Airtel Africa Plc (GB:AAF)
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AAF Stock Chart & Stats
355.80 p
1.00 p(0.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
355.80 p
1.00 p(0.87%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range168.00 p - 436.20 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume327.58K
Average Volume (3M)3.69M
Market Cap
£12.63B
Enterprise Value20.31B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£2.25B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£5.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.1
Beta1.09
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding3,644,185,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,430,308
30 Day Avg. Volume3,690,929
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)5.28
Price to Sales (P/S)2.63
P/FCF Ratio10.39
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£410.00Price Target Upside15.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)£7.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationRobust TTM operating cash flow (~$2.81B) and free cash flow (~$2.02B) with FCF conversion near 74% imply durable internal funding for capex, dividends and deleveraging. Consistent cash generation reduces reliance on external financing and supports strategic investments.
Operating Profitability / MarginsVery high operating margins (TTM EBITDA ~49.6%, EBIT ~33.1%) reflect scale advantages and efficient network economics across markets. Sustained margin levels support cash conversion, create a buffer against regional shocks, and enable reinvestment into growth areas.
Mobile Money And ScaleLarge and growing Airtel Money scale (54.1m users, $215bn annualized transactions) provides structural, higher‑margin revenue and deepens customer engagement. Payments scale plus rising smartphone penetration underpin durable data and fintech monetization opportunities.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt-to-equity around 2.23x is meaningfully higher than prior years, constraining financial flexibility. Elevated interest and lease costs and moderate operating cash flow relative to debt (coverage ~0.57) limit rapid deleveraging and increase vulnerability to FX, rates or regulatory setbacks.
Energy Cost SensitivityMaterial exposure to diesel and energy costs creates a persistent margin risk: current fuel levels could shave ~2.5–3.0 percentage points off EBITDA and smaller price moves cost tens of millions. Prolonged energy volatility in core markets can durably compress margins and cash flow.
High Ongoing CapEx And Execution RiskElevated FY27 CapEx ($1.1bn) is necessary to expand coverage, fiber and data centers but implies sustained heavy cash deployment. High capex raises execution risk, reduces near-term free cash for debt reduction or returns, and makes the pace of deleveraging and margin recovery contingent on successful project delivery.
Airtel Africa Plc News
AAF FAQ
What was Airtel Africa Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Airtel Africa Plc lowest share price was 168.00 p and its highest was 436.20 p in the past 12 months.
What is Airtel Africa Plc’s market cap?
Airtel Africa Plc’s market cap is £12.63B.
When is Airtel Africa Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Airtel Africa Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 41 days.
How were Airtel Africa Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Airtel Africa Plc released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported 0.041 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.03 p by 0.011 p.
Is Airtel Africa Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Airtel Africa Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Airtel Africa Plc pay dividends?
Airtel Africa Plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 3.187 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.5%. See more information on Airtel Africa Plc dividends here
What is Airtel Africa Plc’s EPS estimate?
Airtel Africa Plc’s EPS estimate is 0.04.
How many shares outstanding does Airtel Africa Plc have?
Airtel Africa Plc has 3,644,185,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Airtel Africa Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Airtel Africa Plc reported an EPS of 0.041 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.03 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.824%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Airtel Africa Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:AAF
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Airtel Africa Plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£410.00 (15.23% Upside)
£410.00 (15.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:AAF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
97.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Airtel Africa Plc
Airtel Africa Plc, operating alongside its various subsidiaries, functions as a leading pan-African provider of telecommunications and mobile financial services. The company's operations are strategically focused across Nigeria, East Africa, and Francophone Africa. Its comprehensive telecommunications portfolio includes both pay-as-you-go and contract-based wireless voice services, international roaming capabilities, and traditional fixed-line telephone connections. Furthermore, it delivers advanced data communication solutions, utilizing 2G, 3G, and 4G network technologies. Beyond connectivity, Airtel Africa offers a robust suite of mobile money services, such as digital wallet payment systems, accessible microloans, savings products, and convenient international money transfers. The company also provides a range of other services, including messaging, value-added services (VAS), enterprise solutions for businesses, and infrastructure sharing arrangements, along with necessary support services. Additionally, it is involved in the retail of mobile handsets and participates in various investment activities. Established in 2018, Airtel Africa Plc is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and operates as a subsidiary of Airtel Africa Mauritius Limited.
AAF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
410.00 p
▲(15.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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