Robi posts Tk937cr profit in 2025, declares 17.5% cash dividend
The board approved the financial statements and dividend
Robi Axiata, the country's second-largest mobile network operator, posted a net profit of Tk937 crore in 2025 – its first annual profit since listing on the stock exchange five years ago. The earnings represent a 33.3% year-on-year growth compared to 2024.
Riding on improved profitability, the board recommended a 17.5% cash dividend – Tk1.75 per share – the highest since its market debut in 2020. The proposed payout accounts for 97.8% of the company's total profit for the year. In 2024, Robi declared a 15% cash dividend.
The board approved the financial statements and dividend at a meeting held today (19 February).
Managing Director and CEO Ziad Shatara said that despite a continued decline in voice revenue, the operator managed to deliver positive revenue growth driven by strong expansion in data services. Growth was supported by a substantial increase in data and 4G users, alongside higher data consumption per subscriber.
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He noted that sustained high inflation and challenging macroeconomic conditions constrained subscriber spending, moderating overall revenue growth. He also highlighted that 62% of total revenue was contributed to the government exchequer through various taxes, describing the tax regime as excessively burdensome for industry progress.
However, with nearly 70% of active subscribers now using 4G, Shatara said Robi is positioning itself as the preferred operator for digitally savvy consumers.
The company credited its operational excellence strategy for strengthening financial resilience amid a challenging revenue environment. Disciplined capital allocation ensured network investments aligned with demand growth, service quality improvements, and long-term efficiency gains.
In 2025, Robi deployed an additional 4G sites across 40 districts, expanding coverage in underserved areas.
According to a press release, total revenue rose marginally by 0.4% year-on-year to Tk9,992.2 crore. While voice revenue declined 2.9%, data revenue grew 5.1% compared to 2024. Earnings per share stood at Tk1.79.
Total capital expenditure reached Tk1,304.1 crore during the year. In the fourth quarter (October–December), revenue rose 2.9% quarter-on-quarter to Tk2,584.9 crore.
At the end of 2025, Robi's active subscriber base stood at 5.74 crore. Data subscribers reached 4.45 crore, while 4G subscribers totalled 3.99 crore. Data users accounted for 77.5% of active subscribers, and 69.5% were 4G users – the highest proportions among operators in the country.
The operator's network now includes over 19,000 4G sites, achieving 98.98% population coverage. As the first operator to launch 5G services in Bangladesh, Robi said it continues to build the ecosystem necessary for broader 5G expansion.
Robi Axiata is a public limited company majority-owned (61.82%) by Axiata Group Berhad. India-based Bharti Airtel holds 28.18% of the shares, while the remaining 10% is owned by public shareholders.
AGM
The annual general meeting (AGM) has been scheduled for 22 April, while the record date has been fixed for 16 March to determine eligible shareholders.
According to its price-sensitive information, the company's net asset value (NAV) stood at Tk69.86 billion, with NAV per share rising slightly to Tk13.34 from Tk13.08 at the end of 2024.
Its net operating cash flow per share also increased to Tk9.04, up from Tk8.83 in 2024.
Last year, Robi Axiata Limited secured a no-objection certificate from the Bangladesh Bank in favour of SmartPay Limited to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP).
SmartPay Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robi Axiata, is a private company limited by shares incorporated under the Companies Act, 1994. Its principal activity is to provide fintech-driven electronic payment services, including bill payments and other related services.
