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Total Revenue:9.2 billion pesos for the quarter, an 8% increase year over year.
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Mass Segment Revenue Growth:10% year over year.
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Corporate Telecom Segment Revenue:3.3% contraction.
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2025 Total Revenue:35.4 billion pesos, an 8% increase over 2024.
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EBITDA:4.5 billion pesos for the quarter, a 15% increase year over year with a margin of 44%.
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2025 EBITDA:15.9 billion pesos, an 11% increase year over year with a margin of 45%.
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Net Income:721 million pesos for the quarter, a 74% increase year over year.
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2025 Net Income:2.8 billion pesos, a 20% growth versus 2024.
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Net Debt:21.5 billion pesos, with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.35 times.
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CapEx:9.1 billion pesos for 2025, representing 25.9% of total revenue.
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Cash Generation:Increased from 1.75 billion in 2024 to 4.68 billion in 2025, a 1.6 times increase.
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Homes Passed:19.2 million, a 10% increase year over year.
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Fiber Penetration:84% of the footprint served by fiber to the home.
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Internet Subscribers:5.8 million, a 9% increase year over year.
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Telephony Subscribers:5.1 million, an 8% increase year over year.
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MVNO Lines:679,000, a 23% annual increase.
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Video Subscribers:4 million, with 3.9 million traditional video users and 151,000 apps-only users.
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ARPU:Broadband ARPU at 439.8 pesos, ARPU per unique subscriber at 426.3 pesos.
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Release Date: February 20, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Megacable Holdings SAB de CV ( MHSDF ) successfully expanded its network footprint to over 19 million homes, marking a significant milestone in its consolidation phase.
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The company achieved strong revenue growth, with an 8% increase year over year, driven by robust performance in the mass market segment.
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Broadband remains a key growth driver, with consistent net additions in the range of 100,000 to 150,000 quarterly, and a high level of fiber penetration at 84%.
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Megacable Holdings SAB de CV ( MHSDF ) reported improved profitability, with EBITDA increasing by 11% year over year and a margin expansion to 45%.
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The company maintained a strong balance sheet with a favorable net debt to EBITDA ratio, decreasing to 1.35 times, and a solid cash flow generation profile.
Negative Points
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The corporate segment experienced softness, with a 3.3% contraction in revenues, impacting overall performance.
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Despite revenue growth, the market remains price-sensitive, particularly among lower and middle-income households, posing challenges for pricing strategies.
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The company faces competitive pressures in the Mexican telecom market, requiring continuous investment in network upgrades and service offerings.
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There is uncertainty regarding the use of excess cash generated, with decisions pending on whether to reduce debt or increase dividends.
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The transition to a lower investment intensity phase may be impacted by external factors such as chipset shortages, affecting CapEx reduction speed.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What is the CapEx outlook for the next couple of years, and how will the company use its increasing cash flow? A: Luis Antonio Zetter Zermeno, CFO, stated that the CapEx to revenue ratio will continue to decrease over the coming years, with an estimated CapEx of 24-26% for 2026, and lower in 2027. Regarding cash flow, the company is considering options such as reducing debt due in 2027 or other uses, but a decision has not yet been made.
Q: How does Megacable plan to maintain its net additions in a competitive market with weaker consumer demand? A: Raymundo Fernandez Pendones, Deputy CEO, explained that the strategy focuses on both expansion and organic territories, offering competitive pricing, increased bandwidth, and better apps and products to drive growth. The company aims to provide superior service and quality at aggressive prices.
Q: Why has Megacable shifted its ARPU definition to broadband subscribers rather than unique subscribers? A: Raymundo Fernandez Pendones, Deputy CEO, clarified that the shift aims to provide clearer comparisons with industry standards, as broadband subscribers are the primary metric used in the market.
Q: When do you expect the corporate segment revenue to normalize, and how will this impact EBITDA? A: Raymundo Fernandez Pendones, Deputy CEO, mentioned that the corporate segment is expected to recover to 2024 levels in 2026. The company has shifted to a more profitable managed services model, which should improve margins despite lower revenue.
Q: What are the expectations for margins going forward, and how is the new regulator impacting the company? A: Luis Antonio Zetter Zermeno, CFO, expects margins to expand by about 50 basis points annually, reaching 47-48% by 2028. Enrique Robles, CEO, noted that the new regulator is taking a positive approach, being aware of the competitive landscape and aiming to improve it.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
