MTN Nigeria’s 9M pre-tax profit rises 59.4% to N1.80 trillion as revenue hits N4.61 trillion
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Verified Synthesis~106s readMTN Nigeria Communications Plc recorded a 59.4% increase in pre-tax profit to N1.80 trillion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N1.13 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025, supported by stronger data revenue, subscriber growth and improved operating margins. For the third quarter alone, pre-tax profit increased by 39.6% to N704.1 billion from N504.2 billion in Q3 2025, as the telecommunications company sustained its earnings growth.
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- ✦Voice revenue increased by 11.1% to N1.50 trillion from N1.35 trillion, while digital services revenue rose by 24% to N88.3 billion from N71.2 billion.
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2026:MTN Nigeria Communications Plc recorded a 59.4% increase in pre-tax profit to N1.80 trillion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N1.13 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025, supported by stronger data revenue, subscriber growth and improved operating margins.2025:For the third quarter alone, pre-tax profit increased by 39.6% to N704.1 billion from N504.2 billion in Q3 2025, as the telecommunications company sustained its earnings growth.2026:According to the company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and earnings release dated October 30, 2026, revenue increased by 23.6% to N4.61 trillion from N3.73 trillion.
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Verified Extract- MTN Nigeria Communications Plc recorded a 59.4% increase in pre-tax profit to N1.80 trillion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N1.13 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025, supported by stronger data revenue, subscriber growth and improved operating margins.
- For the third quarter alone, pre-tax profit increased by 39.6% to N704.1 billion from N504.2 billion in Q3 2025, as the telecommunications company sustained its earnings growth.
- Voice revenue increased by 11.1% to N1.50 trillion from N1.35 trillion, while digital services revenue rose by 24% to N88.3 billion from N71.2 billion.
Key Facts:2026: MTN Nigeria Communications Plc recorded a 59.4% increase in pre-tax profit to N1.80 trillion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N1.13 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025, supported by stronger data revenue, subscriber growth and improved operating margins.2025: For the third quarter alone, pre-tax profit increased by 39.6% to N704.1 billion from N504.2 billion in Q3 2025, as the telecommunications company sustained its earnings growth.2026: According to the company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and earnings release dated October 30, 2026, revenue increased by 23.6% to N4.61 trillion from N3.73 trillion.38.2%: The stronger revenue performance translated into higher profitability, with operating profit rising by 38.2% to N1.99 trillion from N1.44 trillion and profit after tax rising by 55.3% to N1.17 trillion from N750.19 billion, while earnings per share rose to N55.60 from N35.80.
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MTN Nigeria Communications Plc recorded a 59.4% increase in pre-tax profit to N1.80 trillion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026
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MTN Nigeria Communications Plc recorded a 59.4% increase in pre-tax profit to N1.80 trillion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N1.13 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025, supported by stronger data revenue, subscriber growth and improved operating margins.
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MTN Nigeria Communications Plc recorded a 59.4% increase in pre-tax profit to N1.80 trillion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N1.13 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025, supported by stronger data revenue, subscriber growth and improved operating margins.
