- Hellenic Telecom’s third-quarter net income increased by 36% year-over-year, reaching €271.5 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA after leases for the third quarter slightly rose by 2% year-over-year, amounting to €360.1 million.
- Third-quarter revenue grew by 5% year-over-year to €874 million, although it fell short of the estimated €892.2 million.
- For the first nine months, adjusted net income saw a 2.4% increase year-over-year, reaching €469.9 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA after leases for the nine months grew by 1.9% year-over-year, totaling €1.02 billion.
- Nine-month revenue was up by 2.3% year-over-year, totaling €2.55 billion, with net income increasing 19% year-over-year to €552.5 million.
- Hellenic Telecom forecasts free cash flow of approximately €530 million for the year, up from a previous estimate of €460 million.
- Capital expenditure for the year is expected to be around €600 million.
- EBITDA growth for 2025 is projected to be about 2%, driven by strong performance in mobile, broadband, and TV services along with effective cost management.
- “Ordinary” shareholder remuneration for 2025 will be €451 million, consisting of a €298 million cash dividend and approximately €153 million in share buybacks.
- Following the sale of TKRM, an extraordinary dividend of €0.10 per share, totaling €40 million, will be distributed to shareholders on December 30, 2025.
A look at Hellenic Telecommunications Or Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 4 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 4 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.2 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores for Hellenic Telecommunications Organization, the company appears to have a solid outlook. With a dividend score of 4 and resilience score of 4, investors can be confident in the company’s ability to provide stable returns and withstand market challenges. While the growth score of 3 suggests moderate expansion opportunities, the momentum score of 3 indicates steady performance in the near term. Overall, Hellenic Telecommunications Or seems well-positioned to deliver consistent dividends and navigate through changing market conditions.
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A. (OTE S.A.) is a telecommunications company that offers a range of services including fixed-line television and mobile telecommunication services such as voice, broadband, data, and leased lines. Catering to various industries and public customers, OTE S.A. plays a vital role in providing essential communication solutions in Greece. With its focus on resilience and dividends, the company demonstrates a commitment to long-term stability and value creation for investors.
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