Africa-Press – Uganda. Airtel Uganda Limited has announced a final dividend of Shs142 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, underscoring solid earnings performance and sustained shareholder value creation.
In a public notice issued in compliance with Rule 41 of the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) Listing Rules, the company’s Board of Directors confirmed it had recommended a final dividend of Shs3.55 per share, subject to shareholder approval.
The payout translates into a total distribution of Shs142 billion to shareholders and highlights the telecom operator’s resilient cash flow generation despite operating in an increasingly competitive market environment.
The declaration comes at a time when listed firms are balancing heavy capital expenditure — particularly in network expansion and digital infrastructure — with the need to sustain attractive investor returns.
According to the notice signed by Company Secretary Godfrey Bakiibinga, shareholders on the company’s register at the close of business on April 8, 2026, will qualify for the dividend.
The same date will serve as the books closure date in line with USE regulations.
The dividend will be paid on or before April 29, 2026, net of applicable withholding tax.
The announcement reinforces Airtel Uganda’s position as one of the most actively traded counters on the local bourse and signals continued confidence in its operational performance.
In recent years, telecom firms have benefited from rising data consumption, increased mobile money transactions and the expansion of digital financial services, trends that have strengthened sector revenues and profitability.
Market analysts observe that dividend-paying stocks remain attractive to both institutional and retail investors seeking predictable income streams amid evolving macroeconomic conditions.
Airtel Uganda’s dividend yield is expected to further bolster investor confidence, particularly among income-focused shareholders.
The company has also urged shareholders to update their payment details and contact information to ensure timely receipt of dividends and other corporate communications.
Airtel Uganda, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa, continues to pursue network expansion, digital innovation and financial inclusion initiatives across the country.
Its consistent profitability and dividend track record position it as a key player within Uganda’s capital markets landscape.
The final dividend recommendation will be tabled for approval at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting.
