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MTN Ghana Projects Earnings Extension into Second‑Half 2026

The telecom giant forecasts continued profit growth, backed by data and fintech expansion, as its shares trade at GH₵6.69.

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MTN Ghana Projects Earnings Extension into Second‑Half 2026

MTN Ghana is set to carry its earnings momentum into the second half of 2026, according to an analysis by Databank Research. The outlook hinges on robust growth in the company’s data and fintech divisions, which are expected to drive further revenue and profitability.

Databank highlighted that MTN’s aggressive capital expenditure plan—focused on network modernization, additional spectrum deployment, and capacity expansion—should enhance network quality and support a surge in high‑value data subscribers amid rising digital adoption. The firm’s strategic move to merge MobileMoney Limited with MobileMoney Fintech Limited is also anticipated to accelerate product innovation and deepen ecosystem integration, boosting fee income and operational efficiency.

“We also expect the merger of MobileMoney Limited and MobileMoney Fintech Limited to accelerate product innovation and deepen ecosystem integration, strengthening fee income generation while improving operational efficiency,” the report noted. The analysis added that MTN Ghana’s defensive earnings profile, strong cash generation and dividend track record should sustain investor appetite and support a further re‑rating, despite the company’s already impressive year‑to‑date performance of 66.67%.

MTN Ghana’s share price currently trades at GH₵6.69, with a year‑to‑date return of 59.3%. The company posted a profit before tax of GH¢7.4 billion in the first half of 2026, up 44.5% from GH¢5.1 billion in the same period last year. Service revenue also rose 32.3%, reaching GH¢14.9 billion from GH¢11.3 billion recorded in the previous year.

Investors will be watching how the company’s capital investment and fintech integration play out in the coming months, as MTN Ghana seeks to maintain its growth trajectory and shareholder returns.

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