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Revenue
₹6,248 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
24%
reported change
EBITDA
₹3,765 Cr
latest reported figure
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Adani Ports delivered its strongest ever quarterly performance in Q1 FY24, with record revenue of INR 6,248 crore (+24% YoY), EBITDA of INR 3,765 crore (+80% YoY), and PAT of INR 2,119 crore (+80% YoY). Cargo throughput hit 101.4 MMT (+12% YoY), driving market share gains of 200 bps to 26%. The port EBITDA margin expanded 150 bps to 72%, aided by operating leverage and cost controls. Logistics rail volumes grew 18% YoY, with 20-25% growth expected to continue. Management maintained FY24 cargo guidance of 370-390 MMT despite a strong Q1, citing prudence. Key growth drivers include capacity additions at Mundra, commissioning of Vizhinjam transshipment port by March 2024, and ramp-up at Haifa. Risks include potential slowdown in global trade and delays in union negotiations at Haifa impacting margin recovery.
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Guidance to track
- Management maintained the full-year cargo volume guidance of 370-390 MMT, despite Q1 achieving 101.4 MMT, citing prudence and potential for revision in Q3.
- CapEx for FY24 remains within the guided range of INR 4,500-5,000 crore, with no changes announced.
- Phase 1 of Vizhinjam transshipment port is expected to be commissioned by March 2024, with first cranes arriving in October 2023.
- Haifa Port is expected to handle 12-14 million tons of cargo by the end of FY24, with union negotiations for cost reduction targeted for completion by December 2023.
Risks flagged
- Export bans on food products and profit warnings from global shipping lines could impact cargo volumes, though management remains bullish on India trade.
- Union negotiations for manpower reduction at Haifa Port are ongoing; delays beyond December 2023 could hinder margin improvement.
- Cyclone Biparjoy caused 6 days of disruption at Gujarat ports, resulting in 2 MMT of lost cargo volume, though some may be recovered in subsequent quarters.
- Talks with Gujarat Maritime Board for concession extension are ongoing, with no clarity on timeline; policy formulation is awaited.
Key quotes
- APSEZ has delivered its strongest ever quarterly operating performance in Quarter 1 of FY 2024, with record quarterly cargo volumes, revenue and EBITDA and PAT.
- We are bullish on India, we are bullish on the trade. As you know, that we are multi-commodity, so we, as part of our de-risking, we don't rely only on container or only on coal.
- We would still hit our revenue and EBITDA targets even if we are a little bit short of the 500, in case if we do. We will still achieve the guidance of revenue and EBITDA.
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