Airtel Africa Operating Expenses Growth & History (AAF)
Airtel Africa's operating expenses was $4.33B for fiscal 2026.
View full Airtel Africa company overviewAirtel Africa annual operating expenses history
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Operating expenses | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-03-31 | $4.33B | $807.0M | +22.93% |
| 2025 | 2025-03-31 | $3.52B | $160.0M | +4.76% |
| 2024 | 2024-03-31 | $3.36B | −$151.0M | −4.30% |
| 2023 | 2023-03-31 | $3.51B | $322.0M | +10.10% |
| 2022 | 2022-03-31 | $3.19B | $389.0M | +13.89% |
| 2021 | 2021-03-31 | $2.80B | — | — |
Airtel Africa quarterly operating expenses
| Fiscal quarter | Period ended | Operating expenses | Change | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | 2026-03-31 | $696.0M | $147.0M | +26.78% |
| Q3 2026 | 2025-12-31 | $674.0M | $152.0M | +29.12% |
| Q1 2026 | 2025-06-30 | $563.0M | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | 2025-03-31 | $549.0M | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | 2024-12-31 | $522.0M | — | — |
Airtel Africa operating expenses trends
Over the last five fiscal years, Airtel Africa's operating expenses increased from $2.80B to $4.33B, a change of $1.53B. The latest reported quarter, Q4 2026, shows $696.0M.
What operating expenses mean
Operating expenses are the recurring costs of running a company’s business beyond the direct costs used to calculate gross profit. They commonly include selling, general and administrative expenses, research and development, and other operating costs.
reported and calculated operating expenses
TickerStat uses operating expenses reported in company official filings when available. When a separate total is unavailable, it calculates operating expenses as aligned gross profit minus operating income for the same fiscal period. Fiscal periods can differ from calendar years, so exact period-end dates are included.
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