• Delivered improved profitability and sustainable value through portfolio optimisations
• Operational efficiency driving disciplined cost management
• Declared first interim dividend of 3.4 sen per share
PETALING JAYA, 13 May 2026 – CelcomDigi Berhad (“CelcomDigi”) today announced its first quarter results for the Financial Year 2026 (FY2026), reporting improved year-on-year (Y-Y) service revenue and stronger profitability, driven by disciplined execution and operational efficiencies (OE).
Q1 FY2026 total revenue was stable at RM3,208 million (-0.03% Y-Y) while service revenue grew 1.6% Y-Y to RM2,697 million, supported by continued growth momentum in Postpaid, Home & Fibre, and Enterprise solutions. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) rose 4.7% Y-Y to RM729 million, reflecting stronger topline contributions and lower operating expenses (OPEX). Profit after tax (PAT) improved 8.8% Y-Y to RM422 million underpinned by effective cost discipline as well as flow-through from higher EBIT.
The company has established a more optimised cost base anchored on procurement and contract optimisation, as well as sustained site rental and network cost improvements, as it transitions from integration-driven synergies to structurally recurring operational efficiencies. The company delivered over RM40 million in savings during the quarter, with a ready pipeline of OE initiatives that provides clear visibility on continued cost discipline and long-term value creation. In line with its aspiration to be the most efficient telco operator, CelcomDigi is accelerating digital and AI-driven operations while embedding automation across the business, enabling a more agile, data-driven operating model that supports ongoing EBIT growth, margin expansion, and innovation.
The company closed the quarter with 20.4 million subscribers. It declared a first interim dividend of 3.4 sen per share, in line with its sustainable dividend commitment to shareholders.
CelcomDigi’s Chief Executive Officer, Albern Murty said, “Our Q1 performance reflects our disciplined execution and the strong structural foundations we have built over the past three years. As we enter the next phase of growth, we are sharpening our portfolio to drive higher-quality, sustainable value for the consumer segment through stronger mobile and home & fibre propositions, as well as more personalised, segment-based services that enhance customer experience. We continue to focus on a more disciplined, data-driven approach to operational efficiency that will sustain growth and margin.”
Integration and transformation in final stretch, with key milestones delivered
CelcomDigi’s three-year integration and transformation programme is in its final stretch, with major milestones delivered across the business and synergy targets on track. Network modernisation and integration have surpassed 90% completion, driving improved service quality and customer experience in upgraded areas.
Major IT consolidation efforts included the rollout of the Distribution Management System (DMS) and Dealer Wallet in Q1, now supporting over 22,000 outlets nationwide. These initiatives have streamlined dealer operations, improved efficiencies, and enabled faster, more seamless go-to-market execution across CelcomDigi’s retail and distribution ecosystem.
On the retail front, over 60 CelcomDigi stores have been modernised, while the nationwide refresh of more than 300 exclusive partner stores is now 80% complete, with final completion targeted by the third quarter this year.
As a flow-through of cost efficiencies from all integration initiatives, the company remains on track to deliver steady-state annualised cost savings of approximately RM700 to RM800 million post-2027.
Reinforcing its position as Malaysia’s widest, fastest and most secure network, CelcomDigi also recently launched its first 5G in-building connectivity (IBC) deployment at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, with plans to extend IBC deployments to more strategic locations nationwide to support growing demand for seamless, high-quality 5G experiences. The company continues to drive 5G adoption through its best-value 5G plans, widest range of 5G devices, strongest global roaming partnerships, and the nation’s largest base of 5G users.
Financial and Operational Highlights
Postpaid: Stable performance through quality base and value management
• Postpaid revenue grew 3.1% Y-Y to RM1,102million. Subscribers increased by 235K (+4.0% Y-Y) to 6.1 million, driven by quality net adds and disciplined customer retention management. The refreshed portfolio drove value mix to higher-value plans and lifted ARPA to RM113 (+7.7% Y-Y). Q-Q performance was lower (-1.3%) mainly due to seasonal roaming, shorter number of days, and a reclassification adjustment to Fibre plans.
Prepaid: Stable performance with focus on segmented propositions and base management
• Prepaid revenue was at RM1,024 million (-3.0% Q-Q, -3.0% Y-Y), primarily driven by two fewer revenue days. On a normalised daily basis, performance remained largely stable, supported by healthier subscriber mix despite subscriber reduction of -987K (-2.4% Q-Q, -7.6% Y-Y) to 11.99 million. ARPU improved to RM30 from consistent engagement on higher value customers, coupled with personalised offerings.
Home & Fibre: Steady growth with Convergence improving ARPU and value mix
• Home & Fibre revenue grew to RM89 million (+21.9% Q-Q, +56.1% Y-Y), with subscribers rising by 12K Q-Q and 92K Y-Y to close at 297K. This was driven by sustained demand for CelcomDigi One™ plans and a reclassification adjustment from Postpaid. ARPU grew to RM102 (+13.3% Q-Q, +6.3% Y-Y) from refreshed portfolio contributing to higher-value mix and more sustainable margins.
Enterprise: Healthy performance underpinned by improving Enterprise Core Mobile fundamentals and continued growth in Enterprise Solutions
• Enterprise Mobile: Revenue on core mobile grew 3.7% Y-Y underpinned by improving business fundamentals, moderated by drop in Bulk SMS. 2.9% Q-Q reduction mainly due to unforeseen market developments and seasonal market activity driving lower commitment value and roaming usage.
• Enterprise Solutions: Revenue improved (-44.4% Q-Q, +29.8% Y-Y) driven by continued growth momentum. Q-Q performance was lower, mainly due to timing of contractual billings in Q4 FY2025.
More on CelcomDigi’s Q1 FY2026 performance here.
