Adani Ports Q4 Profit Soars 48%: Exciting FY26 Revenue Growth Forecast at 16%

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has showcased remarkable financial growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, with its consolidated net profit soaring by 48% to Rs 3,014.22 crore. This is a significant increase from Rs 2,039.66 crore reported in the same quarter of the previous year. The company’s revenue also witnessed an impressive 23.1% jump, reaching Rs 8,488.44 crore compared to Rs 6,896.5 crore from the earlier year, as highlighted in their recent exchange filing.

Strong Q4 Performance Highlights

Revenue Growth: The company reported a 23.08% increase in revenue, amounting to Rs 8,488.44 crore.
EBITDA Surge: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) climbed 23.79% to Rs 5,005.96 crore.
Profit Margins: The profit margin improved slightly, increasing by 33 basis points to 58.97%.
Net Profit Increase: The net profit rose by 47.78%, reaching Rs 3,014.22 crore.

In light of this robust performance, the board has proposed a dividend of Rs 7 per share, rewarding shareholders for their support.

Operational Achievements in FY25

During fiscal year 2025, Adani Ports achieved significant operational milestones:

Cargo Volume Growth: The total cargo volume increased by 7%, totaling 450 million metric tons (MMT). This growth was primarily driven by a 20% rise in container traffic and a 9% increase in liquids and gas transport.
Market Share Expansion: The company’s all-India cargo market share climbed to 27%, up from 26.5% in FY24, while its container market share grew to 45.5%, compared to 44% the previous year.

Adani Ports successfully met its revenue target of Rs 31,000 crore and exceeded its revised EBITDA guidance of Rs 18,800-18,900 crore, achieving Rs 19,025 crore. Furthermore, the company’s net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 1.9x, down from 2.3x in FY24.

Looking Ahead: FY26 Forecast

As Adani Ports plans for fiscal year 2026, it has set ambitious targets:

Revenue Projections: Expected to reach between Rs 36,000-38,000 crore.
EBITDA Goals: Projected between Rs 21,000-22,000 crore.
Capital Expenditure: Planned capex of Rs 11,000-12,000 crore.
Debt Management: Aiming for a net debt to EBITDA ratio of up to 2.5x.

Growth Prospects

The company anticipates further growth in its port cargo volume, estimating between 505-515 MMT. Additionally, trucking revenue is expected to triple or quadruple from FY25’s Rs 428 crore, while marine revenue is forecasted to double from FY25’s Rs 1,144 crore.

Despite a slight decline of 0.05% in share price, closing at Rs 1,215.80 on the NSE, Adani Ports continues to demonstrate a strong trajectory for growth and profitability. Investors and analysts remain optimistic about the company’s future, making it a noteworthy player in the logistics and infrastructure sector.

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