Quarterly profits of du increase by 25% in Q2 2025, accompanied by an elevated dividend payout, reflecting robust growth in subscribers and cloud services.
In the second quarter of 2025, Du, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC, has announced a significant increase in net profit, marking a 25.1% year-over-year growth. This impressive growth was driven by a combination of factors across Du's mobile, fixed, and ICT services segments.
Fahad Al Hassawi, the CEO of Du, attributed this success to the company's targeted propositions and strategic execution. Under Al Hassawi's leadership, Du has seen a 7.7% year-over-year increase in mobile revenues, reaching AED 1.7 billion. This growth was primarily due to a 10.8% increase in mobile subscribers to 9.1 million, effective marketing campaigns, and optimized digital and retail channel usage.
The fixed segment also experienced expansion, with fixed revenues rising 10.1% year-over-year to AED 1.1 billion. This growth was primarily from the ongoing expansion in Home Wireless and Fibre customer bases, and increased adoption of SME and Office Wireless solutions.
Revenues from ICT and roaming also rose, contributing to a more diversified revenue stream beyond traditional connectivity. Du's EBITDA margin for the second quarter of 2025 improved by 3.1 percentage points to 46.8%, aided by disciplined cost management and a more favorable product mix, including migration toward unlimited data plans.
Malek Al Malek, the Chairman of Du, expressed confidence in the company's customer-centric and agile approach, reinforcing Du's leadership in driving innovation and adaptability. Du's strategic achievements include the commercial rollout of 5G Advanced and the expansion of its fibre infrastructure.
Looking forward, Du has upgraded its full-year guidance, projecting revenue growth of 6-8% and an EBITDA margin of 45-47%. Du's board has also approved an interim cash dividend of AED 0.24 per share for 2025, a 20% increase compared to the previous year.
In addition to these financial achievements, Du is partnering with global technology leaders to enable sovereign hyperscale cloud and AI services from UAE-based data centres, aiming to create a smarter, more connected future for the Emirates. Du is also developing a hyperscale data centre in partnership with Microsoft.
As Du continues to grow and innovate, it is clear that the company is committed to its mission of delivering superior services to its customers and driving the digital transformation of the UAE.
- Du's strategic expansion into cloud services, partnering with global technology leaders, is aimed at creating a smarter, more connected future for the Emirates.
- The technology-driven growth of Du is not limited to mobile and fixed services, as revenues from ICT and roaming also rose, contributing to a more diversified revenue stream.
- Du's new hyperscale data centre project, in collaboration with Microsoft, highlights the company's ongoing investment in technology infrastructure as part of its commitment to driving business innovation and digital transformation in the UAE.
