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This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Operating Cash Flow: MXN7.3 billion, up 21% year-on-year. Revenues: MXN7.4 billion, broadly stable. Non-Aeronautical Revenues: Increased nearly 10%, with ASUR US airports contributing MXN444 million. Aeronautical Revenues: Contracted by mid-single digit. Commercial Revenues per Passenger: Increased nearly 13% to MXN153 per passenger. EBITDA: Decreased nearly 9% to MXN4.6 billion. Adjusted EBITDA Margin: Declined 565 basis points to 62%. Net Majority Income: Increased 7% to MXN2.3 billion. Cash and Cash Equivalents: Nearly MXN12 billion. Net Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.9 times last 12 months EBITDA. Capital Expenditures: MXN2.0 billion, primarily in Mexico. Passenger Traffic: Declined 2.7% year-over-year to approximately 17 million passengers. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Sign with ASR. Is ASR fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: July 24, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV (NYSE:ASR) is expanding into attractive markets, diversifying its geographic and revenue mix, and increasing exposure to commercial revenues. The company plans to internalize technical assistance services, which will eliminate recurring external fees and retain future economic benefits within the company. ASUR's strong financial position allows for extraordinary cash dividends, reflecting solid cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. ASUR US provides direct exposure to non-regulated dollar-denominated commercial revenues at major US airports, with ongoing commercial transformations at JFK and LAX. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 0.9, providing flexibility for capital programs and strategic growth initiatives. Total passenger traffic declined 2.7% year-over-year, with significant declines in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Aeronautical revenues contracted due to softer traffic in Mexico and Puerto Rico and the stronger Mexican peso affecting international operations. Consolidated EBITDA decreased nearly 9%, with declines in Mexico and Puerto Rico, and the US commercial business operating at a lower margin. Administrative expenses in Mexico remain elevated, driven by increased labor costs and medical insurance expenses. The operating environment re…Read full documentShow less
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Operating Cash Flow: MXN7.3 billion, up 21% year-on-year. Revenues: MXN7.4 billion, broadly stable. Non-Aeronautical Revenues: Increased nearly 10%, with ASUR US airports contributing MXN444 million. Aeronautical Revenues: Contracted by mid-single digit. Commercial Revenues per Passenger: Increased nearly 13% to MXN153 per passenger. EBITDA: Decreased nearly 9% to MXN4.6 billion. Adjusted EBITDA Margin: Declined 565 basis points to 62%. Net Majority Income: Increased 7% to MXN2.3 billion. Cash and Cash Equivalents: Nearly MXN12 billion. Net Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.9 times last 12 months EBITDA. Capital Expenditures: MXN2.0 billion, primarily in Mexico. Passenger Traffic: Declined 2.7% year-over-year to approximately 17 million passengers. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Sign with ASR. Is ASR fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: July 24, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV (NYSE:ASR) is expanding into attractive markets, diversifying its geographic and revenue mix, and increasing exposure to commercial revenues. The company plans to internalize technical assistance services, which will eliminate recurring external fees and retain future economic benefits within the company. ASUR's strong financial position allows for extraordinary cash dividends, reflecting solid cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. ASUR US provides direct exposure to non-regulated dollar-denominated commercial revenues at major US airports, with ongoing commercial transformations at JFK and LAX. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 0.9, providing flexibility for capital programs and strategic growth initiatives. Total passenger traffic declined 2.7% year-over-year, with significant declines in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Aeronautical revenues contracted due to softer traffic in Mexico and Puerto Rico and the stronger Mexican peso affecting international operations. Consolidated EBITDA decreased nearly 9%, with declines in Mexico and Puerto Rico, and the US commercial business operating at a lower margin. Administrative expenses in Mexico remain elevated, driven by increased labor costs and medical insurance expenses. The operating environment remains challenging, particularly in Mexico, with issues such as jet fuel price increases and airline bankruptcies affecting traffic. Q: We saw softer implicit tariff in your aeronautical revenues. Can you comment on your maximum tariff compliance and expectations for the year given today's FX? Also, how do you see costs evolving, especially with the internalization and Motiva acquisition? A: We are experiencing pressure on the maximum tariff due to changes in passenger mix, particularly the decrease in US traffic. Our goal remains 99% compliance by year-end. Regarding costs, we had one-time expenses related to Motiva and the US, including legal fees for internalization, which won't recur in the future. The main issue this quarter was revenue loss due to decreased passenger numbers at Cancun and Puerto Rico airports. Q: Regarding Motiva's airports, what is the status of regulatory approvals, and are there any expected synergies from the transaction? A: The delay is primarily in Brazil, but we expect to complete the acquisition in the third quarter. We do not anticipate significant synergies from the transaction and have no plans for partial divestment of these assets at this time. Q: Administrative expenses in Mexico have increased significantly. Is this the new normal, and what is driving these costs? A: The increase is due to higher minimum wages and a significant rise in medical insurance costs following a tax reform by the Mexican government. Q: Can you explain the weakness in Cancun traffic and your expectations for growth? A: The decline is due to several factors, including a 42% increase in jet fuel prices, Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy, and high levels of sargassum. We expect recovery by the end of the summer season, with improved seat availability by November and December. Q: What is the expected EBITDA margin for ASUR US once IFRS 16 effects normalize, and is ASUR US considered a platform for future US expansions? A: The current EBITDA margin for ASUR US is around 9%, which is lower than our other regions. We expect this margin to increase but not to match Mexico's levels. ASUR US is indeed intended as a platform for future expansion in the United States. