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
£15.09B
Enterprise Value21.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£2.25B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£5.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.9
Beta1.09
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding3,648,744,400
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
£358.00Price Target Upside0.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)£7.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationAirtel Africa produces durable cash flow: TTM OCF ~$2.81bn and FCF ~$2.02bn, with free cash flow conversion ~74% of net income. Strong cash convertibility supports ongoing high CapEx, debt paydown, dividends and strategic investments without relying on one-off financing.
High Operating Margins & Data MonetisationThe business is shifting toward high-margin data: data revenue growth and rising usage (≈9GB/user) complement already-strong EBITDA margins (~49%). A data-led mix leverages scale, fixed-cost dilution and ARPU upside, underpinning sustainable operating profitability over coming quarters.
Scale And Mobile-money EcosystemLarge subscriber base and a fast-growing Airtel Money ecosystem create network effects across services. Wide agent reach, growing transaction volumes and rising ARPU diversify revenue streams and create durable cross-sell and monetisation opportunities versus pure-voice peers.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageReported leverage (~2.23x) is materially higher than prior years, reducing financial flexibility. Although equity and ROE have improved, the heavy debt stock limits the company's ability to absorb shocks, fund aggressive CapEx or accelerate buybacks without continued deleveraging.
Energy (diesel) Cost ExposureOperations in multiple markets rely on diesel-powered sites; persistent high fuel costs can materially compress EBITDA and cash flow. Because energy is a recurring input, sustained price spikes would erode margins and weaken funding capacity for growth investments or shareholder returns.
Earnings Volatility & FX/regulatory RiskHistorical swings in net income, material FX swings and localized regulatory disruptions (e.g., Uganda) create persistent earnings uncertainty. Such volatility complicates planning, can raise financing costs and may limit investor confidence in consistent returns over the medium term.
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 £15.09B.
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 69 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 2.168 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 for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Airtel Africa Plc have?
Airtel Africa Plc has 3,648,744,400 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:
£358.00 (0.62% Upside)
£358.00 (0.62% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:AAF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
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, together with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications and mobile money services to customers in Nigeria, East Africa, and Francophone Africa. It offers prepaid and postpaid wireless voice, international roaming, and fixed line telephone services; data communication services, including 2G, 3G, and 4G; and mobile money services, such as digital wallet payments systems, microloans, savings, and international money transfers. The company also provides messaging, value added, enterprise, and infrastructure sharing services, as well as support services; and sells handsets. In addition, it is involved in the investment activities. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in London, the United Kingdom. Airtel Africa Plc is a subsidiary of Airtel Africa Mauritius Limited.
AAF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
358.00 p
▲(0.62% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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