Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has reported robust financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, alongside significant operational milestones for the full year. The integrated transport operator announced a 9% increase in consolidated net profit for Q4, reaching Rs 3,308 crore, up from Rs 3,023 crore in the corresponding period last year.
Revenue for the quarter saw a substantial 26% jump, climbing to Rs 10,738 crore compared to Rs 8,488 crore in the prior year. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) also rose impressively by 20% to Rs 6,020 crore from Rs 5,006 crore in Q4 FY25.
Record Cargo Volumes and Exceeding Guidance
A major highlight for APSEZ was becoming the first Indian integrated transport operator to handle over 500 million metric tonnes (MMT) of port cargo volume in a single financial year. This achievement underscores the company's expanding operational capacity and market dominance.
Ashwani Gupta, Whole-time Director & CEO of APSEZ, commented on the performance, stating, “Our strong performance during the quarter underscores the resilience of our business model and the disciplined execution of our strategy. Despite the geopolitical volatility and ongoing global tariff uncertainty, we surpassed our FY26 guidance, led by record 500 MMT port cargo volumes.” The company successfully exceeded its own FY26 guidance, which included revenue targets of Rs 38,000 crore, EBITDA of Rs 22,800 crore, and capital expenditure between Rs 11,000-12,000 crore.
Dividend Recommendation and Future Outlook
In recognition of the strong financial year, the APSEZ board has recommended a dividend of Rs 7.5 per share for FY26. The record date for this dividend has been set for June 12, 2026.
Looking ahead to FY27, Adani Ports has provided optimistic guidance. The company projects revenue to be in the range of Rs 43,000 crore to Rs 45,000 crore, indicating an 11% to 16% growth. EBITDA is expected to reach between Rs 25,000 crore and Rs 26,000 crore, reflecting a 9% to 14% growth. Capital expenditure (Capex) for FY27 is estimated to be in the range of Rs 12,000 crore to Rs 14,000 crore, signaling continued investment in infrastructure and expansion.