What to watch at the Telstra (ASX:TLS) Strategy for the Future event this week

It could be a big week for this telco giant…

| More on:
A young woman in a red polka-dot dress holds an old-fashioned green telephone set in one hand and raises the phone to her ear representing the Telstra share price and the opportunity for investors in FY23

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price will be one to watch very carefully this week.

This is because on Thursday the telco giant is holding its eagerly anticipated Strategy for the Future Investor Day event.

What should you watch out for?

Ahead of the event, the team at Goldman Sachs has listed a few things that it believes could have an impact on the Telstra share price.

The first thing Goldman thinks investors should look out for are its earnings targets. It commented: "We expect a range of earnings targets to be provided, which could include: (1) Narrowing FY23 EBITDA aspirations to $7.5 to $7.9bn (GSe $7.7bn, Visible Alpha Consensus Data $7.5bn); (2) A new cost-out program to be quantified (GSe A$500mn+); (3) Group revenue/earnings targets for FY22-25 to be provided (i.e. low single digit rev growth vs. GSe +1.7% p.a.)."

The broker also expects some commentary around its dividend policy post its T22 strategy. Goldman said: "The ongoing debate around its post T22 dividend policy will be addressed. We expect a preference for franked dividends and buybacks to remain (over un-franked)."

Another subject that could boost the Telstra share price is the company's plan with its infrastructure assets. It explained: "We expect an update to be provided [on InfraCo], but this will be more strategy focused rather than incorporating specific commentary around the potential monetisation, given the corporate restructure is yet to be approved (vote by year-end).

Goldman Sachs also believes there could be commentary around the company's leadership post its T22 plan. The broker commented: "With current CEO Andrew Penn in his 7th year as CEO of Telstra, we believe commentary around the company's leadership post T22 could be provided."

Finally, in respect to its new strategy, the broker expects "a continuation of the current strategy (simplicity and customer focus, network leadership and improved efficiency) but with a tilt towards growth (such as Energy, Health, FWA, Enterprise 5G)."

Is the Telstra share price good value?

According to the note, Goldman Sachs remains bullish on the Telstra share price.

In fact, not only have its analysts reiterated their buy rating, but they have lifted their price target to $4.40.

Based on the current Telstra share price of $3.86, this implies potential upside of 14% over the next 12 months.

Furthermore, this potential return stretches to over 18% if you include the 16 cents per share fully franked dividend the broker is forecasting in FY 2022.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Telstra Corporation Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

More on Broker Notes

Businessman working and using Digital Tablet new business project finance investment at coffee cafe.
Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Treasury Wine shares a buy the dip opportunity?

Let's see if the broker is bullish, bearish, or something in between.

Read more »

A young female ASX investor sits at her desk with her fists raised in excitement as she reads about rising ASX share prices on her laptop.
Broker Notes

Two ASX 200 stocks with buy recommendations from Ord Minnett

These two stocks appear to have strong upside.

Read more »

Person pointing finger on on an increasing graph which represents a rising share price.
Broker Notes

Experts rate these 2 ASX growth shares as buys this month!

These businesses could deliver good returns in the coming years.

Read more »

Man presses green buy button and red sell button on a graph.
Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

Read more »

A farmer pats a small beef cattle bovine on the head in a green field with trees in the background.
Broker Notes

Two undervalued agriculture ASX shares to add to your Christmas stocking

These stocks could be a buy before the new year.

Read more »

Rising real estate share price.
REITs

Macquarie names its top 4 ASX REITs to buy today

Macquarie expects these four dividend paying ASX REITs will all surge higher in 2026.

Read more »

Man with virtual white circles on his eye and AI written on top, symbolising artificial intelligence.
Broker Notes

Why this ASX AI stock could return 40% in 2026

Let's see which stock Bell Potter is tipping to rise strongly.

Read more »

Woman leaping in the air and standing out from her friends who are watching.
Broker Notes

This ASX 200 gold stock has surged 77% in 2025. Here's why Macquarie expects it to leap another 23%

Macquarie forecasts 23% upside for this surging ASX gold stock, and that doesn’t include the dividends!

Read more »