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-07-24Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Interested in Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A. de C.V.? Here are five stocks we like better. Passenger traffic fell 2.7% in Q2 to about 17 million, as weakness in Mexico and Puerto Rico outweighed growth in Colombia. Cancun remained under pressure, with management blaming lower U.S. demand, airline capacity issues, higher fares and sargassum. Revenue and profitability held up thanks to stronger commercial business and U.S. airport operations. Excluding construction items, revenue was roughly flat at MXN 7.4 billion, while EBITDA rose nearly 9% to MXN 4.6 billion and net majority income increased 7%. ASUR is pushing ahead with growth projects and shareholder returns, including Cancun terminal expansions, the Motiva airport portfolio acquisition, and a proposal to internalize technical-assistance services. The board also proposed two extraordinary cash dividends, supported by strong cash flow and a solid balance sheet. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (NYSE:ASR) said second-quarter passenger traffic declined as softer demand in Mexico and Puerto Rico offset continued growth in Colombia, while the airport operator advanced expansion projects, its proposed acquisition of Motiva’s airport portfolio and a plan to internalize technical-assistance services. Total passenger traffic fell 2.7% year over year to approximately 17 million passengers. Mexico traffic declined 5%, led by continued weakness at Cancun, while Puerto Rico traffic decreased 3.5%. Colombia traffic rose 3.6%, supported by demand and improved connectivity. → Could Truth API Become Trump Media’s First Meaningful Revenue Driver? Chief Executive Officer Adolfo Castro said Cancun’s international traffic remained under pressure, particularly among U.S. travelers. He cited airline capacity constraints, Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy, higher airfares associated in part with elevated jet fuel prices, and heavy sargassum conditions as factors affecting demand. Passenger volumes to and from the U.S., Europe, South America and Mexico declined 11.7%, 11.8%, 6.5% and 1.9%, respectively, while Canadian traffic increased 10.5%. “The summer is lost,” Castro said in response to an analyst question on Cancun traffic, adding that the company expects conditions to improve following the summer season. Based on airline-published seat data, ASUR sees increased offered seats for November and December compared with the pri…Read full documentShow less
Interested in Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A. de C.V.? Here are five stocks we like better. Passenger traffic fell 2.7% in Q2 to about 17 million, as weakness in Mexico and Puerto Rico outweighed growth in Colombia. Cancun remained under pressure, with management blaming lower U.S. demand, airline capacity issues, higher fares and sargassum. Revenue and profitability held up thanks to stronger commercial business and U.S. airport operations. Excluding construction items, revenue was roughly flat at MXN 7.4 billion, while EBITDA rose nearly 9% to MXN 4.6 billion and net majority income increased 7%. ASUR is pushing ahead with growth projects and shareholder returns, including Cancun terminal expansions, the Motiva airport portfolio acquisition, and a proposal to internalize technical-assistance services. The board also proposed two extraordinary cash dividends, supported by strong cash flow and a solid balance sheet. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (NYSE:ASR) said second-quarter passenger traffic declined as softer demand in Mexico and Puerto Rico offset continued growth in Colombia, while the airport operator advanced expansion projects, its proposed acquisition of Motiva’s airport portfolio and a plan to internalize technical-assistance services. Total passenger traffic fell 2.7% year over year to approximately 17 million passengers. Mexico traffic declined 5%, led by continued weakness at Cancun, while Puerto Rico traffic decreased 3.5%. Colombia traffic rose 3.6%, supported by demand and improved connectivity. → Could Truth API Become Trump Media’s First Meaningful Revenue Driver? Chief Executive Officer Adolfo Castro said Cancun’s international traffic remained under pressure, particularly among U.S. travelers. He cited airline capacity constraints, Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy, higher airfares associated in part with elevated jet fuel prices, and heavy sargassum conditions as factors affecting demand. Passenger volumes to and from the U.S., Europe, South America and Mexico declined 11.7%, 11.8%, 6.5% and 1.9%, respectively, while Canadian traffic increased 10.5%. “The summer is lost,” Castro said in response to an analyst question on Cancun traffic, adding that the company expects conditions to improve following the summer season. Based on airline-published seat data, ASUR sees increased offered seats for November and December compared with the prior year. → GE Vernova Just Sent a Mixed AI Signal to Investors Excluding construction revenue and costs, quarterly revenue was broadly stable at MXN 7.4 billion. Non-aeronautical revenue increased nearly 10%, aided by MXN 444 million from ASUR’s U.S. airport commercial operations and 30% growth in Colombia. Aeronautical revenue declined by a mid-single-digit percentage, reflecting softer traffic in Mexico and Puerto Rico as well as the impact of a stronger Mexican peso on international operations and local operations with a U.S. dollar component. Commercial revenue per passenger increased nearly 13% to MXN 153. In Mexico, commercial revenue per passenger declined by a single-digit percentage to MXN 145.7, while Puerto Rico and Colombia posted low- and high-single-digit increases, respectively. → D-Wave Quantum or a Quantum ETF: Which Is the Better Bet? The company added 40 commercial spaces over the past 12 months, including 29 in Colombia, eight in Puerto Rico and three in Mexico. During the