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Telstra business performance and market outlook

Overview

Telstra Group Ltd has transitioned toward infrastructure assets, such as tower leasing and data centres, following share price weakness linked to the National Broadband Network rollout. While the company faces competition from providers like Starlink, its mobile segment remains a core strength, recently driving a rise in annual profit to approximately A$2.24 billion for the 2026 financial year, up from A$2.17 billion the previous year.

In response to this earnings growth and balance-sheet strength, Telstra announced a new share buyback program of up to A$1 billion, following a previous A$1.25 billion repurchase completed in June. Shareholders are also set to receive a higher final dividend of 10.5 Australian cents per share. Analysts continue to view Telstra as a “defensive stock” due to its essential mobile and fixed-line infrastructure. Based on a share price of approximately $4.98, projections suggest total dividends of 20 cents per share in FY26 and 21 cents per share in FY27.

Operational challenges persist. A major network outage in July, attributed to an undocumented network design change and an unapplied software update, affected up to 25 million people and prompted an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission inquiry. As a result, CEO Vicki Brady saw her short-term incentive bonus reduced by over $600,000. Furthermore, the company is undergoing internal restructuring, including approximately 1,200 job cuts intended to simplify operations, while facing EBITDA declines in its international and fixed enterprise units.

Entities

Telstra Group Ltd · Microchip Technology · ASX · Australian Competition and Consumer Commission · Vicki Brady

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Telstra reports profit rise and announces A$1 billion share buyback

    Telstra reported a 3.2% rise in annual profit to A$2.24 billion, announcing a new A$1 billion share buyback despite facing a major network outage and significant job cuts.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Telstra and Transurban Group analyzed for dividend yields

    Telstra and Transurban Group are analyzed as dividend-focused ASX stocks, with Telstra projected to pay 20-21 cents per share in upcoming fiscal years.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Telstra shares yield modest gains over a decade despite price drop

    A $10,000 Telstra investment in 2016 fell 4.6% in price but, thanks to dividends and franking credits, grew to about $14,900, a 4.1% annual return, as the company shifted toward infrastructure assets after NBN‑

Sources

7news.com.au · arnnet.com.au · china.timesofnews.com · fool.com.au · perthnow.com.au · raskmedia.com.au · smh.com.au · telecomlead.com · theage.com.au · thenightly.com.au · theqldr.com.au · time.news · wdez.com · wixx.com · wtvbam.com

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