Airtel Africa Returns to Profitability with $661Million
Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications company with operations in 14 countries across the continent, has announced a remarkable return to profitability, with a 1,147% surge in pre-tax profit to $661 million in 2025.
According to the company’s financial results, released yesterday, Airtel Africa’s pre-tax profit increased from $53 million in the previous year to $661 million, driven by a 23% growth in revenue to $3.4 billion. The company’s customer base also expanded by 15% to 120 million, with significant growth in key markets such as Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania.
The company’s data revenue increased by 30% to $1.2 billion, accounting for 35% of total revenue, while mobile money transactions grew by 40% to $12 billion.
Airtel Money, the company’s mobile money platform, now serves over 20 million customers.
“We are thrilled to announce our return to profitability, driven by our strategic focus on data, mobile money, and digital services.
“Our team has worked tirelessly to transform our operations, invest in new technologies, and enhance our customer experience. We are confident that our strong performance will continue, driven by the growing demand for telecommunications services in Africa and our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction,” said Segun Ogunsanwo, CEO of Airtel Africa.
Analysts have praised Airtel Africa’s strategic efforts to drive growth and profitability. “Airtel Africa’s turnaround is a significant achievement, driven by its focus on data, mobile money, and digital services,” said a telecoms analyst at a leading research firm.
“The company’s strong performance is a testament to the growth potential of the African telecommunications market, and we expect Airtel Africa to continue to play a leading role in shaping the industry’s future,” he said.
Airtel Africa’s return to profitability is a significant milestone for the company, which has faced intense competition in the African telecommunications market in recent years. The company’s strong financial performance is expected to boost investor confidence and position it for further growth and expansion in the region.
The company’s shares rose by 10% on the Nigerian Stock Exchange yesterday, following the announcement of its financial results. Airtel Africa is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
