Telstra (TLS) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis
Price
4.78 AUD
0%
Last trade: Sep 25, 2026, 04:10 PM GMT+10
Updated: Sep 27, 2026, 07:48 PM GMT+10
Price history
Over the past year TLS traded between 4.58 AUD and 5.55 AUD, closing at 4.78 AUD on Sep 25, 2026.
Key statistics
| Market cap | 53.25B AUD |
|---|---|
| P/E ratio (TTM) | 23.9 |
| Forward P/E | 20.9 |
| EPS (TTM) | 0.2 AUD |
| Dividend yield | 4.39% |
| Annual dividend | 0.21 AUD |
| Ex-dividend date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Payout ratio | 100% |
| 52-week range | 4.56 – 5.58 |
| 52-week change | -2.2% |
| Beta | 0.12 |
| Price / book | 4.07 |
| Revenue (TTM) | 22.94B AUD |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | -2% |
| Gross margin | 50.1% |
| Operating margin | 20.2% |
| Profit margin | 9.8% |
| Return on equity | 15.4% |
| Debt / equity | 126.3 |
| Volume | 14,177,069 |
| Average volume | 28,145,060 |
| Next earnings | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Exchange | ASX |
Profile
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Telecom Services
- Employees
- 29,334
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Australia
- Website
- telstra.com.au
Telstra Group Limited provides telecommunications services in Australia and internationally. The company operates through six segments: Telstra Consumer; Telstra Business; Telstra Enterprise; Telstra International; Networks, Product and Technology; and Telstra InfraCo. It offers telecommunication and technology products and services to consumer and small and mid-sized business customers using mobile and fixed network technologies, as well as operates call centers, retail stores, retail distribution network, digital channels, distribution systems, and Telstra Plus customer loyalty program. The company also provides technology, network capacity and management, unified communications, cloud, security, industry solutions, and integrated and monitoring services to government and large enterprise and business customers; media and technology products; telecommunication services, including terrestrial, mobile and satellite network connectivity, subsea network capacity and network technology management services, as well as hosting services and integrated solutions; and manages international subsea cables.
Overview
What TLS does
Telstra (TLS) is a stock listed on the ASX in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Telecom Services industry. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, it operates through six segments covering consumer, business, enterprise, and international services, as well as network infrastructure and technology. The company provides mobile and fixed-network telecommunications, cloud and security solutions, unified communications, and manages international subsea cables.
Key numbers explained
- 4.78 AUD is the current share price, reflecting what one share trades for at this moment.
- The trailing P/E ratio of 23.9 shows how much investors pay per dollar of the last 12 months' earnings; a higher number can suggest higher growth expectations or a richer valuation.
- The forward P/E ratio of 20.9 uses expected future earnings, offering a look at how the market prices what comes next.
- 4.39% is the dividend yield, the annual dividend income as a percentage of the share price, which matters for income-focused investors.
- The ex-dividend date of Aug 26, 2026 is the cutoff to own the stock and receive the next dividend payment.
- 100% of earnings are paid out as dividends, meaning the company distributes all of its net income to shareholders.
- 0.12 is the beta, indicating TLS tends to move much less than the overall market, which can suggest lower volatility.
- 53.25B AUD is the market capitalisation, the total value of all outstanding shares.
What to watch
- Revenue growth of -2% year over year and a profit margin of 9.8% show how the business is trending in a competitive telecom environment.
- The debt-to-equity ratio of 126.3% indicates the company carries more debt than equity, which can affect financial flexibility during rate changes.
- The 52-week price range of 4.56 – 5.58 and a one-year change of -2.2% place the current price in a broader context.
- As a large-cap Communication Services stock, TLS can be influenced by regulatory decisions, technology shifts, and competition from peers like TPG Telecom (TPG) and Chorus (CNU).
- Investors tracking the Australian market may also compare TLS with other ASX 200 names such as CAR Group (CAR) and Seek (SEK).
Latest news & filings
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Frequently asked questions
Does TLS pay a dividend?
Yes. Telstra pays a dividend with a yield of 4.39%, and the ex-dividend date for the next payment is Aug 26, 2026.
What is the TLS P/E ratio?
The trailing P/E ratio is 23.9, while the forward P/E ratio based on expected earnings is 20.9.
Where can I buy TLS?
TLS trades on the ASX under the symbol TLS. You can buy it through any broker that offers access to the Australian stock market.
How big is Telstra?
Telstra has a market capitalisation of 53.25B AUD and employs 29,334 people.
Is TLS a volatile stock?
TLS has a beta of 0.12, which is well below 1, suggesting it tends to be less volatile than the broader market.
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