Adani Ports Q2 Net Profit Up 16.5% to ₹3,682 Cr, Upgrades Full-Year FY27 Target
Adani Ports reported a 16.5% YoY rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to ₹3,682 crore on 24% revenue growth, upgrading its full-year revenue guidance to ₹46,000 crore.
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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), India's largest private port operator and integrated logistics provider, posted solid second-quarter results for FY27, reporting a 16.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹3,682 crore, up from ₹3,120 crore in Q2 FY26. Strong container cargo volumes, international port ramp-ups, and expanding rail logistics drove the performance, prompting the board to revise upward its full-year FY27 operational guidance.
What Happened
Consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter expanded 24.0% YoY to ₹11,340.40 crore compared to ₹9,145.20 crore in Q2 FY26. Consolidated operational EBITDA increased 23.1% YoY to ₹6,807 crore, with EBITDA margins remaining stable at 60.0%. Total cargo handled across APSEZ ports reached 128.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) during the quarter, registering a 12% YoY volume increase led by container and liquid cargo.
Q2 FY27 Financial Snapshot
| Financial Metric (Consolidated) | Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY26 | YoY Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹11,340.4 Cr | ₹9,145.2 Cr | +24.0% |
| Operating EBITDA | ₹6,807.0 Cr | ₹5,530.0 Cr | +23.1% |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 60.02% | 60.47% | -45 bps |
| Consolidated Net Profit (PAT) | ₹3,682.0 Cr | ₹3,120.0 Cr | +16.5% |
| Total Cargo Handled (MMT) | 128.5 MMT | 114.7 MMT | +12.0% |
| International Ports Revenue | ₹1,420.0 Cr | ₹830.0 Cr | +71.1% |
International port assets delivered standout top-line acceleration, with revenue surging 71.1% YoY to ₹1,420 crore and an EBITDA margin of 47.7%, driven by higher throughput at Haifa Port (Israel) and the commissioning of Phase-1 container terminals at Colombo (Sri Lanka). Domestic port revenue grew 13.2% YoY.
Guidance Upgrade & Capital Allocation
Encouraged by half-year throughput and logistics integration, APSEZ upgraded its full-year FY27 guidance across key metrics:
- Consolidated revenue target raised to ₹44,000–₹46,000 crore (from prior guidance of ₹41,000–₹43,000 crore).
- Consolidated EBITDA guidance lifted to ₹26,000–₹27,000 crore.
- Net Debt-to-EBITDA ratio maintained at a conservative 2.1x, well below the company's internal ceiling of 3.0x.
Independent TradeKaizen Analysis & Key Risks
TradeKaizen Analysis: APSEZ continues to consolidate its market leadership, handling approximately 28% of India's total maritime cargo traffic. The guidance upgrade reflects structural shifts in Indian containerization and freight multimodal transition. The growth in international assets provides geographic and dollar-linked revenue diversification.
Key risks include geopolitical conflict escalation affecting shipping lines in the Red Sea and Eastern Mediterranean, potential changes in concession agreements at major Indian state-owned landlord ports, and high leverage across sister group entities impacting overall cost of capital.
Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
Sources & References
- View sourceBSE India Corporate AnnouncementsExchange / Regulatory Filing
Financial Results for the Quarter and Half Year ended 30th September 2026
- View sourceThe Economic TimesNews Report
Adani Ports Q2 PAT Rises 16.5% to ₹3,682 Crore; Upgrades FY27 EBITDA Guidance
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