Mtn Nigeria Communications PlcNSENG: MTNN

Mtn Nigeria q1 2026 earnings release

· Issued by MTN Nigeria Communications Plc


MTN NIGERIA RELEASES U N AU DITE D FI N AN CIA L RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED 31 M A R C H 2026

Lagos | Nigeria: 29 April 2026

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc releases financiaI resuILs for the quorLer ended 31 Ma rch 2026.

Soliens poinLs:

  • TogoI subscribers increased by 6.5% Lo 89.5 million

  • Active data users increased by 9.5% Lo 55.0 million

  • Service revenue increased by 41.8% Lo N1.5 trillion

  • EBITDA increased by 68.1% Lo N828.3 billion

  • EBITDA margin increased by 8.7pp Lo 55.3%

  • PAT rose by 165.9% Lo N355.5 billion

  • Earnings per share rose by 166.1% Lo N16.95

  • Capex, excluding leases, up by 92.8% Lo N390.3 billion

  • Free cash fow (FCF) of N326.5 billion, up 55.6%

Unless otherwise stated, financial and non-financial information is year-on-year (YoY, Q1 2026 versus Q1 202Sj. QoQ - QJ 2026 versus Q4 2025

EBITDA - earnings before interest, fax, depreciation and amortisation pp - percentage points

PAT - prof"it after tax Capex - capita/ expenditure

Free cash f"Iow - EBITDA less cash-related capex and accounting f"or working capital movements, income tax and interest paid

Subscribers exc/ude non-revenue-generating customers whose ocf/v//y is limited fo receiving incoming on-nef voice calls and SMS, and usinp f"ree data

CEO's Commentary - Karl Toriola: "The firsf quarter of 2026 underscores fhe sfrengfh of our execution and fhe resilience of our business model in a complex and evolving operating environmenf. Elevated geopolifical Pensions towards fhe end of fhe period drove higher energy prices and renewed inflationary pressures. Encouragingly, fhis was parfly mifigafed by a relatively stronger naira, which closed af N1,387/US$ (December 2025: N1,436/US$).

Wifhin fhis confexf, we sustained sfrong commercial momenfum, mainfained disciplined cosf managemen I and accelerated invesfmenI in our network-franslafing underlying demand info robusf financial performance and confinued value creation. As a resulf, we delivered service revenue growfh and EBITDA margin performance in line wifh our medium-ferm guidance.

Strong commercial and financial performance

Commercial performance remained sfrong, underpinned by robusf underlying frends across customer additions, consumption patterns, and dafa traffic. We added 2.3 million revenue-generating subscribers and 1.8 million acfive dafa users in Q1, while dafa fraFTic grew by 22.9%.

To support fhis momenfum, we invested N390.3 billion in capex excluding leases, prioritising network capacity and qualify of experience. The more supportive FX backdrop enabled us fo accelerate fhis invesfmenf while sfrengfhening our ability fo capture fufure revenue opporfunifies.

Service revenue rose by 41.8%, led by data and supported by voice, Fintech and digital services. Although reported growth was moderated by fhe base eFTect oT fhe price adjustments implemented from mid-Q1 2025, underlying demand remained sfrong, and we expecf growfh to normalise as fhose adjustments become Tully annualized from Q2 2026.

Despite a challenging cosf environment, strong operational discipline kept operating expenses (opex) well contained, delivering meaningful operating leverage. EBITDA increased by 68.1%, and EBITDA margin expanded by 8.7 percentage points fo 55.3%, in line with our medium-term guidance oT a mid-to-high 50% margin range. As a resulf, PBT rose by 169.6% fo N546.4 billion. Importantly, cash generation remained robusf, wifh free cash flow up 55.6% to N326.5 billion, reinforcing our ability fo Fund priority investments, maintain financial resilience and continue to create value for stakeholders.

Outlook

Looking ahead, we remain confident in fhe sfrucfural demand drivers underpinning our business, while recognising fhaf fhe operating environmen I will remain dynamic. We will confinue fo prioritise network invesfmenI and customer experience, ensuring we are well-positioned fo capture growfh opporfunifies."

