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Airtel Africa Q2 profit rises 16% to $254 million, revenue up 26%
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What Happened?
Airtel Africa reported a 16% increase in profit after tax to $254 million for Q2 2026, with revenue rising 26% to $1,970 million. The customer base grew by 11.6%.
Key points
- Profit after tax increased to $254 million from $219 million year-on-year.
- Revenue rose to $1,970 million from $1,567 million in Q2 2025.
- Customer base grew by 11.6% to 193.9 million.
- Data customers increased by 15% to 89.9 million.
- Mobile money customers rose by 22.4% to 60.9 million.
- Smartphone penetration reached 51.6%, driving data demand.
Key insights
- Increased smartphone penetration may lead to higher data service demand.
- The growth in mobile money customers could enhance Airtel Africa's revenue streams.
- Continued improvements in customer experience may further drive ARPU growth.
Why it matters
The growth in profit and revenue indicates strong performance in the telecommunications sector.
Entities
Airtel Africa· Company
Source
Business Standard
