Millicom sets Q3 EBITDA record, maintains full-year guidance

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What changed

Adjusted EBITDA reached a new quarterly record of $1.1 billion and equity free cash flow rose 27%, according to the call analysis. Management maintained full-year guidance despite earthquake impacts and home-subscriber churn. Versus Q2, when management raised its equity free cash flow outlook, the Q3 stance was to hold guidance. EPS of $0.58 was below the $0.979 estimate, while revenue of $2.28 billion exceeded the $2.227 billion estimate.

Guidance delta

Management maintained full-year guidance. This is a steadier stance than the prior quarter’s guidance increase; the supplied Q3 analysis does not specify revised numerical targets.

Key takeaways

• Record adjusted EBITDA and 27% growth in equity free cash flow indicate strong operating performance in Q3.
• Management attributed momentum to postpaid migration, more-for-more pricing and network investment.
• Coltel integration is described as largely complete, with commercial execution now a focus.
• EPS missed consensus while revenue exceeded it, making the results mixed against estimates.
• Full-year guidance was maintained despite earthquake disruption in Colombia and higher Home-segment churn.

Management priorities

• Expand 5G coverage and network capacity in Colombia and Ecuador.
• Consolidate the Tigo brand and extend network reach in Colombia.
• Grow fixed-mobile convergence and postpaid penetration while maintaining pricing discipline.
• Pursue digital services for business and SME customers and consider selective in-market M&A.