Perl°ormo nce highlights

IFerns (in millions)

OI 2026

0 1 2025

yoy

Q4 2025

QoQ

Torol Revenue

1,498,322

1,057,973

41.6%

1,471,954

1.896

Service Revenue

1,489,017

1,049,736

41.8%

1,464,217

l.7%

DoLa

827,152

529,440

56.2%

804,766

2.8%

Voice

499,101

407,412

22.5%

502,541

(0.7%)

DipiLaI

29,278

26,125

12.1%

28,236

3.7%

FinLech

64,188

36,081

77.9%

59,657

7.6%

Other Service Revenue

69,298

50,677

36.7%

69,017

0.4%

Non-Service Revenue'

9,305

8,237

130%

7,737

20.3%

Expenses

(670,026)

(565,227)

(18.5%)

(646,424)

(3.7%)

Cost of Soles

(195,671)

(156,544)

(25.0%)

(185,280)

(5.6%)

OperaLing Expenses

(474,355)

(408,683)

(16.1%)

(461,144)

(2.9%)

EBITDA

828,296

492,746

68.1%

825,530

0.3%

EBITDA I 1arain

55.3%

46.6%

8.7pp

56.1%

(0.8pp)

Depreciation & AmorLisaLion

(195,991)

(150,027)

(30.6%)

(187,799)

(4.4%)

NeL Finance Costs

(85,884)

(140,070)

38.7%

(68,140)

(26.0%)

ProFiL/(Loss) BeFore Tax

546,421

202,649

169.6%

569,591

(4.1%)

TaxaLion

(190,920)

(68,966)

(176.8%)

(206,928)

7.7%

ProFiL aFLer Tax

355,500

133,683

165.9%

362,663

(2.0%)

Capital Expenditure

482,731

436,372

10.6%

345,568

39.7%

CapitaI Expenditure excluding Right oF Use Assets

390,280

202,417

92.8%

245,631

58.9%

Capex InLensiLy excluding Right oF Use Assets

26.0%

19.1%

6.8pp

16.7%

9.3pp

Free Cosh Flows

326,468

209,866

55.6%

482,227

(32.3%)

Mobile Subscribers

89.5

84.1

6.5%

87.3

2.6%

DoLo Subscribers

55.0

50.3

9.5%

53.2

3.4%

MoMo Waliens

3.3

2.1

54.6%

3.7

(12.3%)

'includes revenue from the sale of devices and Sli I cords

Segment performance

Our revenue seamenL performance in the period reflects strong underlying demand and disciplined commercia I execuLion.

Doha revenue increased by 56.2%, supported by a 9.5% increase in active data subscribers, a

5.5pp rise in smartphone peneLraLion Lo 66.2% and higher customer usage. Data traffic grew by 22.9%, while average usage per subscriber rose by 12.3% Lo 14.3GB, underscoring continued demand for reliable, high-speed connecLiviLy.

Home broadband remains an imporLanL growth opporLuniLy. Our multi-technology sLraLegy across fibre-Lo-the-home (FTTH) and fixed wireless access (FWA) enables us Lo serve a broad range of customer needs, with FTTH remaining a key invesLmenL priority.

Voice revenue grew by 22.5%, su pporLed by subscriber growth and LargeLed customer vaIue management iniLialives. DigiLaI revenue increased by 12.1%, driven by mobile advertising and rich media services, reflecting improved plaLl°orm capability and customer engagemen L.

Enterprise revenue declined by 5.9%, primarily due Lo a higher comparaLive base aI°Ler last yeors servce-bunde opNmisoWon. The opNnnisoWon nos o deliberofe sfotepy to protect long-termvolue,vvhileñxedconnecWvityondconverpedsoluNonsconNnuedfodeliverheoRhy growth.

FinLech revenue increased by 77.9%. Excluding XLra time, core fin Tech revenue increased by 190.6%, su pporLed by higher deposit balances, stronger adoption of advanced services and increased inLeresL income.

OveraII, performance across our seamenLs reinforces confidence in our sLradefy and our ability Lo deliver susLainable growth and long-term value creaLion.

Finoncio I review

Our Q1 2026 financial performance reflects strong operating leverage, disciplined cost management, and continued ba lance-sheet opLimisaLion.

