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Airtel Africa Plc
(LSE:AAF)
Airtel Africa Plc (AAF) vs. S&P 500 (SPY)
Airtel Africa Plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Airtel Africa Plc Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | |||||
| TTM | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | Total Revenue | ||||
| 4.73B | 5.00B | 5.25B | 4.71B | 3.91B | 3.42B | Gross Profit |
| 3.32B | 3.19B | 3.58B | 3.25B | 2.64B | 2.23B | EBIT |
| 1.46B | 1.64B | 1.76B | 1.53B | 1.12B | -901.00M | EBITDA |
| 1.70B | 2.16B | 2.62B | 2.28B | 1.68B | 1.53B | Net Income Common Stockholders |
| -79.00M | -165.00M | 663.00M | 631.00M | 339.00M | 370.00M |
| Balance Sheet | Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | ||||
| 936.00M | 966.00M | 845.00M | 982.00M | 1.14B | 1.08B | Total Assets |
| 9.11B | 9.86B | 11.17B | 10.36B | 9.99B | 9.32B | Total Debt |
| 4.84B | 4.46B | 4.22B | 3.93B | 4.62B | 4.28B | Net Debt |
| 3.99B | 3.84B | 3.64B | 3.29B | 3.80B | 3.27B | Total Liabilities |
| 6.68B | 7.56B | 7.36B | 6.71B | 6.64B | 6.04B | Stockholders Equity |
| 2.63B | 2.16B | 3.63B | 3.50B | 3.40B | 3.39B |
| Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | ||||
| 1.10B | 1.23B | 927.00M | 1.27B | 751.00M | 576.00M | Operating Cash Flow |
| 2.12B | 2.26B | 2.21B | 2.01B | 1.67B | 1.39B | Investing Cash Flow |
| -654.00M | -1.23B | -1.03B | -557.00M | -1.16B | -801.00M | Financing Cash Flow |
| -1.39B | -844.00M | -1.12B | -1.61B | -575.00M | -370.00M |
Airtel Africa Plc Technical Analysis
Airtel Africa Plc Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | £18.87B | 9.31 | 4.36% | 7.52% | -27.41% | -76.23% | |
68 Neutral | £5.84B | 124.53 | 2.39% | 3.02% | -11.11% | -56.61% | |
66 Neutral | £15.77B | 20.59 | 5.85% | 5.02% | -0.75% | -58.92% | |
59 Neutral | $28.69B | -0.51 | -16.34% | 3.95% | 2.04% | -44.92% | |
47 Neutral | £61.76M | ― | -90.54% | 7.64% | -4.17% | -506.75% |
Airtel Africa Plc Earnings Call Summary
Airtel Africa Plc Corporate Events
Airtel Africa Plc has announced the purchase of 309,511 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. This move, executed through Barclays Capital Securities Limited, reflects the company’s strategy to enhance shareholder value and optimize its capital structure, potentially strengthening its market position.
Airtel Africa has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 250,000 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 144.91 GBp per share. This move, part of a broader strategy announced in December 2024, aims to enhance shareholder value and optimize the company’s capital structure by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
Airtel Africa has disclosed a significant transaction involving the purchase of 20 million ordinary shares at a price of £1.42 each, amounting to a total cost of £28.44 million. This transaction, conducted by Airtel Africa Mauritius Limited, a person closely associated with Sunil Bharti Mittal, reflects the company’s ongoing strategic financial maneuvers and could influence its market positioning and stakeholder interests.
Airtel Africa Plc has announced a change in its major shareholding structure, with Bharti Airtel Limited increasing its stake in the company. Bharti Airtel Limited, through its subsidiary Airtel Africa Mauritius Limited, has acquired an additional 20 million shares, raising its ownership from 61.772023% to 62.316583%. This move is part of a broader strategy to consolidate its influence and control over Airtel Africa’s operations, potentially impacting the company’s strategic direction and market positioning in the African telecommunications sector.
Airtel Africa announced the purchase of 66,089 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program, initially announced in December 2024. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its equity base, potentially enhancing shareholder value and reflecting confidence in its financial health.
