BT says completed acquisition of IP Trade
www.reuters.com - May 2 at 5:29 PM |
| BT Completes Acquisition Of IP Trade
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 5:29 PM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Receives News Sentiment Rating of 0.04
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 2:42 PM |
| BT Group plc (BT) Price Target Lowered to GBX 425 at Royal Bank of Canada
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 30 at 10:25 PM |
| Deutsche Bank AG Reiterates Sell Rating for BT Group plc (BT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 30 at 9:18 AM |
 | Lloyds Banking Group plc vs BT Group plc: which is the superior dividend stock? - Motley Fool UK
www.fool.co.uk - April 28 at 5:02 PM |
| Positive Media Coverage Very Likely to Impact BT Group plc (BT) Stock Price
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 27 at 5:23 PM |
BT Group plc (BT) Chart for Monday, May, 29, 2017
