Dialog Axiata Q1 2026: NPAT Surges Over 100% YoY 📈
• Overall Financial Performance The Group recorded a revenue of Rs 47.3 Bn, up 9% YoY. Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) saw a massive recovery, exceeding 100% growth to reach Rs 9.2 Bn, driven by EBITDA growth, lower finance costs, and reduced forex losses. Operating Free Cash Flow rose 8% YoY to Rs 14.6 Bn. • Sector & Subsidiary Highlights • Mobile & Fixed: Primary revenue drivers with the main entity contributing 76% of Group revenue (Rs 36.0 Bn). • Digital Pay TV: Television revenue grew 28% YoY to Rs 4.0 Bn, reaching a subscriber base of 1.6 Mn and achieving NPAT break-even. • Broadband & International: Revenue dipped 3% YoY to Rs 8.8 Bn due to scaling down low-margin wholesale business, though NPAT grew 10% YoY. • Infrastructure & Digitalization The Group invested Rs 5.5 Bn in ICT and digital infrastructure, specifically expanding the 5G network to over 1,000 live sites to meet rising data demand. • State Contribution & Dividends • Remitted Rs 16.0 Bn to the GoSL (Rs 5.1 Bn Direct, Rs 10.9 Bn Indirect). • Board approved a first interim dividend of Rs 0.70 per share, offering an annualized yield of 9.2%.