Bharti Airtel Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 07 Feb 2025
Result Summary
- Bharti Airtel Ltd reported a 9.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 18.9%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 5.2% QoQ and 8.9% YoY.
- The net profit increased 288.5% QoQ and increased 460.9% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Bharti Airtel Ltd stood at 24.6 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 45599.00 | 41728.00 | 38339.30 | 9.3% | 18.9% |
Total Expenses | 37912.40 | 36050.80 | 34803.90 | 5.2% | 8.9% |
Profit Before Tax | 15232.20 | 4823.50 | 3405.20 | 215.8% | 347.3% |
Tax | 757.30 | 1744.00 | 1232.00 | -56.6% | -38.5% |
Profit After Tax | 16134.60 | 4153.40 | 2876.40 | 288.5% | 460.9% |
Earnings Per Share | 24.60 | 6.20 | 4.20 | 296.8% | 485.7% |
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Company Overview
Bharti Airtel Ltd is a leading global telecommunications company with operations spanning across Asia and Africa. As a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, the company offers a wide range of services including mobile voice and data services, fixed-line broadband, digital TV, and enterprise solutions. Bharti Airtel is well-known for its expansive network and innovative offerings in the telecom sector. In recent years, the company has been focusing on expanding its 4G network and preparing for the rollout of 5G technology to enhance user experience and meet the growing demand for data services. It is important to note that any recent developments beyond October 2023 are not available in this analysis.
Revenue
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q3FY25), Bharti Airtel Ltd reported a total income of ₹45,599 crore, marking a sequential increase of 9.3% from the previous quarter (Q2FY25), where the total income stood at ₹41,728 crore. This also represents a significant year-over-year growth of 18.9% compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q3FY24), when the total income was ₹38,339.30 crore. The consistent increase in revenue highlights a positive trend in the company's financial performance over the considered periods.
Profitability
For Q3FY25, Bharti Airtel Ltd posted a profit before tax of ₹15,232.20 crore, which is a substantial increase of 215.8% from the ₹4,823.50 crore reported in Q2FY25. On a year-over-year basis, this figure is markedly higher, reflecting a rise of 347.3% from the ₹3,405.20 crore recorded in Q3FY24. The company’s profit after tax for Q3FY25 was ₹16,134.60 crore, showing an impressive growth of 288.5% quarter-over-quarter and 460.9% year-over-year. This increase is further supported by a decrease in tax expenses, which dropped by 56.6% compared to Q2FY25 and 38.5% compared to Q3FY24. The earnings per share for Q3FY25 were ₹24.60, demonstrating a significant increase both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, at 296.8% and 485.7% respectively.
Operating Metrics
Bharti Airtel Ltd's operating expenses for Q3FY25 amounted to ₹37,912.40 crore, reflecting a modest quarter-over-quarter increase of 5.2% from ₹36,050.80 crore in Q2FY25. When compared year-over-year, the total expenses increased by 8.9% from ₹34,803.90 crore in Q3FY24. The rise in total expenses is relatively lower than the growth in total income, which suggests efficient cost management and operational leverage. The company’s ability to manage expenses while achieving substantial increases in income and profitability points to robust operational performance during the period under review.
