Bharti Hexacom Ltd
Bharti Hexacom Q3 FY26 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q3 FY26 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.
- Revenue
- ₹2,360Cr
- +4.8% YoY
- Net profit
- ₹474Cr
- +81.6% YoY
- Margin
- 53%
- +2 pp YoY
Guidance rank: #4 of 12 in Telecom - Services
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The short version
Wireless revenue growth has softened, averaging about 6% industry-wide; premiumization drivers remain but need creative avenues to push ARPU further. Bharti Airtel anticipates steady revenue growth driven by portfolio premiumization, ARPU growth via feature phone to smartphone upgrades, prepaid to postpaid conversions, data monetization, and international roaming services growing over 30% YoY.
From Bharti Hexacom Ltd's Q3 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Wireless revenue growth has softened, averaging about 6% industry-wide; premiumization drivers remain but need creative avenues to push ARPU further.
- Enterprise (B2B) segment sees 5-6% growth in core connectivity, with digital portfolios (Cloud, IoT, Cybersecurity) growing ~30%, offering significant expansion potential.
- Digital businesses within B2B are larger than core connectivity and expected to accelerate growth.
- FWA and fiber deployments are expanding, with a focus on Wi-Fi net adds and increasing 5G penetration.
- Data Center business targeted for rapid growth, with plans to increase capacity to 1 gigawatt in 3-4 years, aiming to grow market share from ~12% to ~25%.
- Overall revenue growth driven by ARPU improvements, postpaid, broadband, and B2B growth.
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- Bharti Airtel plans to continue investing strongly in network expansion, especially in fiber deployment and 5G rollout, with over 11,000 km of fiber and 11,000 new 5G sites added recently.
- The company is committed to stepped-up investments in Data Centers, aiming to increase its market share from about 12% currently to about 25% within 3-4 years, targeting about a gigawatt capacity.
- Capital expenditure on radio coverage has slowed due to large parts of the country being covered, but there are opportunities in new site additions, especially where 5G phone penetration is sufficient.
- FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) investments will increase, particularly for home broadband expansion in challenging terrains with fiberization difficulties.
- Airtel Finance and Payment Bank are growing, indicating strategic investment in digital services.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- Airtel Business revenues reached Rs. 5,350 crores with a strong order book and funnel as of Q3 ended December 31, 2025.
- Multiple deals secured during the quarter in connectivity and adjacencies including Airtel Cloud, Cyber Security, and IoT.
- The order pipeline reflects robust demand and ongoing contract wins.
- The management indicated confidence in continued growth opportunities backed by this strong deal pipeline.
Bharti Hexacom Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Bharti Hexacom Ltd Q3 FY26 results — key figures
| ₹ Cr | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | YoY | Q2 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,360 | 2,251 | +4.8% | 2,317 | +1.9% |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) | 1,254 | 1,152 | +8.9% | 1,208 | +3.8% |
| Operating margin | 53% | 51% | +2 pp | 52% | +1 pp |
| Profit before tax | 569 | 379 | +50.1% | 564 | +0.9% |
| Net profit (PAT) | 474 | 261 | +81.6% | 421 | +12.6% |
| EPS (₹) | 9.47 | 5.22 | +81.4% | 8.42 | +12.5% |
Source: reported quarterly figures (Screener), ₹ crore.
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest (Q2 FY27): revenue ₹2.6K Cr, net profit ₹566 Cr. Revenue and profit are scaled separately — hover a quarter for exact figures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Bharti Hexacom Ltd Q3 FY26 results?
Wireless revenue growth has softened, averaging about 6% industry-wide; premiumization drivers remain but need creative avenues to push ARPU further. Bharti Airtel anticipates steady revenue growth driven by portfolio premiumization, ARPU growth via feature phone to smartphone upgrades, prepaid to postpaid conversions, data monetization, and international roaming services growing over 30% YoY.
What is Bharti Hexacom Ltd share price analysis?
Bharti Hexacom Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 43.9 with a market cap of ₹81,055 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Bharti Hexacom Ltd planning capital expenditure?
Bharti Airtel plans to continue investing strongly in network expansion, especially in fiber deployment and 5G rollout, with over 11,000 km of fiber and 11,000 new 5G sites added recently.
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