The earnings call presented a mixed outlook with a strong focus on revenue growth and digital transformation success, particularly in Pakistan, but faced challenges in EBITDA performance and market-specific issues in Bangladesh.
Company Guidance
During the Q3 2024 earnings call for VEON.AS, the company provided guidance metrics including an expected total revenue growth of 8% to 10% year-on-year in U.S. dollars and an EBITDA growth of 4% to 6% in U.S. dollars. In local currency terms, revenue growth is revised to 12% to 14% and EBITDA growth to 9% to 11%, with underlying growth anticipated at 15.7% for revenue and 11.2% for EBITDA. The company reported a cash position of $1 billion, with gross debt down 8% year-on-year. Additionally, capital expenditures increased 51.2% compared to the previous year, with an intensity of 19.2% over the last 12 months. The guidance reflects adjustments in response to macroeconomic conditions, including currency fluctuations and geopolitical factors affecting operations, such as the revolution in Bangladesh.
Revenue Growth
VEON reported a 9.8% year-over-year revenue growth in U.S. dollars and a 14.1% increase in local currency terms. Excluding the impact of the Bangladesh revolution, the underlying growth in local currency terms would be 16% year-over-year.
Strong Performance in Pakistan
Pakistan led the growth with a 22.6% year-on-year revenue increase and 14.7% EBITDA growth. Direct digital revenues in Pakistan reached 26% of total revenues, growing 27.2% year-on-year.
Digital Revenue Growth
Direct digital revenues grew 35.1% year-on-year in U.S. dollars, and digital financial services achieved significant growth with platforms like JazzCash in Pakistan reporting a 74% revenue increase.
Cash Management and Debt Reduction
VEON ended Q3 with a cash position of $1 billion, showing effective cash management, and reduced gross debt by 8% year-on-year.
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VEON (VEON) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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VEON Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Dec 13, 2024
$37.09
$36.47
-1.67%
Aug 30, 2024
$26.67
$26.67
0.00%
May 15, 2024
$25.42
$25.50
+0.31%
Mar 21, 2024
$23.75
$22.94
-3.41%
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VEON Ltd (VEON) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 20, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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