Entel Chile

News Summary:

On August 4, 2026, Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A. reported second quarter 2026 sales of CLP 146,099 million, compared to CLP 148,589 million a year prior. Previously, on April 14, 2026, Entel Group highlighted its sustained strong revenue growth and profitability in Chile and Peru, maintaining market leadership in Chile and solidifying its position as the second largest operator in Peru. The company noted revenue expansion while maintaining stable EBITDA in both countries, supported by positive average revenue per user (ARPU) and brand power, and projected a 2-3 percentage point increase in capital expenditures between 2026 and mid-2027 before converging to a steady state of 16%-17% Capex-to-revenue ratio by 2028. Earlier, on January 28, 2026, the company reported full year 2025 sales of CLP 592,803 million, up from CLP 544,892 million a year ago. Total revenue reached CLP 3,032,274 million, representing a 9.7% growth from CLP 2,764,760 million in the prior year, primarily driven by a 9.5% increase in mobile revenues, further bolstered by a 7.3% rise in services and a 14.5% growth in equipment sales in Chile and Peru. Net income for the full year was CLP 191,396 million, significantly higher than CLP 67,672 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations at CLP 633.73, compared to CLP 224.07. The company's EBITDA also grew 5.9%, reaching $835.5 million, despite the high competition in its markets.