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Norway's Telenor beats core profit expectations in fourth quarter

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Posted on February 6, 2026

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Last updated: February 6, 2026

Norway's Telenor beats core profit expectations in fourth quarter - Finance news and analysis from Global Banking & Finance Review

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Quick Summary

Telenor exceeded Q4 profit expectations with an 11.7% rise in EBITDA, announcing a share buyback and dividend plans due to strong Nordic performance.

Norway's Telenor beats core profit expectations in fourth quarter

Telenor's Financial Performance Overview

Feb 6 (Reuters) - Norwegian telecom operator Telenor reported fourth-quarter earnings above analysts' expectations on Friday, boosted by a strong performance in the Nordics.

Earnings and Profit Expectations

Telenor's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose organically 11.7% to 8.56 billion Norwegian crowns ($875.38 million) in the final quarter of 2025.

Analysts polled by Telenor had expected earnings of 8.16 billion crowns on average.

Share Buyback and Dividend Plans

In a separate release, Telenor announced a planned three-year share buyback programme of 15 billion crowns.

For 2025, it proposed a dividend of 9.70 crowns per share.

($1 = 9.7786 Norwegian crowns)

(Reporting by Elviira Luoma, editing by Matt Scuffham)

Key Takeaways

•Telenor's Q4 EBITDA rose 11.7% to 8.56 billion crowns.
•Analysts expected earnings of 8.16 billion crowns.
•Telenor announced a 15 billion crown share buyback.
•A dividend of 9.70 crowns per share was proposed for 2025.
•Strong performance in the Nordics boosted results.

Frequently Asked Questions about Norway's Telenor beats core profit expectations in fourth quarter

1What is EBITDA?

EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a financial metric used to evaluate a company's operating performance.

2What is a share buyback?

A share buyback occurs when a company purchases its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the number of outstanding shares and potentially increasing the value of remaining shares.

3What is a dividend?

A dividend is a payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, typically from profits. It can be issued as cash or additional shares.

Telenor's Financial Performance Overview

Feb 6 (Reuters) - Norwegian telecom operator Telenor reported fourth-quarter earnings above analysts' expectations on Friday, boosted by a strong performance in the Nordics.

Earnings and Profit Expectations

Telenor's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose organically 11.7% to 8.56 billion Norwegian crowns ($875.38 million) in the final quarter of 2025.

Analysts polled by Telenor had expected earnings of 8.16 billion crowns on average.

Share Buyback and Dividend Plans

In a separate release, Telenor announced a planned three-year share buyback programme of 15 billion crowns.

For 2025, it proposed a dividend of 9.70 crowns per share.

($1 = 9.7786 Norwegian crowns)

(Reporting by Elviira Luoma, editing by Matt Scuffham)

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is EBITDA?

EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a financial metric used to evaluate a company's operating performance.

2What is a share buyback?

A share buyback occurs when a company purchases its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the number of outstanding shares and potentially increasing the value of remaining shares.

3What is a dividend?

A dividend is a payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, typically from profits. It can be issued as cash or additional shares.