Telstra Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Telstra Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 4.2%, while the Telecom industry saw earnings growing at 17.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.7% per year. Telstra Group's return on equity is 15.5%, and it has net margins of 9.8%.
Key information
4.25%
Earnings growth rate
5.06%
EPS growth rate
| Telecom Industry Growth | 39.66% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.74% |
| Return on equity | 15.46% |
| Net Margin | 9.80% |
| Next Earnings Update | 20 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 05
TLS: Future Returns Will Rely On Buybacks Dividends And Risk Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their Telstra Group price targets, citing slightly higher discount rate assumptions and cautious readthrough from recent software sector weakness. Fair value, long term revenue growth, margin and P/E inputs remain broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Apr 20
TLS: Future Returns Will Rely On Buybacks Dividends And Sentiment Resilience
Analysts have made a small adjustment to Telstra Group's price target, reflecting largely unchanged fair value estimates with only minor tweaks to assumptions such as discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, following recent sector wide software volatility rather than company specific drivers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on a peer name in the software and security space shows that price target changes can sit alongside relatively steady views on business quality and long term prospects.Narrative Update • Apr 03
TLS: Future Returns Will Rely On Buybacks Dividends And Execution Resilience
Analysts have slightly lifted their fair value estimate for Telstra Group, taking the implied price target from about A$5.21 to around A$5.27. This reflects modest adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions in light of recent research commentary on peers facing software sector pressure but still reporting solid results and in-line guidance.Narrative Update • Mar 18
TLS: Future Returns Will Rely On Buybacks Dividends And Margin Resilience
Analysts have made only a modest adjustment to Telstra Group's valuation, with the updated A$ fair value per share held at A$5.21. They cite steady profit margin assumptions and a slightly higher discount rate as key drivers behind the refreshed price target outlook.Narrative Update • Mar 03
TLS: Future Returns Will Depend On Buybacks Dividends And P/E Support
Analysts have raised their price target on Telstra Group to A$5.21 from A$4.97, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Telstra Group announced an increase in its equity buyback authority by A$250 million on February 19, 2026, bringing the total authorization to A$1.25 billion (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 17
TLS: Stable Fair Value Will Rely On Modest Margin And Multiple Support
Analysts have kept their A$4.97 price target for Telstra Group broadly unchanged, noting only slight adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that offset one another in their updated model. Valuation Changes Fair Value: A$4.97 remains unchanged, with no movement in the modelled fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 03
TLS: Modest Model Tweaks Will Shape Future Margins And Measured Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Telstra Group slightly higher to about A$4.97 from A$4.93, citing modest model updates that reflect small adjustments to discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on a different company in the broader telecom and technology space highlights what bullish and cautious analysts tend to focus on when they revisit models and targets.Narrative Update • Jan 19
TLS: Future Margins And Discount Rate Assumptions Will Shape Measured Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Telstra Group slightly lower to A$4.93, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, modest revenue growth and profit margin trends, while keeping future P/E expectations broadly steady. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on a peer company, Telos, has centered on earnings quality and guidance revisions, which can be useful context when you think about how analysts frame valuation and execution risk for Telstra Group.Analysis Article • Dec 28
Telstra Group Limited (ASX:TLS) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Telecom industry in Australia have price-to-sales ratios (or...Narrative Update • Dec 20
TLS: Future Margins And Cash Flow Will Support Measured Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Telstra Group to $9.00 from $7.00, citing stronger than expected revenue and EBITDA performance, as well as improving margin expansion and free cash flow visibility that supports a higher valuation multiple. Analyst Commentary Street research has turned increasingly constructive on Telstra Group, with multiple firms lifting price targets as they recalibrate models to reflect stronger operating trends and improved visibility into medium term cash generation.Narrative Update • Dec 06
TLS Margins And Cash Flow Will Shape Measured Upside Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Telstra Group modestly higher to reflect a slightly increased fair value estimate of about $4.94, citing ongoing revenue growth, resilient margins, and expectations for stronger future earnings multiples despite a marginally higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view Telstra Group's recent performance and guidance as evidence that the company is entering a more durable growth phase, with improving earnings quality and greater visibility on cash generation.Analysis Article • Dec 01
Do Telstra Group's (ASX:TLS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Sep 22
Investor Optimism Abounds Telstra Group Limited (ASX:TLS) But Growth Is Lacking
Telstra Group Limited's ( ASX:TLS ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.4x may not look like an appealing investment...Analysis Article • Aug 16
Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of A$0.095
The board of Telstra Group Limited ( ASX:TLS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 25th of September, with...Analysis Article • Jun 25
Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...
New Narrative • Feb 23
Joint Venture With Accenture Will Expand AI Capabilities And Reinforce Future Market Leadership
Telstra's strategic partnerships and network investments aim to boost its technology leadership and revenue through improvements in customer experience and connectivity.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Telstra Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 23,164 | 2,269 | 292 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 23,145 | 2,221 | 292 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 23,125 | 2,172 | 292 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 23,115 | 1,929 | 297 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 23,105 | 1,685 | 301 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 23,017 | 1,654 | 301 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 22,928 | 1,622 | 301 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 22,875 | 1,825 | 294 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 22,821 | 2,027 | 286 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 22,762 | 1,978 | 286 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 22,702 | 1,928 | 286 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 22,391 | 1,892 | 278 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 22,080 | 1,855 | 269 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 21,679 | 1,772 | 269 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 21,277 | 1,688 | 269 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 21,177 | 1,573 | 366 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 21,077 | 1,457 | 462 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 21,318 | 1,657 | 462 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 21,558 | 1,857 | 462 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 22,044 | 1,818 | 493 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 22,530 | 1,778 | 524 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 23,120 | 1,799 | 524 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 23,710 | 1,819 | 524 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 24,274 | 1,940 | 1,092 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 24,837 | 2,060 | 1,659 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 25,048 | 2,107 | 1,659 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 25,259 | 2,154 | 1,659 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 25,442 | 2,633 | 1,537 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 25,625 | 3,111 | 1,415 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 25,737 | 3,351 | 1,415 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 25,848 | 3,591 | 1,415 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 25,932 | 3,702 | 1,235 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 26,016 | 3,813 | 1,054 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 26,015 | 3,852 | 1,054 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 26,013 | 3,891 | 1,054 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 25,428 | 3,573 | 961 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 25,670 | 3,668 | 961 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 25,911 | 3,763 | 961 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 25,803 | 3,955 | 894 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 25,666 | 3,998 | 894 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 25,528 | 4,040 | 894 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: TLS has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: TLS's current net profit margins (9.8%) are higher than last year (7.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: TLS's earnings have grown by 4.2% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: TLS's earnings growth over the past year (34.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (4.2% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: TLS earnings growth over the past year (34.7%) exceeded the Telecom industry 4.2%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: TLS's Return on Equity (15.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/30 20:18 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Telstra Group Limited is covered by 27 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Eric Choi | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Aryan Norozi | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Chris Savage | Bell Potter |