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Orange beats estimates as Africa, Middle East boost earnings

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Posted on February 18, 2026

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· Last updated: February 18, 2026

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Orange beats estimates as Africa, Middle East boost earnings

PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Orange, France's biggest telecoms operator, reported quarterly core profit slightly ahead of expectations on Wednesday, driven by strong growth in Africa and Middle East that helped offset a slowdown in its home market.

    The company posted adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization after leases (EBITDAaL) of 3.6 billion euros ($4.25 billion) for the quarter ended in December.    Analysts had expected an average of 3.3 billion euros, according to a company-compiled consensus poll.

($1 = 0.8467 euros)

(Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro and Leo Marchandon; Editing by Joe Bavier)

Key Takeaways

  • Orange reported Q4 EBITDAaL of €3.6B, above the €3.3B analyst consensus.
  • Strong growth in Africa and the Middle East offset a slowdown in France.
  • Core profit came in slightly ahead of expectations for the quarter.
  • Results cover the quarter ended in December (Q4).
  • Report credited to Reuters with Paris dateline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
Orange beat quarterly earnings expectations as growth in Africa and the Middle East offset a slowdown in France. The focus is on Q4 EBITDAaL performance.
Which metric did Orange beat expectations on?
Adjusted EBITDAaL came in at €3.6 billion for the quarter ended December, ahead of the €3.3 billion analyst consensus.
What drove the earnings beat?
Double‑digit momentum in Africa and the Middle East lifted core profit, balancing weaker trends in Orange’s home market of France.

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