Robi reports Tk 251cr profit in Q3, revenue rises 7pc

Robi Axiata PLC continued to demonstrate business resilience and sustained profitability in the third quarter of 2026 (Q3'26), posting a profit after tax (PAT) of Tk 251.3 crore with a margin of 9.4%, supported by growth in its digital customer base and disciplined operational management.

Revenue reached Tk 2,686.7 crore in Q3'26, marking 7.0% year-on-year (YoY) growth. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at Tk 0.48, up 3.7% YoY, says a press release. 

Robi's active subscriber base reached 5.92 crore at the end of the quarter. Its internet subscriber base stood at 4.68 crore, while its 4G subscriber base reached 4.28 crore.

Notably, 72% of Robi's active subscribers were 4G users, reflecting the continued adoption of digital connectivity.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) stood at Tk 1,419.7 crore in Q3'26, with an EBITDA margin of 52.8%. The margin improved by 1.4 percentage points year-on-year, reflecting the company's focus on operational efficiency and value creation.

Robi continued to invest in network development during the quarter, with capital expenditure (CAPEX) reaching Tk 341.9 crore. By the end of the quarter, the company had deployed more than 19,000 4G sites nationwide, providing digital connectivity to millions of customers.

The company paid Tk 700.7 crore to the government exchequer during Q3'26, equivalent to 26% of its quarterly revenue.

On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, revenue declined marginally by 0.9%. EBITDA fell by 4.9%, while the EBITDA margin declined by 2.2 percentage points. EPS also fell by 4.4% compared with the previous quarter.

For the first nine months of 2026 (YTD'26), Robi reported revenue of Tk 7,929.6 crore, PAT of Tk 746.5 crore and EPS of Tk 1.43.

Total CAPEX during the nine-month period amounted to Tk 1,413 crore, while payments to the government exchequer reached Tk 4,975.6 crore, equivalent to 63% of revenue for the period.

Commenting on the performance, Robi Axiata PLC Managing Director and CEO Ziad Shatara said, “Our Q3'26 performance reflects the resilience of our business fundamentals and the growing importance of digital connectivity in people's daily lives. Today, 72% of active Robi customers are 4G users. This reflects Bangladesh's continuing digital evolution and Robi's leading role in enabling that transformation.”