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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 Range175.60 p - 436.20 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume327.58K
Average Volume (3M)3.69M
Market Cap
£11.90B
Enterprise Value22.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£2.25B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£6.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.4
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding3,638,801,000
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)0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)£7.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Margins & Cash GenerationSustained ~50% EBITDA margins and robust operating/free cash flow give Airtel Africa structural capacity to fund network reinvestment, dividend policy and deleveraging. High cash generation cushions cycles and supports multi-year CapEx and potential Airtel Money build-out without immediate equity issuance.
Mobile-money Scale & GrowthRapid mobile‑money scale diversifies revenue beyond voice/data and creates platform economics: growing transactions, higher ARPU and third‑party monetization. A large user base and rising transaction value underpin durable fee revenue, optionality for IPO and long‑term cross‑sell to telecom customers.
Data & Smartphone-driven Revenue ShiftData overtaking legacy services signals a structural revenue mix shift toward higher‑growth, higher‑margin data services. Rising smartphone penetration and per‑customer usage support sustained ARPU expansion and justify fiber/BB investments that can lock customers into higher‑value bundles over multiple years.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh reported leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to interest and FX shocks. Even with improving cash flow and declining cost of debt, elevated debt burdens limit room for aggressive buybacks or rapid capital reallocation and make near‑term deleveraging a critical execution priority.
Energy Cost SensitivityHeavy reliance on diesel/back‑up power in certain markets creates a material, persistent margin risk: fuel price swings can erode profits quickly and are only partially mitigable via efficiencies. This structural exposure can compress cash flow and lengthen deleveraging timelines if elevated energy costs persist.
Earnings Volatility & Regulatory RiskHistorical net‑income swings, FX gains/losses and episodic regulatory/service disruptions (e.g., Uganda) indicate recurring execution and external risks. Such volatility undermines predictability of cash flows, complicates debt paydown plans and can delay strategic moves like the Airtel Money IPO or major network projects.
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 175.60 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 £11.90B.
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 21 days.
How were Airtel Africa Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Airtel Africa Plc released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported 0.042 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 3.161 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 3,638,801,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Airtel Africa Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Airtel Africa Plc reported an EPS of 0.042 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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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