quarter, ASUR completed a $125 million commercial transformation of JFK Terminal 8, opening more than 60 dining, retail, duty-free and experiential concepts. Consolidated EBITDA rose nearly 9% to MXN 4.6 billion. EBITDA declined 9% in Mexico and 17% in Puerto Rico, while it increased 1% in Colombia. ASUR’s U.S. airports contributed MXN 20 million in EBITDA, which management said does not yet reflect the platform’s earnings potential. The adjusted EBITDA margin declined 560 basis points to 62%, due to lower revenue in Mexico and Puerto Rico and the consolidation of the lower-margin U.S. commercial business. Net majority income increased 7% to MXN 2.3 billion. Castro said lower foreign-exchange losses in Mexico and lower income-tax expenses in Mexico and Colombia helped offset the benefit related to amortization of the fair-value adjustment on the Colombian acquisition loan following its repayment. Management said certain costs during the quarter were one-time expenses connected to the Motiva transaction, U.S. operations and legal work related to the proposed internalization project. Castro said those expenses were not significant relative to the revenue impact from lower passenger traffic, including a loss of roughly 500,000 passengers at Cancun and 135,000 in Puerto Rico. Mexico administrative expenses were also affected by higher minimum wages and a 39% increase in medical insurance costs following a Mexican tax reform, Castro said. He characterized the higher insurance expense as recurring rather than a one-time item. ASUR said changing passenger mix, including lower U.S. traffic, put pressure on its maximum tariff. The company nevertheless expects to achieve approximately 99% maximum-tariff compliance for the full year. Capital expenditures increased to MXN 2 billion during the quarter, primarily in Mexico. At Cancun, ASUR expects its new Terminal 1 to open in the fourth quarter. The facility is intended to help rebalance passenger flows, including moving most South American operations from Terminal 2, easing pressure on that terminal and creating additional commercial capacity. The company is also executing the second phase of Terminal 4’s expansion at Cancun, including four new boarding gates, a connecting taxiway and related airside and roadway infrastructure. The project is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2028. ASUR said it is progressing toward completing its acquisition of Motiva during the second half of 2026, subject to remaining regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Castro said Brazil is the region taking longer in the approval process and that the company is now targeting completion in the third quarter. The transaction would add 20 airports across Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Curaçao, including ASUR’s entry into Brazil. The core portfolio handles approximately 45 million passengers annually. Castro said ASUR does not currently expect significant synergies from the deal and is not considering a partial sale of the acquired assets. ASUR ended the quarter with nearly MXN 12 billion in cash and cash equivalents and net debt equal to 0.9 times last-12-month EBITDA. The company said its balance sheet provides flexibility to fund capital commitments, complete the Motiva transaction and pursue other projects. In the U.S., commercial development at JFK’s New Terminal 1 is continuing ahead of an expected first-quarter 2027 opening, after an originally anticipated July 2026 opening. Castro said the U.S. operation’s current EBITDA margin is about 9% and should improve, though it is not expected to reach the margins generated in Mexico. ASUR also continues to develop commercial space at LAX ahead of the 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ASUR will ask shareholders at an Aug. 20 meeting to approve the internalization of special technical-assistance and technology-transfer services currently provided by strategic partner ITA. The proposed merger would result in the issuance of approximately 7.3 million net new ASUR shares to ITA shareholders, equal to about 2.4% of current shares outstanding. ASUR recognized approximately MXN 401 million in technical-assistance fees during 2025. If approved, the company would assume the related operating costs, eliminate the recurring external fee and retain future economic benefits from those activities internally. The board also proposed two extraordinary cash dividends of MXN 10 per share, with payments proposed for Nov. 24 and Dec. 15. Castro said first-half operating cash flow increased 21% year over year to MXN 7.3 billion, supporting shareholder returns while preserving flexibility for investments and future growth opportunities. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, SAB. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR) is a leading airport operator in Mexico specializing in the development, operation and management of airports under long-term concession agreements. The company’s core business activities include the operation of passenger and cargo terminals, the administration of retail and service concessions, the provision of parking and ground-support services, and the implementation of security and maintenance programs. ASR holds concession rights for nine airports across southeastern Mexico, including premier tourism hubs such as Cancún, Cozumel and Huatulco, as well as regional facilities in Mérida, Oaxaca, Veracruz and Minatitlán. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. The article "Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste Q2 Earnings Call Highlights" was originally published by MarketBeat. View MarketBeat's top stocks for July 2026.
TranscriptFY2026 Q22026-07-24FY2026 Q2 earnings call transcript
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FY2026 Q2 earnings call transcript
Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to ASUR's second quarter 2026 results conference call. My name is Christine. I will be your operator. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. We will conduct a question-and-answer session toward the end of today's conference. If you would like to ask a question, please press star one. If you want to withdraw your question at any time, please press star two. If you are using a speakerphone, please lift the handset before making a selection. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded. Mr. David Barlow, Corporate Governance Strategic Planning Manager and IRO at ASUR, please go ahead, sir.
