Airtel Africa Reports Strong H1 Profit Growth

Airtel Africa Plc reported a 20.5 percent increase in profit after tax to $452 million for the six months ended September 2026. This growth was driven by strong data consumption, mobile money expansion, and improved operating margins across its 14 African markets.

The company's revenue rose 28.2 percent to $3.82 billion, compared to $2.98 billion in the same period of 2025. Growth in constant currency reached 20.8 percent, indicating stronger underlying performance beyond foreign exchange movements.

Operating profit increased by 34.2 percent to $1.29 billion, while underlying EBITDA surged 32.8 percent to $1.92 billion. Data revenue reached $1.57 billion, contributing significantly to the company's financial performance.