Robi Posts Tk 251 Crore Q3 Profit

Robi Axiata PLC reported profit after tax (PAT) of Tk 251.3 crore in the third quarter of 2026, with a profit margin of 9.4%. Revenue rose 7% year-on-year to Tk 2,686.7 crore, while earnings per share (EPS) increased 3.7% year-on-year to Tk 0.48.

At the end of the quarter, Robi had 5.92 crore active subscribers, including 4.68 crore internet subscribers and 4.28 crore 4G subscribers. The company said 72% of its active subscribers were using 4G services, reflecting the continued adoption of digital connectivity in Bangladesh.

EBITDA margin reaches 52.8%

Robi's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) stood at Tk 1,419.7 crore in Q3, with an EBITDA margin of 52.8%. The margin improved by 1.4 percentage points compared with the same quarter last year. The company attributed the improvement to its continued focus on operational efficiency and value creation.

Robi invested Tk 341.9 crore in capital expenditure during the quarter to strengthen network quality and capacity. By the end of September, it had more than 19,000 operational 4G sites across the country, providing digital connectivity to millions of customers.

The company paid Tk 700.7 crore to the government exchequer during the quarter, equivalent to 26% of its revenue for the period.

Some indicators decline quarter-on-quarter

Despite year-on-year growth, several financial indicators declined compared with the previous quarter. Revenue fell 0.9% quarter-on-quarter, while EBITDA decreased by 4.9%. The EBITDA margin declined by 2.2 percentage points, and EPS fell 4.4% over the same period.

Nine-month revenue reaches Tk 7,929.6 crore

For the first nine months of 2026, Robi recorded revenue of Tk 7,929.6 crore. Profit after tax reached Tk 746.5 crore, while EPS stood at Tk 1.43.

The company's total capital expenditure during the January–September period amounted to Tk 1,413 crore. Payments to the government exchequer reached Tk 4,975.6 crore, representing 63% of total revenue for the period.

Robi to continue investing in network and digital services

Commenting on the results, Robi Axiata PLC Managing Director and CEO Ziad Shatara said, “Our Q3'26 performance reflects the resilience of our business fundamentals and the growing importance of digital connectivity in people's daily lives. Today, 72% of active Robi customers are 4G users. This reflects Bangladesh’s continuing digital evolution and Robi's leading role in enabling that transformation.”

He reiterated the company's commitment to investing in network quality, improving customer experience and delivering innovative digital services.

Shatara added that Robi would continue to focus on disciplined investment, operational excellence and innovation to support Bangladesh's digital ambitions while delivering sustainable value to customers, shareholders and other stakeholders.

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