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ADANIPORTS Infrastructure 30 Oct 2025

Adaniports Ltd — Q2 FY26

APSEZ delivered a record Q2FY26 with revenue of ₹9,167 crore (+30% YoY), EBITDA of ₹5,550 crore (+27% YoY), and PAT of ₹3,120 crore (+29% YoY).

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Revenue ₹9,167 Cr +30%
EBITDA ₹5,550 Cr +27%
PAT ₹3,120 Cr +29%
EBITDA Margin
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APSEZ delivered a record Q2FY26 with revenue of ₹9,167 crore (+30% YoY), EBITDA of ₹5,550 crore (+27% YoY), and PAT of ₹3,120 crore (+29% YoY). Domestic ports achieved a record H1 EBITDA margin of 74.2% and market share of 28.1%, driven by operational efficiencies and favorable cargo mix. International ports revenue hit a lifetime high of ₹1,077 crore, with EBITDA margin improving 969 bps YoY. Logistics revenue surged 79% to ₹1,055 crore, and marine revenue grew 237%. Management maintained its FY26 EBITDA guidance of ₹21,000-22,000 crore and reiterated the 1 billion ton volume target by FY30, supported by a ₹75,000 crore five-year capex plan. Key risks include potential delays in the NQXT Australia acquisition and geopolitical impacts on trade flows.

Key Numbers

Domestic Ports Market Share 28.1%
+70bps YoY

Market share increased from 27.4% in Q2FY25, driven by container share rising to 45.9%.

Domestic Ports H1 EBITDA Margin 74.2%
+200bps YoY

Highest-ever H1 margin, reflecting cost optimization and revenue mix improvements.

Logistics Revenue Growth ₹1,055 crore
+79% YoY

Driven by asset-light trucking and international freight network services.

Marine Revenue Growth ₹641 crore
+237% YoY

Boosted by vessel acquisitions in Middle East and West Africa; vessel count rose to 127.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q2 FY26 vs Q1 FY26
3 new guidance3 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
FY26 EBITDA guidance of ₹21,000-22,000 crore

Management reiterated the full-year EBITDA guidance range despite strong H1 performance, indicating confidence in sustained momentum.

NEW
Five-year capex plan of ₹75,000 crore

Capex will be deployed across ports (₹45,000-50,000 crore), logistics, and marine, with focus on container capacity and evacuation infrastructure.

NEW
Domestic port margins sustainable at 75-77%

Management expects domestic port EBITDA margins to remain in the 75-77% range over the long term, driven by operating efficiencies.

UPDATED
International ports EBITDA margin target of ~45%

Long-term target for stabilized international port margins, with Colombo at ~50%, Haifa 30-40%, and Australia ~65%.

DROPPED
FY2026 EBITDA guidance of INR 22,000 crore maintained

Management reaffirmed the full-year EBITDA target despite Q1 volume headwinds, citing recovery in July and diversified revenue streams.

DROPPED
1 billion MT cargo target by 2030

Long-term volume target remains unchanged, with international ports expected to contribute 115 million MT.

DROPPED
Container capacity expansion across multiple ports

Investments in container berths at Mundra, Hazira, Gangavaram, Vizhinjam, and Colombo are underway to capture containerized trade growth.

NEW RISK
NQXT Australia acquisition delay

The acquisition is pending final approval from an Australian government department, with no clear timeline for closure.

NEW RISK
Geopolitical impact on trade flows

Geopolitical disruptions (e.g., Operation Swords of Iron) have affected container volumes at Mundra, though recovery is underway.

NEW RISK
Mundra coal volume decline

Imported coal volumes at Mundra are under pressure due to power plant configuration changes, impacting overall port throughput.

NEW RISK
Concession renewal uncertainty for Gujarat ports

Renewal of concessions for Mundra and other Gujarat ports is pending; management expects closure in 'short order' but no firm timeline.

RISK GONE
Sustained weakness in Mundra coal volumes

Mundra coal volumes dropped 18% YoY due to lower thermal power demand and plant shutdowns, with recovery uncertain.

RISK GONE
Geopolitical disruptions impacting transshipment cargo

Transshipment volumes at Mundra were affected by geopolitical issues and shipping route changes, with recovery still in progress.

RISK GONE
Weather-related volume spillover in August

July saw delayed ship arrivals due to weather, and management noted potential spillover impact in August.

