Airtel Africa posted a solid Q1 performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with revenue reaching about $1.853 billion, reflecting a 31% increase year over year. The company reported strong profitability figures, with profit after tax around $198 million, and, in some disclosures, net income of $160 million and basic EPS of $0.044 per share, highlighting slightly different reporting baselines. The business added about 11.6% to its customer base to 189 million, while mobile services and mobile money both posted meaningful growth, and data revenue rose notably in constant currency. EBITDA rose to roughly $928 million, driving an EBITDA margin of about 50.1% as the group benefited from cost discipline despite higher energy costs. Constant-currency metrics also show data ARPU up mid-teens, underscoring a shift toward higher-value digital services across voice, data, and fintech. Overall, Airtel Africa’s Q1 results point to broad-based revenue growth, improving profitability, and expanding digital and financial services activity across its footprint.