Bt Share Discussion Threads

[charles clore] 03/5/2018 14:28

ould bounce around 230 I reckon. If it does we could be off to the races - my first target would be 270.

[essentialinvestor] 03/5/2018 14:25

No dividend is guaranteed. Even when a dividend is declared it can
be cancelled before the pay date, the later being very unlikely indeed
in the case of BT. However, to assume an intended progressive dividend
is a guarantee of future payments is facile in the extreme.

[samartin] 03/5/2018 12:55

This seems to be an over reaction to the sp

[eaaxs06] 03/5/2018 11:03

Sorry, Monty, but (not for the first time) I disagree with you completely about the dividend.

For the last year BT’s guidance has remained un-unaltered, in that they will be paying a ‘progressive’ dividend. I don’t call maintaining, or cutting dividends, as a progressive policy.

They obviously won’t be increasing 10-15% as in previous years, but they will need to increase the final by at least 0.8p for 11.35p, total for the year of 16.2p. That is the minimum payment required, to pay at least 4.85p as an interim, next February.

I don’t think they will risk the flak of shareholder unrest and being criticised for cutting the interim, even though the full 2018/9 total would still probably rise.

[bayona] 03/5/2018 10:44

Bt been hit again today but anyone that bought bt shares on about £3.50 I think shouldn't worry too much if they don't need the money invested,it maybe take 1 year or little more but they will reach that target or maybe go highest,it's only my opinion

[montyhedge] 03/5/2018 10:09

They will do everything they can to maintain final dividend, they know shares would be hit big time if cut, expect interim to be cut not the final. My target is still 185p for the year.

[toon1966] 03/5/2018 09:31

03 May Barclays Capital downgrades to equal weight from overweight, new price target 280p from 360p.

[1224saj] 03/5/2018 09:27

Barclays bandits are out again, looking after their mates. BT have had a good year on the grid with EE rocking

[nicholasblake] 03/5/2018 09:21

Any hint of div cut in Barclays note?

[careful] 03/5/2018 09:00

with results 1 week away, you wonder why Barclays do not wait.
More information to base their guesses on.
What are they up to issuing a downgrade a few days ahead of results, makes no sense.
Something with a dodgy motive no doubt.

[dmf] 03/5/2018 08:23

Downgraded to what ? 200p ???

[billytkid2] 03/5/2018 08:19

Barclays have downgraded the stock that's why it is down.

[toon1966] 03/5/2018 08:18

Thanks Colonel. The market clearly loves this deal....

[colonelgrim] 03/5/2018 08:12

BT PENSION AND PAY DEAL ENDORSED BY CWU MEMBERS
For immediate release

02 May 2018

BT Pension and pay deal endorsed by CWU members

CWU members’ working for BT and BT Fleet have voted to accept a pension and pay agreement covering 45,000 non managers.

BT announced a review of its pension arrangements last year and has since announced that the defined benefit BT Pension Scheme will be closing for future service at the end of June.

The legally binding agreement was recommended by the Union following months of talks and a rejection of BT’s original proposals in January 2018.

The Agreement includes the following key elements.

A new Hybrid pension for existing BTPS members which includes both defined benefit and defined contribution benefits.
Transitional payments of up to 10 years for existing BTPS members.
Improvements in the BTRSS – with 70% of team members getting a 25% increase in BT contributions.
A pay rise of at least 6% over two years.
Members voted to accept the pay offer by 78.6%; while 58.2% of BTPS members voted to accept the proposals, and BTRSS members voted by 81.2% to accept.

Andy Kerr, Deputy General Secretary Telecoms & Financial Services said: “I am pleased that our members have backed this key agreement. This has been a difficult, complex and emotive issue, especially for those in the BTPS.

Reference:

[pacemaker1000] 03/5/2018 08:09

Doesn’t matter about pension agreement apparently. After moaning for years about it the market reacts negatively.
What’s it gonna take eh?

[wllmherk] 03/5/2018 07:40

do you have a link holly ?

wllm

[holly1000] 03/5/2018 07:38

Pension deal agreement reached with union!

[sicker] 02/5/2018 13:38

Luck you longshanks :-)

[longshanks] 02/5/2018 12:40

#1 Trader? Never heard of him.

[toon1966] 02/5/2018 12:28

I see Monty is building up a 'head of steam' given the share price has fallen on consecutive days, he's been very quiet of recent. He's also showing his No.1 Trader credentials with his 'if the finals are good the share price goes up, if they're bad the share price goes down', a true genius!

[montyhedge] 02/5/2018 12:16

185p is mine for this year.

[smurfy2001] 02/5/2018 12:12

350p is my modest target

[longshanks] 02/5/2018 11:39

I would be happy with 280p