BT Group plc provides communications products and services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Consumer, Enterprise, Global, and Openreach segments. The Consumer segment offers landline, mobile, broadband, and TV services under the BT, EE, and Plusnet brands. The Enterprise segment provides network solutions to communications providers; and sells communications and IT services to businesses and public sector organizations. Its services include fixed voice, mobile, fixed connectivity, and IT services. The Global segment secures and manages network and cloud infrastructure and services for multinational corporations. It also offers voice and data network services, such as managed, security and network, and IT infrastructure services. The Openreach segment provides fixed connectivity access network that connects homes, mobile phone masts, schools, shops, banks, hospitals, libraries, broadcasters, governments, and big and small businesses. This segment also offers last mile, a service over the local access network; and installs and maintains fiber and copper communications networks from exchanges to homes and businesses. BT Group has strategic partnership with Microsoft. The company was formerly known as Newgate Telecommunications Limited and changed its name to BT Group plc in September 2001. BT Group plc was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
BT Dividend Announcement
• BT announced a semi annually dividend of $0.03 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-02-05. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-24
• BT annual dividend for 2024 was $0.10
• BT annual dividend for 2023 was $0.10
• BT's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 5.25%
• BT's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 88.77%
BT Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-24 | $0.03 | semi annually | 2025-02-05 |
2024-08-08 | $0.07 | semi annually | 2024-09-11 |
2023-12-28 | $0.03 | semi annually | 2024-02-02 |
2023-08-03 | $0.07 | semi annually | 2023-09-13 |
2022-12-29 | $0.03 | semi annually | 2023-02-06 |
2022-08-04 | $0.07 | semi annually | 2022-09-12 |
2021-12-30 | $0.03 | semi annually | 2022-02-07 |
2019-12-24 | $0.06 | semi annually | 2020-02-03 |
2019-08-08 | $0.13 | semi annually | 2019-09-09 |
2018-12-27 | $0.06 | semi annually | 2019-02-04 |
2018-08-09 | $0.14 | semi annually | 2018-09-03 |
2017-12-28 | $0.07 | semi annually | 2018-02-05 |
2017-08-10 | $0.14 | semi annually | 2017-09-04 |
2016-12-29 | $0.06 | semi annually | |
2016-08-11 | $0.12 | semi annually | |
2015-12-24 | $0.07 | semi annually | |
2015-08-13 | $0.15 | semi annually | |
2014-12-29 | $0.07 | semi annually | |
2014-08-13 | $0.14 | semi annually | |
2013-12-23 | $0.06 | semi annually |
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1. Determination of Dividend: BT's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, BT publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, BT distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from BT are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: BT sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, BT distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: BT declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of BT's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review BT's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.