Orange Revenue Rises on Strong Growth in Africa and Middle East
By Najat Kantouar
Orange reported higher earnings that came in ahead of analysts' expectations for the fourth quarter, mainly driven by strong growth in Africa and the Middle East.
The French telecommunications company said Wednesday that revenue for the quarter rose to 10.55 billion euros ($12.51 billion) from 10.33 billion euros for the same period a year earlier.
Revenue in Africa and the Middle East climbed by 11.2%, while European revenue grew 4%, mainly driven by growth in retail services in both geographies. In France, revenue fell 0.4%.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization after leases--the company's preferred metric--rose to 3.36 billion euros from 3.23 billion euros.
Analysts had forecast revenue and EbitdaaL of 10.38 billion euros and 3.33 billion euros, respectively, according to a company-compiled consensus.
The board declared a dividend of 75 European cents a share for the previous year.
Orange said it will present its strategic priorities and financial outlook for the 2026-2028 period at its capital markets day on Thursday.
Write to Najat Kantouar at najat.kantouar@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 18, 2026 12:58 ET (17:58 GMT)
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