LSE:BT.L 9 May 2026

BT Group plc’s BAE Systems Deal Lands at a Crucial Moment for Its Turnaround

BT Group plc’s BAE Systems Deal Lands at a Crucial Moment for Its Turnaround

BT Group plc landed a five-year deal to supply secure connectivity to BAE Systems’ operations in the UK and worldwide, handing the British telecoms player another defence-sector contract just ahead of its full-year earnings. According to BT, the agreement spans BAE’s network in 40 countries and includes an option to extend for three more years. Timing is key here. BT wants investors to believe that secure business services growth can happen right alongside its larger, more sluggish fibre and mobile units—right as the market looks ahead to its May 21 FY26 earnings update.
May 14, 2026
BT Stock Jumps as JPMorgan, Goldman Back Fibre Turnaround Ahead of Results

BT Stock Jumps as JPMorgan, Goldman Back Fibre Turnaround Ahead of Results

BT Group stock jumped Friday, buoyed by upbeat research from JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. The fresh endorsements gave more heft to Chief Executive Allison Kirkby’s turnaround push, coming just two weeks ahead of the British telecom group's full-year earnings release. BT shares jumped 6.6% to 236.20 pence, outpacing the rest of the FTSE 100 after JPMorgan upped its price target to 310 pence from 300 and reaffirmed its “overweight” call. Goldman Sachs held on to its “buy” rating while bumping up its mid-term dividend-per-share forecasts, according to Alliance News.
May 9, 2026