Adani Ports Posts 10% Jump in Q4 Net Profit to ₹3,329 Crore

Adani Ports Posts Strong Q4 Results, Beats FY26 Guidance

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, a key player in the Adani Group, has reported a robust performance for the quarter ended March 31, with consolidated net profit rising 10.44% year-on-year to ₹3,328.96 crore, compared with ₹3,014.22 crore in the corresponding period last year.

The company's revenue for the quarter surged 26.5% to ₹10,737 crore, reflecting robust growth across its port operations and logistics segments. This significant increase is a testament to the company's ability to adapt and thrive in a volatile market environment.

Key Highlights of Q4 Performance

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Operationally, Adani Ports delivered a strong performance, with EBITDA rising 31% year-on-year to ₹6,559 crore. Margins expanded to 61.1 percent from 59% in the year-ago period, indicating improved efficiency, better scale benefits, and sustained momentum in core business operations.

The company's board of directors has recommended a dividend of ₹7.50 per equity share, translating to 375% on a face value of ₹2 per share, for the financial year 2025-26. This decision reflects the company's confidence in its financial performance and its commitment to rewarding shareholders.

Guidance for FY27

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Adani Ports has guided for revenue in the range of ₹43,000-₹45,000 crore and EBITDA of ₹25,000-₹26,000 crore, implying double-digit growth. Capital expenditure is estimated at ₹12,000-₹14,000 crore. The company expects to handle one billion tonnes of cargo by December 2030, with growth expected to be driven by a continued push in asset-light logistics and integrated transport solutions.

On the balance sheet front, gross debt stood at ₹55,103 crore, with cash reserves of ₹12,193 crore. This translated into a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1.9x. The company expects this ratio to remain at or below 2.5x going forward, indicating a comfortable leverage position while continuing to invest in growth.

Segment-Wise Performance

Adani Ports also crossed a significant milestone during the year, becoming the first Indian integrated transport operator to handle over 500 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in a single year. Cargo volumes for the quarter rose 13% year-on-year to 133.4 MMT. However, all-India market share edged lower to 26% from 26.3%, while container market share declined to 45.2% from 46.3%. Rail volumes were marginally lower at 166,646 TEUs.

Segment-wise, domestic ports revenue increased 13%, supported by market share gains. International ports revenue surged 34%, aided by the addition of NQXT in Australia and ramp-up at Colombo's CWIT terminal. Logistics revenue jumped 55%, driven by growth in trucking and international freight networks, while marine revenue rose 134% following fleet expansion.