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MTN Operational Update Bullish

MTN GROUP LIMITED - Quarterly update for the period ended 31 March 2026

MTN Group Limited
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MTN Group's Q1 2026 update demonstrates robust double-digit revenue growth and group margin expansion, though domestic South African pressures and an extended valuation limit near-term upside.

Bull case

  • Group service revenue grew by 20.0% (21.1% in constant currency), driven by strong data (up 36.1%) and fintech (up 22.4%) performance.
  • Group EBITDA margin expanded by 3.0 percentage points to 47.6%, reflecting effective expense efficiencies that allowed EBITDA growth to outpace revenue.

Bear case

  • MTN South Africa remains under pressure, reporting a 12.5% decline in EBITDA and a 4.1 percentage point contraction in its EBITDA margin to 32.6%.
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Category
Operational Update
Event posture
Too Late
Published
May 12, 2026

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