Thank you, Christine. Thank you everyone for joining us today to discuss ASUR's results for the second quarter of 2026. With me on today's call is Adolfo Castro, Chief Executive Officer. Additional details about our results can be found in our press release, which was issued yesterday after market close and is available on our website. As usual, all comparisons discussed on this call will be year-over-year. All figures are expressed in MXN unless specified otherwise.
As a reminder, certain statements made during the call today may constitute forward-looking statements, which are based on current management expectations and beliefs and are subject to several risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including factors that may be beyond our company's control. Please refer to the forward-looking statements disclosure included in this earnings presentation for additional information. With that, I'll turn the call to Adolfo. Please go ahead, Adolfo.
Thank you, David. Good morning, everyone. I'm going to start today's conference call with a discussion on the strategic initiatives that are setting the foundation of ASUR's next stage of development and growth. I will briefly review quarterly results. Our objective is to continue building the leading airport group in the Americas.
We're doing this by expanding into attractive markets, diversifying our geographic and revenue mix, diminishing the dependence in one market, increasing our exposure to commercial revenues, and improving the efficiency of our operational model. The Motiva transaction, ASUR US airports, the investment program at Cancun Airport, and the proposed internalization of the technical assistance services are key components to achieving our goal. Let me begin with the proposal that we propose to the shareholders meeting that is going to take place on August the 20th.
We are asking shareholders to consider approving ASUR's plan to internalize the special technical assistance and technology transfer services currently provided by our strategic partner, ITA. We believe this is an important step in ASUR's evolution. It will bring these capabilities, personnel expertise, and know-how into ASUR, simplify our corporate structure, and better align our operational model with the scale and complexity of our growing international platform. The transaction would be implemented through a merger and would involve the issuance of approximately 7.3 million net new ASUR shares to ITA shareholders, equivalent to approximately 2.4% of the current shares outstanding. For reference, ASUR recognized approximately MXN 401 million in technical assistance fees during 2025. If the transaction is approved, these services will be performed by ASUR.
We will assume the related operating cost, the recurring external fee will be eliminated, and the future economic benefits of these activities would remain within the company. The proposal was reviewed and negotiated under the leadership of the Audit and Corporate Practices Committee, which is composed exclusively of independent directors and supported by independent financial and legal advisors. Separately, the board has proposed two extraordinary cash dividends to be paid, MXN 10 per share on November 24th and December 15th, respectively. The proposal reflects ASUR's strong financial position, solid cash generation, and disciplined approach to capital allocation. During the first half of the year, we generated MXN 7.3 billion in operating cash flow, an increase of 21% year-over-year. This cash-generating capacity allows to return excess capital to shareholders while preserving the flexibility to fund our investment commitments and pursue future growth opportunities.
Shareholders will also be asked to approve amendments to the bylaws. To align them with the current regulatory framework, and second, if the internalization is approved, to reflect the changes resulting from the merger. We encourage shareholders to review the information statement for additional details. Turning to MOTIVA, we are actively progressing to complete acquisition during the second half of 2026.
The transaction remains subject to remaining regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Once completed, the transactions will add a portfolio of 20 airports across Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Curaçao, including entry into Brazil, the largest aviation market in Latin America. The core portfolio handles approximately 45 million passengers annually and will significantly increase the source of scale and geographic diversification. Our under-levered balance sheet enables to fund these transaction with debt, while at the same time preserving financial flexibility for other high-return projects, including dividend payments.
ASUR US provides directly exposure to the non-regulated dollar-denominated commercial revenues at the three major U.S. airports, with over 35 million annual customers and revenues above U.S. benchmarks. ASUR US also is a platform from which we will continue further developing our commercial capabilities in the U.S. On April 21st, ASUR US completed the $125 million commercial transformation of JFK Terminal eight, opening more than 60 dining, retail, duty-free, and experiential concepts. At JFK new Terminal one, commercial development continues ahead of its expected opening towards the first quarter next year. As a result, the current financial contribution does not yet represent the earning potential of the U.S. platform. At LAX, we continue remodeling and developing commercial spaces ahead of the Super Bowl in 2027 and the Olympics and Paralympic Games in 2028.
In Mexico, construction of the new Terminal 1 continues at Cancun, which we plan to be open during the fourth quarter. Once operational, Terminal 1 will allow to begin rebalancing passenger flows, including moving most of South American operations from Terminal 2. This should reduce pressure on Terminal 2 and improve the passenger experience and create additional commercial capacity. In parallel, we continue executing the broad Master Development Program. This includes the second phase of Terminal 4 expansion, which will add four boarding new gates and a connecting taxiway, together with the related airside and roadway infrastructure. The project is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2028 and is designed to expand capacity, improve passenger and air cargo flows, and support Cancun's longer-term growth.
Together, these initiatives support the same objective: a larger and more geographically balanced airport platform in markets with attractive long-term demand, greater contribution from commercial revenues, and more efficient operating and equity structure. Turning to passenger traffic. Total traffic declined 2.7% year-on-year to approximately 17 million passengers, reflecting softer performance in Mexico and Puerto Rico, partially offset by continued growth in Colombia.
In Mexico, traffic declined 5%, primarily reflecting continued pressure at Cancun, where international traffic remains softer, particularly from the U.S., our largest international source market. Airline capacity constraints, Spirit bankruptcy, and higher airfares partially reflected elevated jet fuel prices also affected demand. In addition, the World Cup did not generate incremental tourism flow into Mexican Caribbean. Most of our other Mexican airports performed better and partially offset the decline at Cancun.
