About Bharti Airtel Limited
Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) has been publicly traded since 2002, making it a 24-year-old public company. It operates in the Telecom Services industry within the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in New Delhi, India and employs approximately 28,567 people. With a market capitalization of $11.0 trillion, BHARTIARTL is one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- ₹1,803.40
- Market Cap
- ₹10.99T
- 52-Week High
- ₹2,174.50
- 52-Week Low
- ₹1,612.20
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Telecom Services
₹1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -14.35% | ₹2,105.60 | ₹1,803.40 |
| 2025 | +33.72% | ₹1,574.59 | ₹2,105.60 |
| 2024 | +54.68% | ₹1,017.97 | ₹1,574.59 |
| 2023 | +28.64% | ₹791.35 | ₹1,017.97 |
| 2022 | +18.41% | ₹668.32 | ₹791.35 |
| 2021 | +36.68% | ₹488.98 | ₹668.32 |
| 2020 | +12.23% | ₹435.71 | ₹488.98 |
| 2019 | +58.85% | ₹274.28 | ₹435.71 |
| 2018 | -39.73% | ₹455.08 | ₹274.28 |
| 2017 | +73.72% | ₹261.95 | ₹455.08 |
| 2016 | -9.85% | ₹290.59 | ₹261.95 |
| 2015 | -2.95% | ₹299.41 | ₹290.59 |
| 2014 | +7.78% | ₹277.79 | ₹299.41 |
| 2013 | +4.48% | ₹265.87 | ₹277.79 |
| 2012 | -7.33% | ₹286.90 | ₹265.87 |
| 2011 | -4.02% | ₹298.93 | ₹286.90 |
| 2010 | +9.16% | ₹273.85 | ₹298.93 |
| 2009 | -7.60% | ₹296.38 | ₹273.85 |
| 2008 | -28.19% | ₹412.73 | ₹296.38 |
| 2007 | +58.17% | ₹260.94 | ₹412.73 |
| 2006 | +82.33% | ₹143.11 | ₹260.94 |
| 2005 | +59.69% | ₹89.62 | ₹143.11 |
| 2004 | +105.85% | ₹43.54 | ₹89.62 |
| 2003 | +360.96% | ₹9.44 | ₹43.54 |
Valuation
BHARTIARTL currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 35.6, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 27.0 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 8.8. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.4.
Dividends
Bharti Airtel Limited pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 0.89%. This translates to $16.00 per share annually. The payout ratio of 32% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
BHARTIARTL has a beta of -0.06, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $1612.20 to $2174.50, and it currently trades in the lower half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 33 analyst opinions, BHARTIARTL has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $2346.88 suggests 30.1% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bharti Airtel Limited do? ▼
Bharti Airtel Limited is a Telecom Services company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
What sector is BHARTIARTL in? ▼
BHARTIARTL operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Telecom Services industry.
When did BHARTIARTL go public? ▼
Bharti Airtel Limited went public in 2002, making it a 24-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in BHARTIARTL 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in BHARTIARTL five years ago would be worth approximately $3,139 today, representing a 213.8% return.
Does BHARTIARTL pay dividends? ▼
Yes, Bharti Airtel Limited pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.89%, which is $16.0 per share annually.
What is BHARTIARTL's market cap? ▼
Bharti Airtel Limited has a market capitalization of $11.0 trillion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.
What is BHARTIARTL's P/E ratio? ▼
BHARTIARTL has a trailing P/E ratio of 35.6 and a forward P/E of 27.0, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is BHARTIARTL a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 33 opinions, BHARTIARTL has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $2346.88.
Last updated: 3/14/2026