Blue Label Telecoms reports significant growth in earnings and margins

Blue Label Telecoms reported revenue of R14.1 bn for the year ended May 31, 2025. Gross profit increased by 2% to R3.38 bn, up from R3.30 bn in the prior year, with the gross profit margin expanding from 22.57% to 24.02%. EBITDA saw a significant 31% increase, reaching R1.60 bn compared to R1.23 bn in 2024.

Core headline earnings per share rose dramatically by 256% to 461.63 cents, from 76.08 cents in the prior year. This growth reflects the company's strong operational performance and the impact of positive extraneous contributions, particularly from the investment in Cell C. Excluding these extraneous contributions, core headline earnings per share increased by 256% to 270.95 cents.