Dialog consolidates 1H 2026 performance, contributing Rs 30.9bn to state revenue; investing Rs 18.5bn in digital infrastructure
Dialog Axiata PLC announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 on Friday, 14 August 2026. Financial results included those of Dialog Axiata PLC (the “Company”) and of the Dialog Axiata Group (the “Group”). Group Performance The Group delivered revenue growth of 9% Year to Date (“YTD”) on the back of […]
Dialog Axiata PLC reported its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2026, with the company contributing Rs 30.9bn to state revenue and investing Rs 18.5bn in digital infrastructure. The Group achieved a 9% year-to-date revenue growth, reaching Rs 95.5bn for the period, with Q2 revenue up 2% to Rs 48.2bn. The Group's EBITDA grew by 23% YoY to Rs 50bn, with EBITDA margin expanding 6.0 percentage points to 52.3%.
Net profit after tax (NPAT) for the first half of 2026 stood at Rs 19.3bn, a 100% YoY increase, supported by strong EBITDA growth, lower net finance costs, and foreign exchange gains. The Group generated operating free cash flow (OFCF) of Rs 18.4bn for the year. Dialog Axiata PLC's subsidiary, Dialog Television (DTV), maintained its leadership position in the Pay-TV sector, with a subscriber base of over 1.6 million as of June 2026.
DTV's revenue grew by 17% YoY to Rs 7.5bn, with EBITDA increasing 54% YoY to Rs 1.8bn. Dialog Broadband Networks (DBN) reported a 3% YoY revenue growth of Rs 17.9bn for the period, with EBITDA reaching Rs 10.8bn for the year, representing a 12% YoY increase.
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