• Earlier this week, Infosys announced an expanded partnership with Telstra International to accelerate the modernization of Telstra’s global operations by deploying an AI-first approach and aligning with the company’s Connected Future 30 strategy.
• This collaboration is designed to enhance operational efficiency and advance Telstra’s adoption of artificial intelligence, positioning the company to better meet customer needs and unlock new areas of business growth.
• We'll explore how Infosys's AI-first collaboration could enhance Telstra's operational efficiency and shape its overall investment narrative.

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Telstra Group Investment Narrative Recap

To be a Telstra shareholder, one needs to have confidence in its ability to maintain telecommunications leadership while managing the costs and complexities of innovation and global expansion. The recently announced Infosys partnership accelerates Telstra’s AI and operational initiatives but does not appear to materially impact the timeline or risk profile relating to its intercity fiber network rollout, currently the company’s biggest short-term catalyst and a major risk if delays persist.

Among recent announcements, the November 2023 expansion of Telstra’s intercity fibre network stands out, given its role in driving long-term revenue growth. While the Infosys collaboration highlights operational advances and international focus, successful fiber rollout directly addresses rising connectivity demand and remains key to capital efficiency and future earnings momentum.

But even as Telstra advances its AI ambitions globally, investors should not overlook the cost pressures and execution risks surrounding Australia’s critical infrastructure build…

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Telstra Group's outlook anticipates A$25.0 billion in revenue and A$2.5 billion in earnings by 2028. This is based on a projected 2.6% annual revenue growth rate and a A$0.8 billion increase in earnings from the current A$1.7 billion.

Uncover how Telstra Group's forecasts yield a A$4.84 fair value, in line with its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

Four members of the Simply Wall St Community set fair value estimates for Telstra between A$4.02 and A$5.14 per share. While these opinions vary, the ongoing capacity and cost challenges in the intercity fiber network remain central for future expectations, take a look at several viewpoints to see how others frame this issue.

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