Airtel Africa plc Reports Results for Half Year Ended 30 September 2026

Airtel Africa reported half-year revenue of $3.823 billion for the period ended 30 September 2026, up 28.2% in reported currency and 20.8% in constant currency. Profit after tax increased to $452 million from $376 million, despite $55 million in exceptional items tied to a subsidiary settlement and Airtel Money IPO expenses; underlying EBITDA margin was 50.3%, reaching a record 50.4% in the second quarter. The customer base grew 11.6% to 193.9 million, while mobile money customers rose 22.4% to 60.9 million. The company is investing in network and digital infrastructure, including data centers in Kenya and Nigeria.