Cost oF so les increased by 25.0%, well below service revenue growth, su pporLing a stronger gross marain profile.

Opex growth was contained aL 16.1%, despite higher energy prices late in the quarter. This supported robust EBITDA growth of 68.1% Lo N828.3 billion, with EBITDA margin expanding by 8.7pp Lo 55.3%.

The energy componen L of our Lower lease costs is based on the prior quorLer's average Lagos ex-depot diesel price. For conLexL, assuming an average Lagos ex-depot diesel price of N2,000 in H2, given ChaL Q1 and Q2 costs are locked in, we eskimo Le a 1.8-2.Opp impact on I°uII-year EBITDA ma rain.

DeprecioLiona nda morLisoLion increased by 30.6%, led by increased network invesLmen Ls and richL-of-use assets. Net l°inonce costs declined by 38.7% on lower borrowings. We have I°uIIy repaid aII ouLsLanding I°oreign currency loans (Dec 2025: US$105 million), reducing FX sensiLiviLy and funding risk.

These dynamics LranslaLed into stronger earnings and a more resilient financia I profile. Consequently, we closed the quarter with retained earnings of N755.7 billion, up 88.7% (December 2025: N400.4 billion) and shareholders' equity of N903.9 billion, up 64.7% (December 2025: N548.7 billion), reinforcing balance sheet resilience and capitaI flexibility.

Reported copex rose by 10.6%. Excluding leases, capex increased by 92.8% (capex inLensiLy: 26.0%), driven by acceleraLed invesLmen L Lo su pporL doLa-bra ffic growth and improve service quolily. We expect capex indensity Lo moderaLe la her in the year Lo a lien with our fuII-year objectives.

We ended the quarter with a positive net cash position of N129.0 billion, up 23.1% (2025: N104.8 billion). Covenant headroom remained strong, with net debt/EBITDA aL negative 0.1x and inLeresL cover aL 35.6x. Overall, we remain well-positioned with ample liquidity and disciplined capital management. These fundamentals underscore our capacity Lo pursue our growth ambitions while preserving the flexibility Lo navigate a dynamic macro environment.

Recent Developments

SLrucLurol separation oL the LinLech business

MTN Nigeria is progressing with the sLrucLura I separation of its finLech businesses, MoMo Payment Service Bank Limited and Y'ello Digital Financial Services Limited, through a proposed related party LransacLion with MTN Group FinLech Holdings B.V. ("MTN Group FinLech"). Under the proposed LransacLion, MTN Group FinLech will acquire a 60% inLeresL, with MTN Nigeria retaining 40%. The LransacLion also involves a capital injection of N152.1 billion by MTN Group FinLech in line with the agreed LransacLion terms and valuation framework set out in the explanatory note circulaLed in connection with the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Click here for details.

The LransacLion is expected Lo reduce MTN Nigeria's fuSure funding obligations, sLrengLhen balance sheet flexibility and aIlow increased focus on core connecLiviLy and digiLaI infrasLrucLure, while retaining exposure Lo fin Tech growth. The proposed LransacLion will aIso simplify governance of the fin Tech business. IL is su bjecL Lo shareholder approve I a L the AGM scheduled for 30 April 2026, as well as relevant regulatory approve Is.

Suspension ofXtroWme

MTN Nigeria Lempora rily suspended its airtime and doLa credit advance service ("XLra time"). This rela Yes Lo the implemenLa Lion of processes under the DigiLaI, Electronic, Online or Non-TradiLionaI Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025, which inProduced a new compliance and licensing framework for enLilies providing digiLaI or non-LradiLiona I consumer credit services.

We a re advancing the onboarding of approved providers and expect Lo resume the service once onboarding is completed. In the interim, customers conLinue Lo have access Lo a IJennaLive digiLaI channels for airtime and doLa purchases.

Following the iniLiaI impact of the suspension, recharoe paLLems have conLinued Lo normalise as affecLed customers seLLIe ouLsLanding balances and mainLain service usage. This has supporLed a progressive recovery in revenue driven by higher sel f-funded recharyes.