Airtel Africa has announced the purchase of 52,292 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program, with the shares acquired at a volume weighted average price of 142.85 GBp. This move, in line with the authority granted by shareholders, reflects the company’s commitment to optimizing its capital structure and potentially enhancing shareholder value.
Airtel Africa Plc has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 500,000 of its ordinary shares at prices ranging between 140.90 GBp and 143.00 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price of 142.27 GBp. This move is part of a larger initiative announced in December 2024, aimed at consolidating the company’s share value and enhancing shareholder returns, reflecting a strategic effort to strengthen its market position.
Airtel Africa announced the purchase of 200,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program, with the shares being acquired at a volume weighted average price of 141.82 GBp. This move is part of a broader strategy to optimize the company’s capital structure, potentially enhancing shareholder value and strengthening its market position.
Airtel Africa has announced a recent transaction involving the repurchase of 307,805 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. This move is part of a strategic initiative to enhance shareholder value and optimize the company’s capital structure. The shares were bought at a volume-weighted average price of 141.80 GBp and will be cancelled, reflecting the company’s commitment to returning value to its investors.
Airtel Africa plc announced that as of February 28, 2025, it had 3,673,971,107 ordinary shares admitted to trading, each carrying one vote at general meetings, with no shares held in treasury. The total voting rights are slightly less due to 100,000 unsettled share purchases from an ongoing buyback program, impacting shareholder calculations under the FCA’s rules.
Airtel Africa has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 100,000 of its ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 142.57 GBp per share. This move is part of a broader strategy to optimize capital structure and enhance shareholder value, reflecting the company’s strong financial position and commitment to returning value to its investors.
Airtel Africa Plc announced a notification of major interests in shares, indicating that Warburg Pincus LLC, a private equity firm based in New York, has adjusted its holdings in the company. The notification reveals that Warburg Pincus has reduced its voting rights to zero, which may impact the company’s shareholder structure and influence in strategic decisions.
Airtel Africa has announced the purchase of 105,515 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program, which commenced on 23 December 2024. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of 138.25 GBp and will be canceled. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance shareholder value, with the company having purchased a total of 15,345,597 shares since the program’s inception. The buy-back is expected to positively impact the company’s market positioning by reducing the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares.
Airtel Africa Plc has announced a significant increase in its shareholding by Airtel Africa Mauritius Limited, a major shareholder, following the acquisition of additional shares. This acquisition has raised Airtel Africa Mauritius Limited’s stake in Airtel Africa Plc from 57.2929% to 61.7475%. This move is part of a broader strategy to consolidate its position in the African telecommunications market, potentially impacting its market influence and shareholder value.
Airtel Africa announced a significant transaction involving the acquisition of 163,582,580 ordinary shares at a price of £1.32 each, totaling £216,272,529.02. This transaction, disclosed under the Market Abuse Regulation, highlights the company’s ongoing strategic financial maneuvers, potentially impacting its market positioning and stakeholder interests.
Airtel Africa has announced a purchase of 215,094 of its ordinary shares as part of a share buy-back program authorized by its shareholders, with the shares acquired at a volume weighted average price of 136.52 GBp. This strategic move, which involves the cancellation of the bought shares, is part of the company’s efforts to enhance shareholder value and optimize its capital structure.
Airtel Africa has announced its total voting rights and capital as of January 31, 2025. The company reported having 3,674,291,716 ordinary shares, each carrying one vote at general meetings. This update is crucial for shareholders who need to calculate their interest in compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s rules.
Airtel Africa reported a robust operational performance for the nine-month period ending December 2024, with significant growth in its customer base and data usage, which led to increased revenues in constant currency terms. Despite challenges such as currency devaluation and increased costs, the company maintained a strong financial position, introducing a second $100 million share buyback program reflecting confidence in future growth. The expansion of network infrastructure and a focus on cost efficiency improved EBITDA margins, while efforts to stabilize currency exposures and leverage ratios signaled a more robust financial strategy. These strategic initiatives are set against a backdrop of rising demand for connectivity in Africa, promising further growth opportunities.
Airtel Africa announced the purchase of 214,094 of its ordinary shares as part of its share buy-back programme, with the shares to be cancelled subsequently. This move reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to optimize its capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value by reducing the shares outstanding.
