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  • Telstra Shares Drop 6% Amid Profit-Taking and Broker Downgrades: What Investors Should Know
    May 28, 2026, 5:10 PM EDT. Telstra shares fell 6% after hitting a multi-year high, driven by profit-taking and broker downgrades citing elevated valuation and narrowing dividend yield. Despite this, the company posted strong first-half FY2026 results, including 5.6% mobile revenue growth and a 14% rise in cash EBIT. Telstra also announced a $1.25 billion buyback, signaling management confidence. Analysts forecast a 10% dividend increase for FY2026, with further rises expected. The share price now trades slightly above consensus targets, limiting upside amid potential interest rate pressures. Long-term investors should view the pullback as a valuation correction rather than a business setback.