We continue Lo monitor these trends closely and will provide further upda Yes in Q2. Based on current recovery trends, we do not expect any maKerioI financiaI impact as we fast-track the required processes Lowa rd service resumption.

Outlook

Looking ahead, we remain confiden L in the sLrucLuraI demand drivers underpinning our business, including rising doLa adoption, increasing smarLphone peneLraLion and the continued acceleration of digiLalisaLion across Nigeria. While the operaLing environment is expected Lo remain dynamic, our strong markeL position, resilient business model and disciplined execuLion provide a solid foundation Lo naviQaLe nea r-term uncerLainLies.

We will conLinue Lo prioritise LargeLed network invesLmen L Lo su pporL growth and further enhance the quolily of experience, while maintaining a sha rp focus on cost discipline, capitaI efficiency and balance sheet sLrengLh. These priorities remain cenLraI Lo our operaLing model as we continue Lo convert underlying demand inLo susLainable fi nanciaI performance.

We continue Lo monitor developments in the operating environment, including energy price voIaLiIiLy and regulatory dynamics. Based on an assumed average Lagos ex-depot diesel price of N2,000 in H2, given LhaL Q1 and Q2 costs are already locked in, we esfiimaLe a 1.8-2.Opp impact on full-year EBITDA margin.

Within our medium-term guidance I°ramework, we maintain our LargeL average service revenue growth of "a I least the low 20%", as the impact of price adjusLmenLs becomes fuIly an nua lised by Q2 2026. We a Iso maintain our mid-Lo-high-50% EBITDA ma rain LargeL range. This guidance is based on currenL macroeconomic assumptions, includinQ average inFlaLion remaining within the mid-teens and exchange ra Yes in the N1,400-1, 700/US$ range.

Overall, we remain confident in our ability Lo adapt swiftly, capture emerging growth opporLuniLies, and deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders while supporting Nigeria's ongoing digital and economic LransformaLion.



Karl OluLokun Toriolo

Chief ExecuLive Officer

ConLocL

Chimo Nwookomo

Snr. Manager, Investor Relations MTN Nigeria Communications Plc Telephone: +234 803 200 0186 Email:

About MTN Nigeria

Funso Aino

Snr. Manager, ExLernaI Relations MTN Nigeria Communications Plc Telephone:+234 803 200 4168 Email:

MTN Nigeria is one of AI°rica's la rgesL providers of communications services, connecking over 85 million people in communities across the coun try with each other and the world. Guided by a belief ChaL everybody deserves the benefits of a modern connecked life, MTN Nigeria's leadership position in coverage, capacity, and innovaLion has remained consLan L since its launch in 2001. MTN Nigeria is parL of the MTN Group - a mulNinaFionaI Lelecommunica tions group which opera Yes in 16 countries in Africa and the MiddIe East, serving over 300 million people.

Visit https://www.min.np for more inform aLion

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I'•ITN Nij¿eria Communications Plc

Uno udifed Financia I resulIs for the First quo rfer ended 31 Morch 2026

Consolidated and separate s£oLemen£ oF profit or loss

Group

Company

In millions of Nigerian Naira

3 months

ended 31

I"Ior 2026

3 months

ended 31

I"Ior 2025

3 months

ended 31

I"4or 2026

3 monfhs

ended 3I Hor 2025

Revenue

1,498,322



1,494,2S5

1,057,352

Direct nefworkinp operoLinp costs

(317,893)

(337,375)

(317,893)

(337,375)

Value added services

18,553)

(11,937)

(18,551)

(11,937)

Cost oF shorter packs, handsets and accessories

(14,462)

(11, 666)

tl4,462)

{11,666)

InLerconnecl" cosfs

(48,OOSJ

(S2,9OI)

(48,005)

(52,901)

Roaming costs

(2,772)

(2,931)

(2, 772)

(2,931)

Transmission costs

(9,266J

(8,994)

(9,266)

(8,994)

Commissions

(71,I69J

(49,S42)

(69,598)

(49,830)

Advertisements, sponsorships and soles promotions

18,089)

(9,569)

(16,620)

(9,220)

Employee cosfs

(65,8031

(24,061)

t63,285)

