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U.K. (FTSE) Telecom Services and Carriers Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D-0.3%
  • 3M-9.3%
  • 1Y3.4%
  • YTD7.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Telecom Services and Carriers industry has dropped 1.0%, driven by declines from every company within the industry. In the past year, the industry has gained 19%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 18% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Telecom Services and Carriers Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 17 Jun 2026UK£20.2bUK£20.3bUK£1.1b15.4x17.7x1x
Fri, 15 May 2026UK£27.8bUK£23.3bUK£951.8m18.6x29.2x1.2x
Sun, 12 Apr 2026UK£26.2bUK£23.3bUK£951.8m17.1x27.6x1.1x
Tue, 10 Mar 2026UK£24.8bUK£23.3bUK£953.7m16.6x26x1.1x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026UK£32.9bUK£23.3bUK£953.7m16.9x34.5x1.4x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026UK£29.1bUK£23.3bUK£953.3m15.8x30.5x1.2x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025UK£29.7bUK£23.3bUK£950.2m15.9x31.2x1.3x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025UK£28.5bUK£23.1bUK£809.2m15.6x35.2x1.2x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025UK£29.0bUK£23.1bUK£810.5m15.8x35.8x1.3x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025UK£30.7bUK£23.0bUK£816.1m17.2x37.6x1.3x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025UK£26.0bUK£23.0bUK£816.3m16.5x31.9x1.1x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025UK£25.5bUK£21.2bUK£1.1b16.5x23.9x1.2x
Sat, 17 May 2025UK£22.8bUK£21.4bUK£784.0m18.5x29.1x1.1x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025UK£21.5bUK£21.4bUK£782.4m18.4x27.5x1x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025UK£20.9bUK£21.3bUK£770.4m20.9x27.1x1x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025UK£19.8bUK£21.3bUK£771.0m21.1x25.7x0.9x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025UK£19.0bUK£21.3bUK£771.3m22.2x24.6x0.9x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024UK£20.0bUK£21.3bUK£771.3m26.9x25.9x0.9x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024UK£17.8bUK£21.4bUK£896.9m27.6x19.8x0.8x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024UK£19.0bUK£21.4bUK£897.0m28.7x21.2x0.9x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024UK£17.2bUK£21.3bUK£894.0m27.1x19.2x0.8x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024UK£17.0bUK£21.3bUK£894.2m16x19x0.8x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024UK£17.3bUK£21.3bUK£894.1m16.3x19.3x0.8x
Sun, 19 May 2024UK£16.2bUK£21.4bUK£891.2m15.3x18.2x0.8x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024UK£13.3bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b11.6x7x0.6x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024UK£13.3bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b11.6x7x0.6x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024UK£13.0bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b11.6x6.9x0.6x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024UK£14.3bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b11.6x7.5x0.7x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023UK£14.9bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b11.6x7.9x0.7x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023UK£12.6bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b20.9x6.6x0.6x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023UK£12.5bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b20.7x6.4x0.6x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023UK£12.1bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b21.1x6.2x0.6x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023UK£13.7bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b14.3x7.1x0.6x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023UK£13.6bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b14.5x7x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

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Total Market Cap: UK£13.6bTotal Earnings: UK£1.9bTotal Revenue: UK£21.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Telecom Services and Carriers Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Telecom industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 23.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 20.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.92x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Telecom industry have declined 18% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.5% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.K. Telecom industry?

GB Market2.65%
Telecom1.89%
Telecom Services and Carriers-0.29%
Integrated Telecom Services-0.20%
Alternative Carriers-2.29%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Integrated Telecom Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 21.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 2.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Alternative Carriers industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 21.0x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Integrated Telecom Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 18% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 2.2% per year.
  • In contrast, the Alternative Carriers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 3.5% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
BT.A BT GroupUK£1.97-0.2%
UK£48.2m		4.7%PE18x
HTWS Helios TowersUK£2.210.5%
+UK£12.3m		86.4%PE77.5x

Latest News

ZEG
UK£16.70
Zegona Communications
7D
-4.6%
1Y
128.8%
BT.A
UK£1.97
BT Group
7D
-0.2%
1Y
4.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 11

BT.A: Higher Earnings Confidence And Dividend Support Will Shape Balanced Future Upside

BT Group's analyst price target has risen from £2.06 to £2.23 per share, reflecting recent increases in Street targets toward £3.00 as analysts factor in updated views on fair value, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has centered on how BT Group's updated valuation stacks up against its earnings profile and execution risks, with several price targets now referenced around 300 GBp. Bullish analysts and more cautious voices are looking at many of the same factors, but reaching different conclusions about how much of the potential is already reflected in the stock.
HTWS
UK£2.21
Helios Towers
7D
0.5%
1Y
86.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

HTWS: Expanded 2026 Tenancy Pipeline Will Support Higher Future P/E

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Helios Towers to about £2.70 per share, supported by a series of recent Street price target increases that now reach up to £2.70 from banks including Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley and Berenberg. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are clustering price targets between £2.30 and £2.70 per share, which signals confidence that current valuation leaves room for upside if execution on core markets stays on track.
GAMA
UK£9.19
Gamma Communications
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-19.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

GAMA: Potential Sale And Dividend Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Gamma Communications by £0.60, reflecting updated views on future P/E assumptions and profitability margins. What's in the News Gamma Communications confirmed it is in early stage discussions with several potential counterparties regarding a possible sale, with an offer period now open, following an initial report by Bloomberg News.