Bharti Airtel Q1 FY26: Net Profit Soars 57% YoY, Revenue Up 28%; Stock Delivers Stellar Multi-Year Returns

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posted an impressive 57% year-on-year surge in consolidated net profit for the April-June quarter of FY 2025-26, reaching ₹7,422 crore versus ₹4,717.5 crore last year. The company's revenue from core operations climbed 28% to ₹49,462 crore, compared to ₹38,506 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Airtel’s India mobile service business contributed significantly, with revenue growing nearly 22% to ₹27,396 crore. Meanwhile, its Africa mobile division reported a robust 25% jump in sales to ₹12,083 crore compared to ₹9,636 crore a year earlier. On the market front, Bharti Airtel shares closed 0.77% higher at ₹1,929.75 following the announcement. The stock has delivered investors over 250% returns in the last five years, 31% in the past year, and is up 20.97% year-to-date in 2025. In the last five sessions, it has traded relatively flat, up 0.02%. The company touched its 52-week high of ₹2,045.50 on July 2, 2025, while the 52-week low was ₹1,422.30 on August 7, 2024. As of the close on August 5, 2025, Airtel’s market capitalization exceeded ₹11 lakh crore. Bharti Airtel’s strong quarterly results highlight its robust execution across geographies and reinforce its stature as a top contender in India’s booming telecom sector.