(23,687)

Impoirmenf oF financial ossefs

(624)

(9SO)

(26,145)

(950)

Other operoLinp expenses

(103,390)

(55,301)

tl0l,78l)

(54,537)

Depreciation oF properly and equipment

(102,912)

(68,298)

(102,912)

{68,298)

Depreciation oF riphL oF use assets

(69,673J

(6O,89S)

(69,673)

(60,895)

Amortisation of in Tangible assets

(23,406)

(20,834)

(23,029)

(20,457)

OperoLinp proFiL

632,305

342,719

610,263

343,674

Finance income

24,081

7,332

22,119

4,892

Finance costs

(143,269)

(141,877)

(143,022)

(141,565)

Net Foreign exchange poin/(loss)

33,304

(S, 52S)

33,054

(5,477)

Prorit beFore I-oxoI-ion

546,421

202,649

522,4Z4

201,524

Tax (expense)/credit

(l9O,920)

(68,966)

tl9O,9l3)

(68,904)

front for fhe period

355,501





132,620

Earnings/(loss) per shore - basic/diluted (N)

16.95

6.37

15.81

6.32

Consolidofed and separate s£ofemenf oF ofher comprehensive income

Group

Compony

In millions of Niyerion Notre





Mor2O26

3MONFhS



f•4or 2025

3 months

ended 3l

t•ior 2026

3mon€hs

ended zi Mor2O2S

f•ro ftI Yer the period

355,501 133, 683 331,501 132,620

Items fhof moy be reclassified to profit or loss, (net of foxofion): Foir voluofion (loss)/goin on investments of FVOCI to)

Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period; net of mention TotoI comprehensive income/t loss)

(591 31 (lOlJ 38



(59J 31 (101J 38

133,71# 331,400 132,658

(a) Koir valuation gain or loss on invesfmenLs desiqnofed aL Fair volue Through other comprehensive income (KVOCI) relaxes fo Federal Government freasu ry bills and bonds invesPmenfs and ids recognised new or tax (except For Federal Government bonds).



MTN



Unaudifed Financia I results for the First quarter ended 31 March 2026

ConsoWdoled ond seporo es€o emen€ofMnoncolposiWonfor€he hreemon hsended 31 Morch2026

Group

Company

In millions oF Nij¿erion Naira

31 Mor 2026

3l Dec 2025

31 Mar 2026

31 Dec 2025

Assefs

Non-current assets

Properly and equipment

2,ll3,6O7

1,853,524

2,113,607

1,853,524

Rij¿hf-oF-use assets

1,739,656

1,716,877

1,739,656

l, 716,877

Imany ible assets

425, 147

421,410

422,461

418,347

Invesfmenfs in su bsidiories

45,386

45,386

Orher non-current invesrmenrs

11, 238

17,812

6,251

DeFerred box assets

132,039

93,629

132,022

93,612

Other non-current assets

72, 287

46,149

72,287

46,149

4,493,974

4,149,401

4,525,419

4,180,146

Current ossefs

InvenLories

19,441

23,298

19,441

23,298

Trade and other receivables

369,384

397,029

376,567

433,716

Current invesfmenfs

364,407

162,205

314, 198

116,893

ResLricfed cosh

94,083

37,707

93,883

37,507

Cosh held For MoMo customer

1,188

1,298

Cosh and cosh equivalents

506,716

632,501

504,395

630,219

1,355,219

1,254,088

i,3O8,484

1,241,633

Total ossefs

5,849,193

5,403,489

5,833,903

5,42i,779

Equify and liabilities

Equify

Share capital

420

420

420

420

Shore premium

166,362

166,362

166,362

166,362

Orher reserves

(14,490)

(14,431)

(31,977)

(31,876)

Shares held For employee share scheme

(4,041)

(4,041)

(4,041)

(4,041)

