Orange has raised its full-year targets after its Africa and Middle East unit was once again recognised as the group’s primary growth engine.
In a statement, Orange Group CEO Christel Heydemann hailed the region’s “remarkable performance,” which helped drive a rise in EBITDAaL. She attributed the momentum to the continued rollout of 4G and 5G networks, now serving over half of the operator’s 167 million customers. The group also reported growth in its home market of France and across its broader European footprint.
EBITDAaL in Africa and the Middle East grew by 12.8% to €1.57 billion. In comparison, France posted modest growth of 0.9% to €2.88 billion, while the rest of Europe recorded a 2.2% increase to €986 million.
“Orange delivered a solid first half, allowing us to raise our EBITDAaL growth target for 2025,” said Heydemann. The group now expects EBITDAaL to grow by more than 3% next year.
Across the first six months of 2025, group EBITDAaL rose 3.8% year-on-year to €5.67 billion. Revenue was broadly flat at €19.9 billion, reflecting a slight increase of €67 million. Consolidated net income came in at €1.2 billion.
Orange Money also maintained its strong growth trajectory, reaching 42.8 million customers by the end of June – a 20% increase year-on-year.
Meanwhile, Orange Business launched a new division focused on cybersecurity and tapping into rising demand for digital sovereignty, as governments and enterprises increasingly seek to store and process data within national borders.