RISK GONE
Dependence on imported coal recovery for volume guidance

Management expects coastal coal to offset imported coal declines, but imported coal recovery is uncertain and may affect volume targets.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Logistics margin compression due to new business mix

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q3 FY25, Q4 FY25

New logistics businesses (trucking, freight forwarding) are at gestation stage with blended 10% margins; ramp-up to target levels may take time.

Capex guidance of INR 10,500-11,500 crore for FY25

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q4 FY25

Capex of INR 10,000-12,000 crore planned, primarily for container terminal expansion and logistics.

FY25 cargo volume guidance maintained at 460-480 MMT

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25

Management reiterated full-year cargo volume guidance of 460-480 million metric tons, confident in H2 recovery from agro/fertilizer season and new asset contributions.

Management Guidance

G

FY26 EBITDA guidance of ₹21,000-22,000 crore

Management reiterated the full-year EBITDA guidance range despite strong H1 performance, indicating confidence in sustained momentum.

Management guidance revenue
G

Five-year capex plan of ₹75,000 crore

Capex will be deployed across ports (₹45,000-50,000 crore), logistics, and marine, with focus on container capacity and evacuation infrastructure.

Management guidance capex
G

International ports EBITDA margin target of ~45%

Long-term target for stabilized international port margins, with Colombo at ~50%, Haifa 30-40%, and Australia ~65%.

Management guidance margins
G

Domestic port margins sustainable at 75-77%

Management expects domestic port EBITDA margins to remain in the 75-77% range over the long term, driven by operating efficiencies.

Management guidance margins

Key Risks

R

NQXT Australia acquisition delay

The acquisition is pending final approval from an Australian government department, with no clear timeline for closure.

medium · management_commentary
R

Geopolitical impact on trade flows

Geopolitical disruptions (e.g., Operation Swords of Iron) have affected container volumes at Mundra, though recovery is underway.

medium · management_commentary
R

Mundra coal volume decline

Imported coal volumes at Mundra are under pressure due to power plant configuration changes, impacting overall port throughput.

medium · analyst_question
R

Concession renewal uncertainty for Gujarat ports

Renewal of concessions for Mundra and other Gujarat ports is pending; management expects closure in 'short order' but no firm timeline.

low · analyst_question

Notable Quotes

Our focus is to increase the revenue and optimize the cost as much as possible. And this is the reflection on the EBITDA percentage which you are seeing month on month.
Ashwani Gupta · Director and CEO, Adani Ports and SEZ Limited
We are building a truly global integrated transport platform. The momentum we have demonstrated in the first half gives me confidence we are executing our strategy effectively and creating long-term value.
Ashwani Gupta · Director and CEO, Adani Ports and SEZ Limited
We expect the EBITDA margin when all these operations are stabilized to go from 26% to somewhere between, I mean, around 45%.
Doraiswami Muthukumaran · CFO, Adani Ports and SEZ Limited

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Adaniports's revenue in Q2 FY26?

Adaniports reported revenue of ₹9,167 Cr in Q2 FY26, representing a +30% change compared to the same quarter last year.

What guidance did Adaniports management give for FY27?

FY26 EBITDA guidance of ₹21,000-22,000 crore: Management reiterated the full-year EBITDA guidance range despite strong H1 performance, indicating confidence in sustained momentum. Five-year capex plan of ₹75,000 crore: Capex will be deployed across ports (₹45,000-50,000 crore), logistics, and marine, with focus on container capacity and evacuation infrastructure. International ports EBITDA margin target of ~45%: Long-term target for stabilized international port margins, with Colombo at ~50%, Haifa 30-40%, and Australia ~65%. Domestic port margins sustainable at 75-77%: Management expects domestic port EBITDA margins to remain in the 75-77% range over the long term, driven by operating efficiencies.

What are the key risks for Adaniports in FY27?

Key risks include NQXT Australia acquisition delay — The acquisition is pending final approval from an Australian government department, with no clear timeline for closure.; Geopolitical impact on trade flows — Geopolitical disruptions (e.g., Operation Swords of Iron) have affected container volumes at Mundra, though recovery is underway.; Mundra coal volume decline — Imported coal volumes at Mundra are under pressure due to power plant configuration changes, impacting overall port throughput.; Concession renewal uncertainty for Gujarat ports — Renewal of concessions for Mundra and other Gujarat ports is pending; management expects closure in 'short order' but no firm timeline..

Did Adaniports meet its previous quarter's guidance?

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Where can I read the full Adaniports Q2 FY26 concall transcript?

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