London, Jan 27, 2026, 09:40 GMT — Regular session
- BT shares nudged 0.1% higher to about 183p in early London trading, clawing back some ground after dropping 2.9% on Monday
- Focus shifts to BT’s trading update due Feb 5, coinciding with the Bank of England’s rate decision set for the same day
- The interim dividend is set for payment on Feb 11
BT Group shares nudged higher in early London trading Tuesday, recovering a bit from Monday’s drop. At 09:40 GMT, the stock stood at 183.05 pence, up 0.14%, valuing BT at about £17.8 billion. Vodafone, on the other hand, dipped 0.5%.
This change matters because BT is gearing up for a busy stretch, with a trading update due on Feb. 5 and its interim dividend payment scheduled for Feb. 11.
February 5 brings the next Bank of England policy meeting. According to a Reuters survey, economists expect the central bank to hold its benchmark rate at 3.75%.
BT recovered some ground following Monday’s steep decline that saw shares close at 182.80 pence, down 2.9% on roughly 26 million shares changing hands. Tuesday’s trading was quieter, with the stock drifting between 182.2 and 184.1 pence.
Traders aren’t sweating the slight uptick as much as BT’s broadband future — will the company keep its customers despite fierce discounting and bundling from rivals? The key question also hangs on whether the fibre rollout keeps fueling cash flow.
In its latest update, Chief Executive Allison Kirkby assured investors that BT remains “on track” to hit its financial targets for the year. Investegate
BT declared an interim dividend of 2.45 pence per share for the half-year, with payment slated for Feb. 11. The ex-dividend date will be Dec. 29, the company confirmed.
Openreach, the network arm of BT, still holds a crucial role. It’s been shifting customers to full-fibre broadband — fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP), where fibre optic cables connect straight to homes and offices. The goal: cover 25 million premises by December 2026.
That said, the setup cuts both ways. If Openreach line losses pick up or fibre rollout hits a snag, the market could quickly turn against a stock prized for steady cash flow—especially as rate-cut prospects remain uncertain.
BT is set to deliver its next detailed update on Feb. 5. Investors will zero in on Openreach volumes, the pace of fibre rollout, and any changes to the company’s cash flow forecast.
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