Tunisian telecom infrastructure specialist SOTETEL has confirmed its positive commercial momentum and solid financial health, reporting operating revenue of 16.2 million dinars for the first quarter of 2026, a 7.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
The performance was largely driven by a sharp 8.7% jump in local revenue, which reached 15.6 million dinars. In contrast, export activity declined by 16%, generating 384,000 dinars in the quarter.
The standout story of early 2026 is the company’s ability to contain operating costs. Operating expenses rose by just 3.3% to 14.9 million dinars, a pace well below revenue growth.
A closer look at spending reveals mixed trends. Personnel costs increased by 14% to 5.3 million dinars, due to workforce changes and the application of new labor contract regulations.
Meanwhile, purchased materials remained nearly flat (+0.5%), while other operating expenses fell sharply by 20.7%, reflecting cost-rationalization efforts led by management.
Thanks to this positive spread between revenue growth and cost control, EBITDA soared from 0.5 million dinars in 2025 to 1.2 million dinars in 2026 — a staggering 118.7% increase.
SOTETEL thus begins 2026 with strengthened operational profitability, confirming the turnaround initiated in recent years.
