- Middle East and Africa revenues up 12.8%, led by mobile data and digital services.
- France revenue down 1.3%; Europe remains stable with a 0.2% decrease.
What happened: Orange Q1 2025 revenue up 0.6% as MEA growth offsets France decline
Orange reported Q1 2025 revenues of €9.91 billion, marking a 0.6% year-on-year increase. This growth was primarily driven by a 12.8% revenue rise in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, attributed to strong performances in mobile data, fixed broadband, Orange Money, and B2B services.
In contrast, revenues in France declined by 1.3%, despite a 1.5% growth in retail services excluding PSTN. Europe remained stable, with a slight 0.2% decrease in revenue.
The company’s EBITDAaL (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortisation, and Leases) rose by 3.2% to €2.48 billion, aligning with its 2025 target of approximately 3% growth.
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Why it’s important
The robust growth in the MEA region underscores Orange’s strategic focus on emerging markets and digital services. The company’s investments in 4G and 5G networks, along with the expansion of digital offerings like the Max it super app, have contributed to this performance.
Despite challenges in France and a stable European market, Orange’s overall financial health remains strong, as evidenced by its EBITDAaL growth and reaffirmation of 2025 financial targets.