Passenger volumes to and from the U.S., Europe, South America, and Mexico decreased by 11.7%, 11.8%, 6.5%, 1.9% respectively, while Canada increased 10.5%. Puerto Rico traffic declined 3.5%, reflecting the effects of the Spirit bankruptcy together with softer domestic and international demand. Domestic remain affected by airline capacity and fare dynamics in the U.S. market, while international remain comparatively more resilient. It will take time for other airlines to absorb the Spirit passengers lost since May 2nd. Colombia traffic increased 3.6%, supported by a healthy demand and improved connectivity. Growth moderated against a strong comparison base that continued to outperform the rest of our portfolio. While near-term conditions in Mexico and Puerto Rico remain challenging, we continue to view much of the current pressure as capacity and affordability-related rather than a change in the long-term fundamentals of the travel demand.
Fleet availability should gradually improve as aircraft return to service, although the timing remains uncertain. Turning to financial performance, as usual, the figures I will disclose exclude construction revenue and construction costs, unless otherwise noted.
Revenues were broadly stable at MXN 7.4 billion. Non-aeronautical revenues increased nearly 10%, supported by the contribution from our U.S. airport, which added MXN 444 million and 30% growth in Colombia. By contrast, aeronautical revenues contracted by mid-single digit, mainly reflecting the softer traffic in Mexico and Puerto Rico, and the translation effect of the stronger Mexican peso in our international operations and local operations with a U.S. dollar component. Commercial revenues per passenger increased nearly 13% to MXN 153 per passenger, primarily reflecting the addition of the U.S. commercial base. A single-digit decline to MXN 145.7 per passenger in Mexico was offset by a low and high single-digit increases in Puerto Rico and Colombia respectively.
Softer performance in Mexico and Puerto Rico resulted from lower traffic and FX headwinds, given the strength of the Mexican peso. The expansion of our commercial footprint is ongoing, with 40 new commercial spaces, 29 in Colombia, eight in Puerto Rico, and three in Mexico over the last 12 months. As previously mentioned, we completed the commercial transformation of JFK Terminal 8 during the quarter. Consolidated EBITDA increased nearly 9% to MXN 4.6 billion. EBITDA declined 9% in Mexico, 17% in Puerto Rico, while increasing 1% in Colombia. U.S. airports contributed MXN 20 million of EBITDA, reflecting the platform's current development stage.
This contribution is not yet representative of its earnings potential, as JFK Terminal 8 continues to ramp up and JFK new Terminal 1 is expected to open during the first quarter next year, while commercial spaces at LAX and Chicago O'Hare have been expanded and upgraded. Adjusted EBITDA margin declined 560 basis points year-over-year to 62% due to lower revenues in Mexico and Puerto Rico and the consolidation of the U.S. commercial business, which is operating at a lower margin. Net majority income increased 7% to MXN 2.3 billion, as lower foreign exchange loss in Mexico, lower income tax expenses in Mexico and Colombia, was offset by the benefit from the amortization of the fair value adjustment related to the Colombian acquisition loan following its repayment.
We ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of nearly MXN 12 billion, and Net Debt to EBITDA of 0.9X last 12 months EBITDA. Our balance sheet remains strong and provides flexibility to execute and fund our committed capital program, complete the Motiva transaction, and continue pursuing our broader strategic priorities. During the quarter, we stepped up capital expenditures to MXN 2.0 billion, with the majority of these funded in Mexico as we advance in our capital program, including the projects at Cancun that I already discussed. While the operating environment remains challenging, particularly in Mexico, as usual, it's moving in the right direction as we are making progress executing our strategic growth initiatives. Better equity structure and diversification.
Our expansion through the Motiva acquisition, our U.S. commercial operations, and the ongoing cost efficiency efforts are strengthening our business and positioning the company for long-term growth. We remain disciplined with the capital allocation and cautious in our outlook while continuing to create long-term, sustainable value for our shareholders, complemented with attractive dividend payments. We are ready to take your questions. Christine, please open the floor for questions.
Thank you. We will now begin the question-and-answer session. To ask a question, dial in by phone and press star one on your telephone keypad. Make sure your mute function is turned off, and if you are using a speakerphone, please pick up your handset before pressing the keys. To withdraw your question, press star, then two. Please limit yourself to one question and one follow-up. Join the queue again if you have additional questions. At this time, we will pause momentarily to assemble our roster. Thank you. Our first question comes from the line of Rodolfo Ramos with Bradesco BBI. Please proceed with your question.
Good morning, Adolfo, David. Thanks for taking my questions. A couple here, if I may, into my follow-up there. We saw softer implicit tariff in your aeronautical revenues. Wanted to check on your maximum tariff compliance and where you expect to end the year given today's FX. The second is on your cost side, whether you think that this quarter represents a good base going forward, and how does the internalization might play there? I don't know if you're seeing still extraordinary expenses on the Motiva acquisition, and how can those evolve going forward? Thank you.
