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
£12.38B
Enterprise Value20.31B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£2.25B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£5.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.5
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding3,648,093,500
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)£7.63B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent, large operating and free cash flow provide durable funding for capex, deleveraging and shareholder returns. Strong cash conversion (free cash flow ≈74% of net income TTM) supports multi-year investments like fiber, while limiting reliance on new external financing.
High Operating MarginsSustained near-50% EBITDA margins reflect structural operating leverage from scale in voice, data and Airtel Money. High margins underpin durable free cash flow potential and provide buffer to absorb cyclical shocks, enabling reinvestment in network and services growth over coming quarters.
Mobile Money ScaleAirtel Money's rapid user and transaction growth diversifies revenue, builds network effects and increases customer stickiness. Payments scale supports fee income, cross-sell of data/credit services and a standalone monetization path (targeted IPO), strengthening medium-term revenue resilience.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh debt intensity reduces financial flexibility and heightens sensitivity to interest and FX swings. Even with improving cash flow, deleveraging will compete with aggressive CapEx plans; a weaker capital structure limits ability to absorb shocks or opportunistically fund growth without added leverage.
Energy Cost ExposureHeavy reliance on diesel for site power in several markets makes margins structurally exposed to global fuel swings. Persistent higher energy costs can materially erode EBITDA and free cash flow for multiple quarters, complicating CapEx funding and planned shareholder returns unless mitigated by investment or pricing.
Earnings & FX/regulatory VolatilityMaterial year-to-year profit swings driven by FX, regulatory events and localized service disruptions weaken predictability of earnings. This structural volatility complicates multi-period planning, raises the cost of capital and can delay deleveraging or strategic initiatives during adverse macro/regulatory cycles.
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 £12.38B.
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 45 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 3.174 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 3,648,093,500 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
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
410.00 p
▲(15.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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