UK's Airtel Africa falls after near-term core profit warning
23/07/2026 09:00
BUZZ-UK's Airtel Africa falls after near-term core profit warning ** Shares of telecommunications & mobile money services provider Airtel Africa AAF.L fall about 5% at 332p; top loser on FTSE 100 index .FTSE which is down marginally
** AAF forecasts pressure on near-term core profit margins for second time in last four months, citing higher energy costs arising from the Iran conflict
** Co confirms listing of its third-largest unit Airtel Money in London in 2026
** Including sessions losses, AAF shares fell about 5% while FTSE fell about 8% YTD
(Reporting by Megha Anilkumar Nair in Bengaluru)