MTN half-year results to 30 June 2026: adjusted earnings up 21.3%, Nigeria and Ghana growing fast, and South African service revenue up just 1.5%.
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Key Facts
—The headline: Adjusted headline earnings per share rose 21.3% to 793 cents in the six months to 30 June 2026, from 654 cents restated.
—The other headline: Reported headline earnings per share fell 5.8% to 615 cents, and basic earnings per share fell 26.1% to 404 cents.
—Revenue: Service revenue reached R115.3 billion, up 9.7% as reported and 17.5% in constant currency.
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