Thank you, Rodolfo. Yes, of course, we are seeing some pressure in the maximum tariff due to the fact that the passenger mix is changing in comparison with last year. The decrease in the U.S. traffic had an impact. Of course, as always, we will have a very clear objective, which is 99% maximum tariff compliance by the end of the year. In terms of the cost, yes, we have one-time costs during the quarter related to Motiva, related to the U.S., some additional fees, legal fees, due to the internalization of the project. Nothing that will be there in the future. It's true.
Any way that we can give us a sense of sizing of these expenses that you expect to
Those are, I would say, in general terms, not so important. The clear problem we had during the quarter was the loss of half a million passengers in the case of Cancun, and 135,000 in the case of Puerto Rico. The problem is in the revenue side.
Okay. Thank you, Adolfo.
You're welcome.
Our next question comes from the line of Guilherme Mendes with JPMorgan. Please proceed with your question.
Yes, good morning, all. Thanks for taking my question. Hi, Adolfo and David. I have a couple regarding Motiva's airports. The first is on the approval. You said the expectation for the second half of the year. I recall on the last call you mentioned about the second quarter of the year. If you can share which of the four regions are taking longer than expected. Also regarding synergies, I recall you guys talking about not expecting a lot of synergies on the transaction, if anything has changed on that front. Lastly, if I may, if you somehow consider a potential partial divestment of those assets once you incorporate them on your portfolio. Thank you.
Yes. The region that is holding up is the case of Brazil. We are very close to an end. I would say, I said second half. I would say third quarter. In the case of synergies, I don't see any important synergy. As I said before, we are basically expecting the same business as usual. In terms of selling some pieces, not for the moment.
Very clear. Thank you, Adolfo.
You're welcome.
Our next question comes from the line of Jens Spiess with Morgan Stanley. Please proceed with your question.
Yes, hello. Thank you, Adolfo, for taking my question. On the administrative expenses in Mexico, they remain quite elevated. I think they increased more than around 30% year-over-year. Should we expect this level to be more or less the new normal, and what's driving it? Is it mostly labor cost, minimum wage increases, and so on, or what is it?
Yeah, it's minimum wages, and also there was an issue with medical insurance costs that had increased significantly in the case of Mexico due to a tax reform by the Mexican government.
Okay. All right. Okay, perfect. Thank you.
You're welcome.
Our next question comes from the line of João Frizo with Goldman Sachs. Please proceed with your question.
Hey, Adolfo. Hey, David. Good morning, guys. I have a quick question around Cancun traffic. Just wanted to hear a bit your thoughts on why the weakness in that airport specifically. In the past, we had the issue with Tulum ramping up. I think that's behind us right now. I just wanted to hear your expectations for growth there going forward and what is driving the weakness we saw in June, but also in the months prior to that. Thank you very much, guys.
Well, the weakness is a cocktail of matters. One of the important ones is, of course, the jet fuel increase. Just to say jet fuel had increased 42% during the month of June due to the conflicts in the Middle East. That's one of the things. The second one, of course, the bankruptcy of Spirit Airlines, and it's going to take time for the other airlines to recuperate this. The case of Sargassum, which has been very high during this year, almost exceeding the levels of last year during the summer. In terms of the recuperation process, my opinion is that the summer is lost, and we are expecting the recuperation process up to the end of the summer season. Winter season, we see a better outlook, and I would say more seats, more offered seats than what we had last year.
That will be up to November, December this year.
That's great. Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
Our next question comes from the line of Abraham Fuentes with Banco Santander. Please proceed with your question. Abraham Fuentes, your line is live.
I think, sorry. I think my question was already answered. Sorry for that.
Our next question comes from the line of Pablo Ricalde with Itaú. Please proceed with your question.
Yes. Good morning, Adolfo. Good morning, everybody. Talking about the recently increasing tariffs in Mexico, which is your maximum tariff that you're charging now after July hike? I don't know if you can comment on that.
The maximum tariff is not what you collect on every single day. To comply the maximum tariff is the whole years from 1st of January up to December last year, at the end of the year. What I said is, what we're expecting is that the maximum tariff compliance for this year should be close to 99%.
Okay. Thank you.
Our next question comes from the line of Enrique Cantu with GBM. Please proceed with your question.
Adolfo, thank you for the call. I just have one quick question. During the quarter, inaudible generated only a modest EBITDA contribution despite a full quarter of consolidation. Could you provide more color on when should we expect the business to reach a more normalized profitability level?
I am really sorry, I cannot hear you well. Could you repeat your question, please?
Can you hear me now?
It's better, but not so better.
Okay, maybe I'll hang up and then call you again.
Okay, thanks.
Thank you.
Our next question comes from the line of Anton Mortenkotter with GBM. Please proceed with your question.
Hi, Adolfo. Thank you for taking my question. One of my questions, I am not sure if you can provide some color on how the current traffic curve looks against the expectations that you set during the last MDP revision. That is one. Another one, which I think is the one that Enrique was trying to ask, is regarding ASUR US EBITDA contribution. I think during previous calls you mentioned you were expecting somewhere closer to $20 million in EBITDA normalized. I am not sure if you are still expecting those same levels. Thank you.
Thank you for your questions. Of course, we are below our expectation of the previous MDP. We were not expecting all of these things that are happening today. In the case of ASUR U.S., the $20 million is not going to happen this year. Moreover, when we are not going to open new terminal one this year. Originally, it was expected to be open as from July the first. Now we are expecting at the end of first quarter next year.
