Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) — Financial Results
Investor Takeaways
Overall Tone: Positive based on the numbers only.
Key Financial Highlights
| Metric | Value | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹2110 Cr | N/A |
| Net Profit | ₹716 Cr | N/A |
| EBITDA | Not available | N/A |
| EPS | ₹11.44 (Q3FY26) | N/A |
| OPM | 57.02% (Q3FY26) | Increased from 56.28% in Q1FY26 |
What Changed
The filing highlights a rating upgrade from BBB to BBB+ by S&P Global Ratings, maintaining a Stable outlook. This upgrade is supported by reported revenue of ₹2110 Cr and net profit of ₹716 Cr, reflecting strong financial performance. The company demonstrated improving operational efficiency with operating profit margin (OPM) rising to 57.02% in Q3FY26 from 56.28% in Q1FY26. Management expects EBITDA growth of 8-10% annually, which underpins the rating action. Additionally, the FFO-to-debt ratio is projected to improve above 50% within 12-24 months, enhancing debt management capacity. The current debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.3, indicating moderate leverage, while promoter holding remains at 48.87%. These metrics collectively support the upgraded credit assessment and signal improved financial flexibility for ongoing growth initiatives.
Peer Comparison
| Company | P/E | ROE | ROCE | Market Cap (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharti Airtel Limited | 36.38 | 26.74% | 21.81% | 11,61,012.62 |
| Vodafone Idea Limited | -5.04 | N/A | N/A | 1,40,304.23 |
| Indus Towers Limited | 11.47 | N/A | N/A | 1,13,480.57 |
| Bharti Hexacom Limited | 45.07 | N/A | N/A | 78,115 |
Bharti Airtel trades at a premium valuation compared to peers, with a higher P/E ratio of 36.38, while maintaining stronger profitability metrics as reflected in ROE of 26.74% and ROCE of 21.81%.
Risks & Concerns
Quarterly Trend
| Quarter | Revenue (₹ Cr) | Net Profit (₹ Cr) | OPM% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3FY26 | 53,981.6 | 8,502.8 | 57.02 |
| Q2FY26 | 52,145.4 | 8,650.8 | 56.69 |
| Q1FY26 | 49,462.6 | 7,421.8 | 56.28 |
| Q4FY25 | 47,876.2 | 12,475.8 | 56.41 |
About Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL)
Telecommunication · Telecom - Services · Listed on NSE
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Financial Results — 25 June 2026
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🟡 Board Meeting — 23 June 2026
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Announcement — 18 June 2026
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