Retained profit

7S5, 689

400,402

789, 136

457,570

903,940

548,712

919,900

588,435

Liabilities

Non-current liobiliLies

Borrowings

314,966

419,572

314,966

419,572

Lease liabilities

2,092, 157

2,l 17,047

2,092, 157

2,117,047

Provisions

53

52

53

52

Shore based payment liobilil y

77,878

44,354

77,878

44,354

Employee beneFiLs

14,504

13,699

14, 504

13,699

Ofher non-current liabilities

II, 668

II, 634

2,299

2,354

2,5l1,226

2,606,358

2,501,857

2,597,078

Current liobiliLies

Trade and other payables

1,249, 109

1,317,659

1,249,547

1, 319,134

Borrowings

62,737

108,097

62, 737

108,097

Lease liabilities

289,964

269, 182

289,964

269,182

ConLracI• IiobiliLies

139,337

138, 138

139,337

138,138

Current rax payable

584,652

355, 175

584, 124

354,801

Provisions

76,579

39,177

75, 645

37,545

Derivolives

1,872

2,224

1,872

2,224

Deposit held For MoMo customers

18,868

9,842

Employee beneFiLs

7,825

6,003

7,825

6,003

Ofher curre nf lia bilifies

3,084

2,922

1,095

1, 142

2,434,027

2,248,419

2,412,146

2236,266

Total liabilities

4,945,253

4,854,777

4,914,003

4,833,344

Total equify and liabilities

5,849,193

5,403,489

5,833,903

5,421,779

MTN



I'•ITN Nij¿eria Communications Plc

Unaudifed Financia I results for the First quarter ended 31 March 2026

Consolidated and separate sLoLemenL oF cosh glows

Group

Company

In millions oF Nigerian Naira

3 monlhs

ended 31

Mar 2026

3 monfhs

ended 3I

t'1or 2025

3 monlhs

ended 31

Mar 2026

3 monfhs

ended 32

PIor 2025

Cosh l'Iows From operaIing oclivilies

Cosh generated From operations

854,605

538,396

852,519

528,108

Finance income received

20,305

J',20l

18,343

4,762

Finance cosfs paid

(110,809)

(IOl,444J

{I 10,809)

(101444)

Tax paid

(3,116)

(3,116]

Nef cosh generaled From operaIing oclivilies

764,IOI

441,037

760,053



Cosh Flows From investing oc£ivi£ies

Acquisition oF property and equipment

(428,045)

(I74,3IO)

{428,045)

(l74,3lO)

Prepayment oF right oF-use-assets

(4,147)

(32,295)

(4, 147)

t32,295)

Acquisifion oF intangible assets

(6,329)

(23,042)

(6,329)

(23,042)

Proceeds From sole oF property and equipment

865

456

865

456

Addition fo confrocl acquisition costs

(3,350)

(1, S13)

(3,350)

(1,513)

(Increase)/decrease in restricted cosh

(25,370)

18,398

(25,370)

18,398

Purchase oF invesLmenL in non-current FGN bonds

tl,054)

Sole oF invesLmenL in non-currenl FGN bonds

6,871

289

6,273

289

Purchase of bonds, treasury bills and foreign deposits

(340,972)

tl6,394)

t254,249)

(4,343

Sole oF bonds, Treasury bills and Foreign deposits

1#3,86O

61,652

Prepaid rood invesLmenf box credit cosl

(2S,58I)

(1,032)

(25,587)

(1032]

Net cosh Flows used in investing oc£ivi£ies

(682,20#)

{230,497}

(678,287)

(*17,392)

Cosh Flows From rinoncinq ocLiviLies

Proceeds From borrowings

5,024

5,024

Repayments oF borrowings

{154,043)

{86,223)

(154,043)

{86,223)

Repayments on lease liabilities

(53,495)

(80,092)

(53,495)

(80,092)

Payments Lo the Ericsson Wallet Platform (EWP) liability

(157)

(595)

Nef cosh Flows used in finoncing ocfivifies

(207,695)

(161,886)

(207,538)

(161,291)

Nef increase/(decreoseJ in cosh and cosh equivolenfs

t*25,798J

48,654

(125,772J

49,627

Cosh and cosh equivalents oL the bepinninp oF fhe period

632,695

253,409

630,334

232,832

Exchange tloss)/join on cosh and cosh equivalents

(17)

1,648

(17)

1,517

Cosh and cosh equivalents of the end oF the period

506,800

303,711



283,976

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