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Kyivstar lifts yearly revenue guidance as Q3 revenue rises

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on November 6, 2026

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· Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Kyivstar Boosts Yearly Revenue Forecast After 17.5% Q3 Revenue Rise

Kyivstar's Financial Performance and Revenue Outlook

Third Quarter Revenue Growth

Nov 6 (Reuters) - Ukraine's largest telecom operator, Kyivstar  on Thursday raised its yearly revenue guidance as it posted third quarter revenue up 17.5% year on year to $349 million (15.82 billion hryvnias).

Currency Exchange Rate

(1 Ukraine hryvnia = $0.0221)

Reporting Details

(Reporting by Leo Marchandon in Gdansk)

Key Takeaways

  • Third‑quarter revenue rose 17.5% year‑on‑year to $349 million (UAH 15.6 billion), driven by higher mobile ARPU, increased data usage, and expanding digital services, which now account for 21.7% of total revenue (lasvegas.newsnetmedia.com).
  • Kyivstar upgraded its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 15%–17% in USD (22%–24% in UAH) and EBITDA growth to 10%–12% in USD (18%–20% in UAH), up from its previous 14%–16% revenue and 9%–12% EBITDA guidance (lasvegas.newsnetmedia.com).
  • The company delivered robust free cash flow—$83 million in Q3 and $274 million for the first nine months of 2026—and strengthened its balance sheet with $436 million in cash and equivalents, supporting further investment and resilience amid challenging conditions (lasvegas.newsnetmedia.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What revenue did Kyivstar report for Q3?
Kyivstar reported third quarter revenue of $349 million, a 17.5% year-on-year increase.
Why did Kyivstar lift its yearly revenue guidance?
Kyivstar raised its yearly revenue guidance due to strong Q3 revenue growth.
What is the currency conversion rate mentioned?
1 Ukraine hryvnia is equivalent to $0.0221 according to the article.
Who reported the news about Kyivstar's financial results?
The report was by Leo Marchandon in Gdansk.

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