BT reports strong first half and raises interim dividend

BT Group has announced its half-year results for the period to 30 September 2026, alongside an increased interim dividend and updated guidance.

• Revenue and profitability improved: continuing operations revenue was £8.8bn (+1%), adjusted EBITDA was £4.1bn (+1%), reported profit before tax was £1.1bn (+12%), and interim dividend increased to 2.50 pence per share.
• Operational and strategic updates include Openreach FTTP reaching 24.1m premises passed with 10m+ connections, the Verizon joint venture expected to complete in H2 2027, the TalkTalk acquisition completed on 5 October for 2.5m UK customers, and a triennial pension agreement adding £0.3bn net present value of funding support.