Orange posts record H1 revenue growth of +3.5% and EBITDAaL up +5.0%
Executive summary: Orange announced first‑half 2026 revenue rose 3.5% year‑on‑year and adjusted EBITDA rose 5.0%, both record levels. The growth signals a rebound in European telecom demand and improved operational efficiency, enhancing cash flow and capacity for future capex.
Who is involved: Orange SA management reported the results in a press release dated 28 July 2026.
Likely next: No specific near‑term announcement was disclosed in the release.
Orange reported first‑half 2026 revenue growth of 3.5% year‑on‑year and an adjusted EBITDA increase of 5.0%, marking its strongest half‑year performance in recent years. The figures reflect a recovery in demand across its core telecom markets and improved cost efficiency. The results suggest the company is well positioned to fund ongoing 5G investments and maintain shareholder returns.
Timeline
- — Orange : Orange réalise au 1er semestre une croissance record du chiffre d'affaires à +3,5% et de l'EBITDAaL à +5,0% (GlobeNewswire)
- — Merlin mejora un 8% su beneficio operativo por los 'data center' (Expansión)
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- Telecommunications
- Data center services
Sources
- Orange : Orange réalise au 1er semestre une croissance record du chiffre d'affaires à +3,5% et de l'EBITDAaL à +5,0% — GlobeNewswire
- Merlin mejora un 8% su beneficio operativo por los 'data center' — Expansión
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