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DHAKA: Robi Axiata PLC posted a profit after tax of Tk 251.3 crore in the third quarter of 2026, with a 9.4 per cent profit margin, supported by growth in its digital customer base and disciplined operational management.
The telecom operator’s revenue reached Tk 2,686.7 crore in July-September, marking a 7 per cent year-on-year increase. Earnings per share (EPS) rose 3.7 per cent year-on-year to Tk 0.48.
Robi’s active subscriber base stood at 5.92 crore at the end of September. Its internet subscriber base reached 4.68 crore, while 4G subscribers totalled 4.28 crore.
Around 72 per cent of its active subscribers were 4G users, reflecting the growing adoption of digital connectivity in Bangladesh, the company said in a press release.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) stood at Tk 1,419.7 crore during the quarter, with an EBITDA margin of 52.8 per cent. The margin improved by 1.4 percentage points from the same quarter last year, reflecting the company’s focus on operational efficiency.
Robi invested Tk 341.9 crore in capital expenditure during the quarter. By the end of September, it had more than 19,000 operational 4G sites across the country.
The company paid Tk 700.7 crore to the government exchequer during the quarter, equivalent to 26 per cent of its revenue.
However, its quarter-on-quarter performance weakened slightly. Revenue declined by 0.9 per cent, while EBITDA fell by 4.9 per cent. The EBITDA margin decreased by 2.2 percentage points, and EPS dropped by 4.4 per cent compared with the previous quarter.
For the first nine months of 2026, Robi reported revenue of Tk 7,929.6 crore, profit after tax of Tk 746.5 crore and EPS of Tk 1.43.
Capital expenditure during the January-September period totalled Tk 1,413 crore, while payments to the government exchequer reached Tk 4,975.6 crore, equivalent to 63 per cent of the company’s revenue for the period.
Commenting on the performance, Robi Axiata Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Ziad Shatara said the third-quarter results reflected the resilience of the company’s business fundamentals and the growing importance of digital connectivity in people’s daily lives.
He said the fact that 72 per cent of Robi’s active customers were 4G users demonstrated Bangladesh’s continuing digital transformation and the company’s role in supporting it.
Shatara reaffirmed Robi’s commitment to investing in network quality, improving customer experience and expanding innovative digital services. He said the company 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.