Super useful. Thank you, Adolfo.
You're welcome.
Our next question comes from the line of Gabriel Himelfarb with Scotiabank. Please proceed with your question.
Hi, Adolfo. Good morning, and thanks for the call. Just two questions. What's the EBITDA margin level we should consider sustainable for ASUR US once the IFRS 16 effects normalize? Also, should we think about ASUR US as an asset or as a platform for future U.S. expansions? Thank you.
Gabriel, today's EBITDA margin in the U.S. operations is around 9%. It is a completely different business in comparison with what we have in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Colombia. Even though I do believe that this margin will increase in the future, of course, will never be comparable with the margin in the case of Mexico. It is important to say also that today we have some expenses in relation with the projects we are progressing. We are doing in the case of new terminal 1. Some of the cost is related to this project that is not generating tax, any revenue. Of course, what we have said is we want this to be a platform to grow in the United States. That is the most important objective we have with this project.
Okay. Thank you very much.
You are welcome.
Our next question comes from the line of Alan Macias with Bank of America. Please proceed with your question.
Hi. Good morning. Thank you for the call, Adolfo. To follow up on Cancun traffic. Focusing on domestic traffic, it has also been weak. The same factors apply for domestic traffic in Cancun? Thank you.
You know, the problem with the domestic has been the engine problem of Pratt & Whitney with Viva and Volaris, basically the case of Volaris. This has been improved. During the quarter, I had the opportunity to meet Enrique Beltranena, and he's saying that now Pratt & Whitney are delivering their aircrafts faster than what they have before. I am confident that we will see some increase in the coming quarters at this respect.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Our next question is a follow-up from Jens Spiess with Morgan Stanley. Please proceed with your question. Jens Spiess, your line's unmuted. Our next question comes from the line of Alberto Valerio with UBS. Please proceed with your question.
Thank you, Adolfo. Sorry if I am repeating question. My mind dropped it before. If you could provide some details, and when comes the terminal 1 operation, you said in the second half of the year, but should be middle of the third quarter, more to the end, more to the fourth quarter? Should we consider it the second quarter as a bottom for ASUR in terms of traffic, margins, costs, tariffs? Should we see improvement for the following quarters?
Okay, in the case of you are talking about new terminal, well, the terminal 1 in Cancun Airport. I am expecting that for the fourth quarter. New terminal 1 at JFK is first quarter next year. In terms of being this quarter the bottom line, that is what I hope. Not so sure, of course, in terms of the traffic. I do not expect something different for that quarter. I expect some improvement during the fourth quarter.
Perfect. If I may, I follow up. In terms of dynamic of airlines, do you see that change something with Viva and Volaris being one than it was before? Do you see a more bargain power from them to negotiate tariffs or not? Because you are still the cheapest one.
Well, basically, what I understand of their merge is that they will continue working separately, independent, so that the merge is just giving them the power to be able to negotiate better with the aircrafts. In terms of the traffic, in terms of the routes, they should be independent.
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Our next question is a follow-up from Rodolfo Ramos with Bradesco BBI. Please proceed with your question.
Thank you. Just a couple follow-ups, Adolfo, if I may. The insurance costs that you mentioned, are these expected to be recurring, or was this a one-time off? Again, if this is a good base to go off of. Second, you started to talk about a recovery in the fourth quarter and the winter season being the next test for Mexican traffic. Do you have any visibility today as to how the winter season is looking? I don't know if it's early, but vis-à-vis other years, either bookings or just conversations with the airlines. Thank you.
In the case of insurance, it is not one time. Basically, and let me give you the number, the cost of the insurance increased by 39%. It is going to be there. It is not going to change. In terms of the recovery, yes, we have some information using the database of the seats that are published by the airlines, and we see some increase in comparison with last year for November and December this year. The winter season.
Great. Thank you.
The beginning of the winter season.
Thanks.
As a reminder, if you have a question, please press star then one. We will pause momentarily to assemble our roster. Thank you. Our next question is a follow-up from Gabriel Himelfarb with Scotiabank. Please proceed with your question.
Hi. Hi again. Just a quick question. Did you mention that the new terminal at the JFK will be on the third quarter 2027? I think I didn't get well, for the new terminal in Cancun, it's fourth quarter this year? Thank you.
Gabriel. Yes. Terminal 1 in Cancun, fourth quarter this year. New Terminal 1 at JFK, first quarter next year.
Okay. Thank you.
You're welcome.
Again, if you have a question, please press star then one. One moment while we assemble our roster. Thank you. That concludes our question and answer portion of today's conference call. I would like to turn the call back over to Mr. Barlow for closing remarks.
Thank you, Christine. We would like to thank you all again for joining us on today's call. We look forward to speaking to you again in the next quarter, and have a nice day. Thank you very much.
Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes ASUR's second quarter 2026 results conference call. We would like to thank you again for your participation. You may now disconnect.