Airtel Africa has announced a recent purchase of its own shares as part of its share buy-back program, acquiring 25,862 shares at prices ranging from 127.10p to 128.50p per share. This move is part of a broader buy-back initiative commenced in December 2024, through which the company aims to strengthen its market position by reducing the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing shareholder value.
Airtel Africa Plc has announced the purchase and cancellation of 500,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme. The initiative, which began on 23 December 2024, has seen the company acquire a total of 14,785,032 shares at an average price of 118.3815 GBp per share, a move that is aimed at consolidating its share value and returning capital to shareholders.
Airtel Africa has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 895,271 of its ordinary shares, which will subsequently be cancelled. This move is part of a larger initiative announced in December 2024, aimed at enhancing shareholder value, with a total of over 14 million shares bought back since the program’s inception.
Airtel Africa has announced the repurchase of 895,271 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program, initiated in December 2024. This strategic move aims to enhance shareholder value and optimize capital structure, demonstrating the company’s commitment to returning value to its investors.
Airtel Africa Plc has executed a purchase of 735,323 of its ordinary shares as part of a share buy-back programme authorized by its shareholders. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from 124.00p to 127.00p and will be cancelled. This move is part of a broader initiative commenced on December 23, 2024, to buy back a total of 13,389,761 shares at an average price of 117.3563 GBp per share, likely aimed at optimizing the capital structure and enhancing shareholder value.
Airtel Africa Plc has executed a share buy-back, purchasing 400,000 ordinary shares at a volume weighted average price of 124.05 GBp on 20 January 2025, as part of its ongoing program initiated on 23 December 2024. The cancellation of these shares is a strategic move potentially aimed at enhancing shareholder value and optimizing the company’s capital structure, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Airtel Africa Plc has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 600,000 of its ordinary shares at prices ranging from 123.80p to 124.90p from Barclays Capital Securities. This move, part of a broader buy-back strategy announced in December 2024, aims to consolidate the company’s capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
Airtel Africa Plc announced the repurchase of 587,265 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The buy-back is expected to strengthen the company’s market position by reducing the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing shareholder value and signaling confidence in its financial health.
Airtel Africa has announced that it will release its financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2024, on January 30, 2025. The announcement will be followed by a presentation and conference call for analysts and investors, underscoring the company’s commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement.
Airtel Africa has recently executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 453,335 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 121.71 GBp per share. This strategic move, part of a broader program announced in December 2024, is aimed at optimizing the company’s capital structure and potentially enhancing shareholder value.
Airtel Africa has announced the purchase of 290,965 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program, initiated to enhance shareholder value. This move reflects the company’s commitment to increasing its stake and demonstrates a strategic effort to strengthen its market position by optimizing its capital structure.
Airtel Africa announced a recent buy-back transaction involving the purchase of 971,340 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 115.62 GBp per share. This transaction is part of a previously announced share buy-back program aimed at enhancing shareholder value, reflecting the company’s strong financial position and commitment to returning capital to its shareholders.
Airtel Africa Plc has successfully executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 1,000,000 of its ordinary shares through Barclays Capital Securities Limited. This transaction is part of a larger buy-back initiative announced in December 2024, aimed at reducing the number of shares in circulation and potentially increasing shareholder value. The shares were bought at an average price of 115.26 GBp and will be canceled, which reflects the company’s strategic efforts to manage its capital structure and enhance market positioning.
Airtel Africa, a telecommunications company, announced that it has repurchased 800,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of 115.71 GBp and will be cancelled, contributing to a total of 8,351,533 shares repurchased since the program’s announcement. This move is expected to enhance shareholder value and optimize the capital structure, reflecting confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.
Airtel Africa has announced the upcoming retirement of its Chief Financial Officer, Jaideep Paul, effective following the 2025 AGM. Paul will transition to a new role within the Bharti Group, and Kamal Dua, currently Deputy CFO, will succeed him, ensuring continuity in the company’s financial leadership. This change is expected to maintain the company’s strategic momentum and operational focus, with the Board expressing gratitude for Paul’s contributions and confidence in Dua’s ability to steer financial operations.
