Revenue Growth (Constant FX)
Reported first-quarter revenue of MXN 237 billion, up 2.1% in Mexican peso terms; at constant exchange rates revenue rose 6.1% year-over-year, supported by service revenue (+4.6% CER) and equipment revenue (+11.3% CER).
Strong EBITDA Performance and Margin Expansion
EBITDA increased 3.8% in Mexican peso terms and expanded ~8% at constant exchange rates; adjusted EBITDA (excluding extraordinary Chile legal ruling) rose 7.0% CER. Consolidated EBITDA margin reached 40%, described as one of the highest levels seen.
Mobile and Broadband Subscriber Acceleration
Postpaid subscriber base increased 8.8% year-over-year and broadband accesses rose 6% YoY. Mobile service revenue grew 6.4% YoY overall, with postpaid revenue up 7.3% and prepaid revenue up 5%.
Profitability and Earnings
Operating profit of MXN 50.5 billion, up 12% YoY in peso terms. Net income increased 25% YoY to MXN 23.4 billion, equivalent to MXN 0.39 per share and $0.44 per ADR.
Leverage and Cash Flow Actions
Financial debt was MXN 527 billion (up MXN 2.5 billion vs. December) with net debt of MXN 437 billion, equivalent to 1.41x EBITDA after leases. First-quarter cash flow covered MXN 21.6 billion in CapEx, MXN 1.4 billion in share buybacks and reduced net debt by MXN 1 billion.
CapEx Guidance and Investment Focus
Management expects 2026 CapEx of approximately $7 billion (subject to FX), with continued investment across Latin America and Eastern Europe and emphasis on digitalization, 5G and fiber expansion.
Equipment Sales and Inventory Strategy
Equipment revenue rose 7.4% in peso terms (11.3% CER), with management intentionally increasing inventory to secure handset availability amid rising device prices; handset financing programs supporting equipment sales.
Commercial and Regional Progress
Notable country-level momentum: Brazil growth aided by NuCel partnership and portability gains; Colombia and Peru showing broadband and postpaid improvements; Eastern Europe expanding fixed-mobile convergence. Management closed acquisitions (Azteca network in Colombia and Desktop) and is pursuing further M&A opportunities.