Kyivstar reports 20% top-line and EBITDA growth as digital rises to 12% of revenues

Core Insights - Kyivstar Group Ltd reported a strong financial performance in Q3 2025, with total revenue growth of 20.9% year-over-year, reaching UAH 12.3 billion (USD 297 million) [3][10] - The company's EBITDA increased by 21.5% year-over-year to UAH 7.1 billion (USD 171 million), with an EBITDA margin of 57.6% [4][10] - Digital revenue surged by 531% to UAH 1.5 billion (USD 35 million), now accounting for nearly 12% of total revenues, driven by the acquisition of Uklon [5][10] Financial Performance - Total revenue grew to UAH 12.3 billion, reflecting a 20.9% increase YoY, and a 19.8% increase in USD terms [3][10] - EBITDA rose to UAH 7.1 billion, marking a 21.5% YoY growth, with a 20.4% increase in USD terms [4][10] - Adjusted net profit was reported at USD 73 million, excluding a non-cash charge of USD 162 million related to the company's listing [10] Digital Strategy - Direct digital revenue reached UAH 1.5 billion, contributing 11.9% to total revenue, supported by the integration of Uklon [5][10] - The number of multiplay users increased by 24.8% YoY to 6.6 million, representing 31.7% of one-month-active mobile customers [5][10] - Digital monthly active users (MAUs) grew by 49.4% to 13.5 million, indicating strong customer engagement [10] Strategic Initiatives - Kyivstar became the first Ukrainian company to list on the NASDAQ on August 15, 2025 [7] - The company is advancing its digital ecosystem, including the launch of Ukraine's first Starlink Direct to Cell network and the development of a national large language model in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation [7][9] - Kyivstar plans to invest USD 1 billion in Ukraine from 2023 to 2027, focusing on infrastructure and technological development [15] Future Outlook - The company anticipates revenue growth of 24% to 27% YoY and EBITDA growth of 23% to 26% YoY in UAH terms for the full year [8] - In USD terms, revenue growth is expected to be between 20% to 23% YoY, with EBITDA growth of 19% to 22% YoY for 2025 [8]