MTN Ghana Declares GH¢0.48 Dividend as Profit Jumps 55.9% in Strong 2025 Performance

Shareholders of MTN Ghana are set to receive a total dividend of GH¢0.48 per share following the company’s impressive financial performance in 2025. The payout, which includes an earlier interim dividend of GH¢0.08 and a proposed final dividend of GH¢0.40, reflects a 57 per cent increase in cash returns to investors, amounting to GH¢6.4 billion.

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Announcing the results at the company’s 8th Annual General Meeting in Accra, Board Chairman Ishmael Yamson highlighted that total revenue surged by 36.1 per cent year-on-year, rising from GH¢17.9 billion in 2024 to GH¢24.4 billion in 2025.

He attributed the growth to deliberate strategies aimed at deepening customer engagement and expanding service offerings across key segments, including data, mobile money, digital services, and voice.

The company’s operational efficiency also improved significantly, with disciplined cost management driving a 43.5 per cent increase in EBITDA. Profit margins strengthened from 57.1 per cent to 60.1 per cent, underscoring improved profitability.

Profit after tax climbed sharply by 55.9 per cent to GH¢7.8 billion, up from GH¢5 billion in the previous year, reflecting the company’s strong financial position.

Data services remained the largest contributor to revenue, growing by 48.8 per cent to GH¢13.4 billion. Mobile Money followed, recording a 35.7 per cent increase to GH¢6 billion, supported by increased adoption of digital financial services and strategic partnerships.

Voice revenue showed resilience despite industry shifts towards internet-based communication, rising by 7.8 per cent to GH¢3.8 billion. Meanwhile, digital services recorded the fastest growth, more than doubling with a 109.9 per cent increase to GH¢479 million.

Looking ahead, Chief Executive Officer Stephen Blewett noted that while global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions remain risks, the company is well-positioned to capitalise on Ghana’s improving economic environment.

He said the company would focus on expanding high-speed data infrastructure, enhancing home broadband services, and strengthening business solutions such as Yello Biz to support enterprises.

Additionally, MTN Ghana plans to broaden its fintech offerings, including digital lending, insurance, merchant payments, and savings solutions, as part of efforts to deepen financial inclusion and drive the country’s digital transformation.

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