Scancom (MTNGH) Q3 2026 earnings summary
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Q3 2026 earnings summary
30 Oct, 2026Executive summary
Combined nine-month results showed broad-based growth across Connectivity and Fintech, with service revenue up 33.5% YoY and EBITDA up 40.6%.
Customer growth and rising data usage supported performance; 5G spectrum awards will add capacity, while the Fintech business has operated as a separate legal entity since 31 March 2026.
Financial highlights
Combined 9M total revenue was GHS23.2bn, up 33.4% YoY; service revenue was GHS23.15bn, up 33.5%.
EBITDA rose 40.6% to GHS14.3bn; PBT increased 47.0% to GHS11.4bn and PAT rose 43.0% to GHS7.75bn.
EPS increased 42.9% YoY to GHS0.586; tax expense increased 56.1% to GHS3.6bn, reflecting higher taxable earnings.
Cash generated from operations was GHS14.6bn; combined free cash flow was GHS7.4bn. Direct and indirect taxes paid were GHS9.0bn.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 service revenue growth is expected in the low-to-mid 30% range; EBITDA margin guidance is high-50s to low-60s.
Medium-term EBITDA margins are expected to normalize toward the mid-to-high 50% range as investment increases in 5G, network quality and coverage.
Medium-term service revenue assumptions will be reassessed after business planning; global economic and geopolitical developments remain under review.
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