Digital advertising and mobile marketing company Affle 3i Ltd delivered robust financial results for the December quarter, with net profit rising 19% year-on-year to ₹119.3 crore. According to reports from CNBC TV18, the company achieved a significant milestone by revenue crossing ₹700 crore for the first time, reaching ₹717.4 crore compared to ₹601.6 crore in the year-ago period. EBITDA grew 24.2% year-on-year to ₹163 crore, while operating margin improved to 22.7% from 21.8% a year earlier, demonstrating enhanced operational efficiency. The company's revenue from operations saw a 19.2% rise, climbing to ₹717.4 crore from ₹601.6 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
The company's Cost Per Converted User (CPCU) business remained the key growth driver, with CPCU revenue rising 19.6% year-on-year to ₹713.6 crore in Q3 FY26. As reported by CNBC TV18, total converted users delivered during the first nine months of FY26 stood at 33.6 crore, highlighting the strong performance across industry verticals and geographies. The CPCU business continues to be the primary engine of growth for the digital advertising platform, with this model tying advertising spend directly to tangible user actions and conversions finding strong traction among marketers.
Chairperson, MD & CEO Anuj Khanna Sohum commented on the results, stating that Q3 FY26 marked an important milestone with the company delivering its highest-ever quarterly revenue run-rate, EBITDA, profit and consumer conversions. According to CNBC TV18, he emphasized that consistent execution and the scalability of Affle's AI-powered Consumer Platform Stack continue to underpin performance even in a challenging global environment. The management highlighted the company's strong balance sheet and operating cash flows supporting continued investments.
Affle is extending the capabilities of its agentic AI engine, Niko, across its consumer platform to drive higher automation and operational efficiency. As reported by CNBC TV18, the company remains focused on disciplined capital allocation and sustained innovation while continuing investments in technology, talent and strategic initiatives under its Affle 3i growth vision. The AI platform Niko is being leveraged to enhance operational capabilities across the consumer platform, with the company planning to continue investing in technology, particularly by extending Niko's capabilities to drive greater automation and operational efficiency.
Shares of Affle 3i Ltd ended higher on Friday, January 30, by 1.58% at ₹1,559.00 on the NSE, reflecting positive investor sentiment following the strong quarterly results. According to CNBC TV18, the market response indicates investor confidence in the company's ability to maintain growth momentum and execute its strategic initiatives in the competitive digital advertising space. The stock's performance on January 30, 2026, demonstrates market confidence in Affle 3i's growth trajectory and its ability to consistently deliver strong financial results.
