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Airtel Africa Plc(LSE) AAF

Market Cap£10.39BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2019)+455%
5 Year+184%
1 Year+23%
1 Month-19%
£2.79
-2.99%
-0.09Today
Airtel Africa Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 278.602026-10-14
Airtel Africa Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-10.93%GBX 312.802026-10-07
1 month-19.06%GBX 344.202026-09-14
3 month-17.96%GBX 339.602026-07-16
Year to date-21.57%GBX 355.202025-12-31
1 year+22.62%GBX 227.202025-10-14
3 year+135.7%GBX 118.202023-10-13
5 year+184.29%GBX 98.002021-10-15
Since inception+455%GBX 0.522019-06-28

Airtel Africa Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£10.39BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$6.84B

Net Income (TTM)

$711.67M

EPS (TTM)

£0.15

P/E Ratio

19.73

Dividend

£0.05

Beta (Volatility)

-0.07 (Low)

Price

£2.79

Volume

5,034,974

Open

£2.86

Previous Close

£2.79

Daily Range

£2.75 - £2.88

52-Week Range

£2.19 - £4.36

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 30, 2026

AAF News

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About Airtel Africa Plc

Airtel Africa Plc operates as a leading pan-African provider of telecommunications and mobile financial services. The company focuses on Nigeria, East Africa, and Francophone Africa, offering a diverse range of services to its customers.

Products and Services
  • Wireless voice services, including pay-as-you-go and contract options
  • Mobile financial services, such as digital wallets and microloans
  • Advanced data communication solutions utilizing 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue increased to $1.84 billion in Q1 2026, up from $1.75 billion in Q4 2025
  • Net income rose to $159 million in Q1 2026, reflecting strong operational performance
  • Mobile money services are expanding rapidly, driving user engagement and revenue growth
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of $7.1 billion, showcasing consistent growth
  • Net profit margin of 10.4% TTM, indicating effective cost management
  • Dividend yield of 1.68% TTM, providing a return to shareholders
Airtel Africa Plc has established itself as a significant player in the telecommunications sector across Africa. The company's strategic focus on mobile financial services and advanced communication technologies positions it well for future growth. Recent financial performance highlights a robust revenue trajectory and effective cost management, contributing to a healthy net profit margin. The expansion of mobile money services is particularly noteworthy, as it enhances customer engagement and drives additional revenue streams. With a solid dividend yield, Airtel Africa offers potential investors an attractive opportunity in the growing telecommunications market.
AI Generated • Sep 21, 2026

Industry

Wireless Telecommunication Services

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

4,512

CEO

Sunil Kumar Taldar

Website

airtel.africa

Headquarters

London, GL W1K 3DE, GB

AAF Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

62.53%

Operating Margin

33.82%

Net Income Margin

10.41%

Return on Equity

23.72%

Return on Capital

22.24%

Return on Assets

4.93%

Earnings Yield

5.07%

Dividend Yield

1.85%

Payout Ratio

34.51%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£10.39BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

3.62B

Volume

5.03M

Avg. Volume

3.64M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$4.28B

Operating Income

$2.31B

EBITDA

$3.50B

Operating Cash Flow

$2.79B

Capital Expenditure

-$948.20M

Free Cash Flow

$1.84B

Cash & ST Invst.

$2.35B

Total Debt

$6.59B

Airtel Africa Plc Performance Analysis

Airtel Africa Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-03-31USD 4,365,514,95926.5%
20242024-03-31USD 3,964,107,929-9.2%
20252025-03-31USD 3,884,234,794-2.0%
20262026-03-31USD 4,787,029,14923.2%
Airtel Africa Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-09-3010.5%
Q32025-12-317.7%
Q42026-03-313.7%
Q12026-06-305.4%
Airtel Africa Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-03-31USD 0.1519.3%
20242024-03-31USD -0.04N/A
20252025-03-31USD 0.05N/A
20262026-03-31USD 0.14197.8%
Airtel Africa Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-09-3042.4%
Q32025-12-310.2%
Q42026-03-3112.6%
Q12026-06-30-20.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.84B

+30.2%

Gross Profit

$954.20M

-5.6%

Gross Margin

51.81%

N/A

Market Cap

£10.39BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£2.29M

N/A

Employees

4,541

N/A

Net Income

$159.03M

+26.2%

EBITDA

$928.36M

+31.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Total Cash

$2.35B

+200.0%

Total Debt

$6.59B

+6.4%

Accounts Receivable

$179.93M

-17.1%

Inventory

$13.07M

-6.7%

Long Term Debt

$5.08B

+5.0%

Short Term Debt

$1.51B

+11.1%

Return on Assets

4.93%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

25.32%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$230.60M

-43.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$548.67M

-3.4%

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Questions About AAF

What is the current price of Airtel Africa Plc?

Airtel Africa Plc is trading at £2.79 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Airtel Africa Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Airtel Africa Plc has traded between £2.19 and £4.36.

How much debt does Airtel Africa Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Airtel Africa Plc reported total debt of $4.94B.

How much cash does Airtel Africa Plc have on hand?

Airtel Africa Plc reported $1.75B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Airtel Africa Plc’s dividend yield?

Airtel Africa Plc currently has a dividend yield of 1.85%.

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