TRAVELFOOD Q3 FY26 earnings call.
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₹456 Cr
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Revenue YoY
18.3%
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Travel Food Services delivered an exceptional Q3 FY26 with systemwide sales of ₹875 crore (+28.1% YoY) driven by 50+ unit mobilizations over 12 months. Consolidated revenue reached ₹456 crore (+18.3% YoY) with PAT at ₹137 crore (+35.3% YoY adjusted), reflecting strong operating leverage. Gross margin expanded 180bps to 83.9% on procurement efficiencies. Passenger traffic at TFS-operated airports grew 1.6% YoY, recovering from Q2 softness. December saw short-term disruption from FDTL regulations impacting airline operations, but January trends have normalized. The company added 30 units in Q3 reaching 530+ outlets across 19 airports, including Delhi T2 (14 outlets) and Navi Mumbai International Airport JV. Management targets sustained 25-28% PAT margins as new units mature. Key risks include upcoming contract renewals at Delhi T3 (Sep 2026), Chennai, and Kolkata, plus highway QSR expansion execution. International operations in Malaysia and Hong Kong are now profitable with strong traffic recovery.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects PAT margins to stabilize in the 25-28% range as new unit ramp-ups normalize and JV contributions grow. Current 30% Q3 margin is seasonally elevated.
- Highways identified as the next growth frontier similar to airports in 2008, with significant government investment in expressways and wayside amenities. Phased, calibrated approach planned.
- Pursuing lounge opportunities in Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets. Already operational in Malaysia and Hong Kong with second Kaira Lounge opened at Hong Kong International Airport.
- New Greenfield airports (Navi Mumbai, Noida, Guwahati via JV) revenue expected to be more meaningful in FY27 H2 as passenger volumes uptick and stores mobilize.
Risks flagged
- Delhi T3 contract (currently extended to September 2026) is up for renewal via open tender. This is a significant revenue exposure requiring competitive rebid.
- Kolkata was one of the few top-10 airports to see slight passenger decline in Q3, unlike the broad-based growth seen elsewhere in the network.
- Chennai and Kolkata contracts coming up for renewal in FY27-28. Analyst raised question on renewal risk; management acknowledged these as the next two-year renewal priorities.
- Simolina Kitchens deconsolidated effective October 14, 2024, affecting YoY comparability. Management adjusted Q3 FY25 numbers but investors should verify normalized growth calculations.
Key quotes
- Our EBITDA margin of nearly 40% during the quarter. Our consolidated PAT increased to rupees 1.37 billion in Q3 FY26 compared to rupees 1.1 billion in the same period last year reflecting a 35.3% year-on-year growth on an adjusted basis.
- The beauty of our business model is we tap across and we see the benefit if it goes a bit down somewhere we get a bit much more than that elsewhere. So that's what works well for us.
- Highways we see as being where airports were probably when we entered the business in 2008. We see highways being at that stage—significant government investment, private participation happening, access-controlled expressways with wayside amenities.
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