Airtel Africa has repurchased 900,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme, which was initiated following shareholder approval. The shares, acquired at an average price of 115.88 GBp, will be canceled, and thus far, the company has bought back a total of 7,551,533 shares. This move is likely to impact the company’s equity structure and could signal confidence in its financial health to stakeholders.
Airtel Africa has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing over a million of its ordinary shares at varying prices on different trading venues, with the intent to cancel these shares. This move, which is part of a larger program that began in December 2024, reflects the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure effectively, potentially impacting its share value and benefiting shareholders.
Airtel Africa has announced the purchase of 900,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program, which began on December 23, 2024. This move reflects the company’s strategy to manage capital effectively and potentially improve shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding.
Airtel Africa has announced the repurchase of 702,746 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. This move, executed through Barclays Capital Securities Limited, aims to consolidate the company’s equity structure and potentially improve shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
Airtel Africa Plc announced its total voting rights and capital as of December 31, 2024, in compliance with the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule. The company has 3,687,483,933 ordinary shares admitted to trading, with each share carrying one voting right, totaling 3,686,583,933 voting rights. This information aids shareholders in determining their notification obligations under FCA rules. The discrepancy of 900,000 shares is attributed to unsettled share purchases linked to the ongoing share buyback program.
Airtel Africa announced a significant transaction involving managerial personnel, specifically the purchase of 15 million ordinary shares at £1.05 each, amounting to a total cost of £15.75 million. This move highlights strategic financial activities within the company, potentially impacting its financial structure and market perception, while signaling confidence in its ongoing operational strategies.
Airtel Africa Plc announced a notification of major interest in its shares, revealing that Bharti Overseas Private Limited has increased its voting rights from 15.1% to 16.14%. This change, documented on December 27, 2024, signifies a consolidation of control by Bharti Overseas, which holds 100% voting rights in Bharti Global Limited and Indian Continent Investment Limited, potentially strengthening its influence over Airtel Africa’s strategic decisions.
Airtel Africa has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 400,000 ordinary shares at prices ranging from 113.90p to 114.80p per share, with the average price at 114.47p, as part of a strategy to enhance shareholder value. The shares, purchased through Barclays Capital Securities Limited, will be cancelled, and since the program’s initiation, the company has bought back a total of 2,732,771 shares, reflecting its commitment to optimize its capital structure and potentially boost its stock market performance.
Airtel Africa Plc has executed a buy-back program, acquiring 500,000 of its own ordinary shares. These shares, purchased at an average price of 114.06 GBp, will be canceled, reflecting the company’s ongoing efforts to manage its capital structure effectively. This move, part of a broader buy-back initiative launched on December 23, 2024, underscores Airtel Africa’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value and optimizing its financial strategy.
Airtel Africa Plc announced the purchase of 650,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its share buy-back program, with prices ranging from 111.90p to 114.00p. This initiative, executed by Barclays Capital Securities Limited, is part of a broader strategy to enhance shareholder value, having already seen the purchase of over 1.8 million shares since the program’s commencement.
Airtel Africa Plc has announced the purchase and subsequent cancellation of 532,771 of its ordinary shares as part of a previously announced share buy-back program. The transaction, conducted through Barclays Capital Securities Limited, reflects strategic steps to manage capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value.
Airtel Africa Plc announced the purchase of 650,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its share buy-back program, with prices ranging from 105.90 GBp to 110.60 GBp. The acquisition will result in the cancellation of the shares, potentially impacting shareholder value and market perception by signaling confidence in the company’s future prospects.
Airtel Africa announced the initiation of a second share buyback program, aiming to return up to $100 million to shareholders, reflecting confidence in its growth potential and financial stability. The program, beginning with a $50 million tranche managed by Barclays, is set to reduce the company’s capital by purchasing and canceling shares, aligning with its capital allocation policy and operating within regulatory frameworks.
Airtel Africa announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Jaideep Paul, acquired 36,423 ordinary shares of the company through the dividend investment plan following the interim dividend payment. This acquisition, conducted at the London Stock Exchange at a price of £1.0700 per share, reflects managerial confidence and potential strategic alignment with shareholder interests, impacting the company’s market positioning and stakeholder perceptions.