Rental Income Contributes to Solid First-Half Performance by Helios Towers, Boasting 7% Revenue Increase According to Report
Helios Towers Reports Strong First-Half Performance for 2025
Helios Towers, a telecommunications infrastructure group, has announced its half-year results for 2025, showcasing a robust performance across various key metrics. The company reported a revenue of USD 418.3 million, marking a 9% year-on-year increase, and a significant improvement in adjusted EBITDA, rising to USD 225.5 million, a 9% year-on-year increase with a margin of 54% [1][3].
The strong first-half performance also saw a year-on-year free cash flow expansion of USD 40 million. The company operated 14,515 sites in H1 2025, a 2% increase from the previous year, with tenancy growth of 7% to 30,617 [1][3][4].
Key Highlights
- Revenue for H1 2025 rose by 7% from USD 389.9 million in H1 2024 to USD 418.3 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% year-over-year to USD 225.5 million.
- Free cash flow expanded by USD 40 million compared to the previous year.
- The total number of tenancies at Helios Towers reached 30,617, a 7% increase from the same period last year.
Cost Protection Measures
Built-in protections within Helios Towers' contracts, such as adjustments linked to CPI and energy prices, have helped shield the company from cost volatility.
Tenancy Ratios
Tenancy ratios improved across the board, with Central and Southern Africa leading at 2.23x and East and West Africa following at 2.16x.
Employment and Diversity
Helios Towers reported a 95% local employment rate and women now make up 29% of its workforce.
CEO's Statement
CEO Tom Greenwood stated that the first-half results reaffirmed the strength of Helios Towers' business model. He also mentioned that the company's Capital Markets Day, scheduled for November 6, will outline a new five-year strategy and ambitious targets.
Regional Breakdown
Central and Southern Africa generated more than half of Helios Towers' total revenue for the first half of 2025. The company operates in eight African countries and one Middle Eastern country.
Full-Year Guidance
Helios Towers has reaffirmed its full-year guidance, including a target of 2,000 to 2,500 new tenancy additions and adjusted EBITDA of between $460 million and $470 million.
[1]: Helios Towers Half-Year Report 2025 [2]: Helios Towers Investor Presentation H1 2025 [3]: Helios Towers Q2 2025 Trading Update [4]: Helios Towers Half-Year Results 2025 Webcast
- Helios Towers' robust first-half performance in 2025 was bolstered by a 9% increase in adjusted EBITDA, thanks in part to cost protection measures in their contracts linked to CPI and energy prices, contributing to the financial stability of the telecommunications infrastructure group.
- In the dynamic mobile industry, technology continues to play a significant role in Helios Towers' efforts, as evidenced by the 7% increase in revenue for H1 2025, attributed to the company's strong infrastructure that supports the growing demand for mobile technology across their African and Middle Eastern operations.
- As the company looks towards the future, Helios Towers' CEO, Tom Greenwood, has announced that their upcoming Capital Markets Day, scheduled for November 6, will outline a new five-year strategy and ambitious targets, likely involving further investments in cutting-edge technology to fortify their position in the competitive finance and telecommunications landscape.
