Company summary
Helios Towers owns and operates telecommunications towers used by mobile-network operators. Its shared-infrastructure model allows multiple customers to place equipment on the same tower, generating long-term recurring rental income.
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Helios Towers
Telecomms
- Index
- FTSE 250
- ISIN
- Not specified
- Book status
- 2026 edition — current
Key activities
Ownership, acquisition, construction and operation of mobile towers, power systems and related infrastructure, together with colocation and build-to-suit services for telecom operators.
Key markets
Africa and the Middle East, with operations across a portfolio of fast-growing mobile markets where data usage and network coverage are still expanding.
Key drivers
Mobile data growth, network densification, new tenancies, colocation ratios, acquisitions, inflation-linked contracts, power-cost efficiency and expansion of 4G and 5G coverage.
Key risks
Currency volatility, political and regulatory risk, customer concentration, power and fuel costs, leverage, interest rates and operational challenges in emerging markets.
Recent Developments
30 July 2026: first-half adjusted EBITDA rose 14% to $257m and revenue increased 11% to $466.3m. Record tenancy additions prompted upgraded 2026 guidance, while the company also announced its inaugural dividend and continued share buybacks.
Dividend notes
Helios Towers introduced its first dividend in 2026. The inaugural interim dividend is 0.604p per share, went ex-dividend on 6 August 2026 and is payable on 14 September.
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