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MTN Ghana Profit Jumps 55.9% to GHS7.8bn; Announces US$1.1bn Network Investment Plan
MTN Ghana has reported a 55.9 per cent surge in profit after tax to GHS7.8 billion for the 2025 financial year, up from GHS5.03 billion in 2024.
According to its audited full-year results, earnings per share climbed by the same margin to GHS0.5923, reflecting improved profitability and enhanced shareholder value.
The telecom giant also made a significant fiscal contribution to the state, paying GHS10.5 billion in direct and indirect taxes in 2025, compared to GHS8.6 billion the previous year. The higher tax outturn mirrors the company’s expanded revenue base and robust earnings growth during the period under review.
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Service revenue grew by 36.2 per cent year-on-year to GHS24.4 billion, driven largely by strong performance in data and mobile money services. Data revenue recorded substantial expansion, while active mobile money users increased by 12.3 per cent to 19.3 million. Total mobile subscribers rose by 9.2 per cent to 31.2 million, highlighting sustained demand for connectivity and digital financial solutions.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 43.5 per cent to GHS 14.7 billion, pushing the EBITDA margin up three percentage points to 60.1 per cent. The margin expansion reflects operating leverage and disciplined cost management amid revenue growth.
In line with its improved financial performance, the Board has recommended a final dividend of GHS0.40 per share, up from GHS0.24 in 2024, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting.
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The dividend is expected to be paid in April 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to attractive shareholder returns.
Capital investment remained a key priority during the year, with GHS6.4 billion deployed in total capex, including GHS4.6 billion in ex-lease capex. The investment was channelled into expanding network coverage, enhancing capacity, modernising IT systems and supporting digital platforms.
Looking ahead, MTN Ghana projects that Ghana’s improving macroeconomic environment will support continued growth in 2026. The company is maintaining medium-term service revenue growth guidance in the mid-to-upper thirties percent range and anticipates EBITDA margins in the mid-to-upper fifties percent. It also expects to sustain a dividend payout ratio of between 60 and 80 per cent, subject to operating conditions.
As part of its long-term strategy, MTN Ghana will scale up infrastructure investment, committing US$1.1 billion in capital expenditure between 2026 and 2028.
The announcement was made by Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group, during a working visit to Ghana. He indicated that the accelerated capital programme will focus on capacity expansion, 5G rollout and digital services, positioning Ghana as a strategic growth market for the Group.
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