Bharti Airtel's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 06 Feb 2026
Result Summary
- Bharti Airtel Ltd reported a 3.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 19.9%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 4.0% QoQ and 11.4% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 1.7% QoQ and decreased 47.3% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Bharti Airtel Ltd stood at 11.02 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 54683.90 | 52873.10 | 45599.00 | 3.4% | 19.9% |
Total Expenses | 42242.10 | 40631.80 | 37912.40 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Profit Before Tax | 12185.00 | 12241.30 | 15232.20 | -0.5% | -20.0% |
Tax | 3798.50 | 3671.50 | 757.30 | 3.5% | 401.6% |
Profit After Tax | 8502.80 | 8650.80 | 16134.60 | -1.7% | -47.3% |
Earnings Per Share | 11.02 | 11.30 | 24.65 | -2.5% | -55.3% |
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Company Overview
Bharti Airtel Ltd is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 18 countries across Asia and Africa. The company is headquartered in New Delhi, India, and ranks among the top three mobile service providers globally in terms of subscribers. Bharti Airtel offers a diverse range of telecommunications services, including mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and digital TV. The company is also a major player in the enterprise services sector, providing end-to-end telecom solutions to corporate customers. As of recent years, the company has been investing in expanding its network infrastructure and enhancing its digital offerings, including Airtel Xstream and Wynk Music, to cater to the increasing demand for digital services.
Revenue
In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), Bharti Airtel Ltd reported a total income of ₹54,683.90 crores, which represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 3.4% from ₹52,873.10 crores in Q2FY26. Compared to the same quarter last year (Q3FY25), the total income has increased by 19.9% from ₹45,599.00 crores. This notable year-over-year (YoY) growth suggests a robust expansion in the company's revenue-generating activities. The increment in total income can be attributed to a combination of increased subscriber base, higher data consumption, and the broad adoption of digital services across Bharti Airtel's operating markets.
Profitability
Bharti Airtel's Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q3FY26 was ₹12,185.00 crores, showing a slight decrease of 0.5% from the previous quarter (Q2FY26) where it was ₹12,241.30 crores. Compared to the previous year, PBT has declined by 20.0% from ₹15,232.20 crores in Q3FY25. The Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q3FY26 was ₹8,502.80 crores, a decrease of 1.7% from the previous quarter's ₹8,650.80 crores and a significant decline of 47.3% from ₹16,134.60 crores in Q3FY25. The tax expense for Q3FY26 was ₹3,798.50 crores, marking a 3.5% increase from Q2FY26's ₹3,671.50 crores and a substantial increase of 401.6% from Q3FY25's ₹757.30 crores. This increase in tax expenses has impacted the company's net profitability. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q3FY26 stood at ₹11.02, a decrease from ₹11.30 in Q2FY26 and a significant drop from ₹24.65 in Q3FY25.
Operating Metrics
Bharti Airtel's operational performance for Q3FY26 shows an increase in total expenses, which were reported at ₹42,242.10 crores. This represents a 4.0% increase QoQ from ₹40,631.80 crores in Q2FY26 and an 11.4% rise YoY from ₹37,912.40 crores in Q3FY25. The rise in expenses could be attributed to the company's ongoing investments in network expansion and digital infrastructure, alongside rising operational costs. Despite the increase in expenses, Bharti Airtel has managed to sustain its revenue growth, reflecting effective cost management strategies and a strong operational framework. The company's focus on expanding its digital services and customer base appears to be driving its financial performance, even as it navigates the challenges of increased taxation and operational expenses.