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-07-23ASUR ANNOUNCES 2Q26 RESULTS
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ASUR ANNOUNCES 2Q26 RESULTS
Total passenger traffic declined 2.7% YoY, reflecting declines of 5.0% in Mexico and 3.5% in Puerto Rico, partially offset by a 3.6% increase in Colombia MEXICO CITY, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the United States, and Colombia, today announced its results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. 2Q26 Highlights1 Total passenger traffic decreased 2.7% year-on-Year ("YoY"): Revenues increased 9.9% year over year to Ps.9,579.0 million. Excluding construction services, revenues remained relatively flat (-0.3%). 2Q26 includes Ps.443.8 million revenues from ASUR US Commercial Airports, LLC ("ASUR US Airports"), acquired in December 2025, with no comparable contribution in 2Q25. Commercial revenue per passenger increased 12.6% YoY to Ps.153.0. Consolidated EBITDA decreased 8.7% YoY to Ps.4,589.9 million. Adjusted EBITDA Margin (excluding IFRIC 12) declined to 62.0% from 67.6% in 2Q25. Cash and cash equivalents totaled Ps.11,641.4 million, with Net Debt-to-LTM EBITDA at 0.9x. 1 Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures are unaudited and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). All figures in this report are expressed in Mexican pesos, unless otherwise noted. Tables state figures in thousands of Mexican pesos, unless otherwise noted. Passenger figures for Mexico and Colombia exclude transit and general aviation passengers, unless otherwise noted. Commercial revenues include revenues from non-permanent ground transportation and parking lots. U.S. dollar figures are calculated at an exchange rate of US$1.00 = Ps.18.0033 (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación de Mexico) while Colombian peso figures are calculated at an exchange rate of COP.204.5200 = Ps.1.00 (source: Investing). Definitions for EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Majority Net Income can be found on page 20 of this report. For a full version of ASUR's Second Quarter of 2026 Earnings Release, please visit: https://www.asur.com.mx/informacion-financiera-page-0 2Q26 Earnings Call Day: Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET; 8:00 AM Mexico City time Dial-in: +1 877 407 4018 (U.S. Toll-Free); +1 201 689 8471 (International) Access Code: 13761602. Please dial-in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.…Read full documentShow less
Total passenger traffic declined 2.7% YoY, reflecting declines of 5.0% in Mexico and 3.5% in Puerto Rico, partially offset by a 3.6% increase in Colombia MEXICO CITY, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the United States, and Colombia, today announced its results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. 2Q26 Highlights1 Total passenger traffic decreased 2.7% year-on-Year ("YoY"): Revenues increased 9.9% year over year to Ps.9,579.0 million. Excluding construction services, revenues remained relatively flat (-0.3%). 2Q26 includes Ps.443.8 million revenues from ASUR US Commercial Airports, LLC ("ASUR US Airports"), acquired in December 2025, with no comparable contribution in 2Q25. Commercial revenue per passenger increased 12.6% YoY to Ps.153.0. Consolidated EBITDA decreased 8.7% YoY to Ps.4,589.9 million. Adjusted EBITDA Margin (excluding IFRIC 12) declined to 62.0% from 67.6% in 2Q25. Cash and cash equivalents totaled Ps.11,641.4 million, with Net Debt-to-LTM EBITDA at 0.9x. 1 Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures are unaudited and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). All figures in this report are expressed in Mexican pesos, unless otherwise noted. Tables state figures in thousands of Mexican pesos, unless otherwise noted. Passenger figures for Mexico and Colombia exclude transit and general aviation passengers, unless otherwise noted. Commercial revenues include revenues from non-permanent ground transportation and parking lots. U.S. dollar figures are calculated at an exchange rate of US$1.00 = Ps.18.0033 (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación de Mexico) while Colombian peso figures are calculated at an exchange rate of COP.204.5200 = Ps.1.00 (source: Investing). Definitions for EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Majority Net Income can be found on page 20 of this report. For a full version of ASUR's Second Quarter of 2026 Earnings Release, please visit: https://www.asur.com.mx/informacion-financiera-page-0 2Q26 Earnings Call Day: Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET; 8:00 AM Mexico City time Dial-in: +1 877 407 4018 (U.S. Toll-Free); +1 201 689 8471 (International) Access Code: 13761602. Please dial-in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Replay: Friday, July 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, ending at 11:59 PM ET on Friday, July 31, 2026. Dial-in: +1 844 512 2921 (U.S. Toll-Free); +1 412 317 6671 (International). Access Code: 13761602 Definitions Concession Services Agreements (IFRIC 12 interpretation). In Mexico and Puerto Rico, ASUR is required by IFRIC 12 to include in its income statement an income line, "Construction Revenues," reflecting the revenue from construction of, or improvements to concessioned assets made during the relevant period. The same amount is recognized under the expense line "Construction Costs" because ASUR hires third parties to provide construction services. Because equal amounts of Construction Revenues and Construction Costs have been included in ASUR's income statement as a result of the application of IFRIC 12, the amount of Construction Revenues does not have an impact on EBITDA, but it does have an impact on EBITDA Margin. In Colombia, "Construction Revenues" include the recognition of the revenue to which the concessionaire is entitled for carrying out the infrastructure works in the development of the concession, while "Construction Costs" represents the actual costs incurred in the execution of such additions or improvements to the concessioned assets. Majority Net Income reflects ASUR's equity interests in each of its subsidiaries and therefore excludes the 40% interest in Aerostar that is owned by other shareholders. Other than Aerostar, ASUR owns (directly or indirectly) 100% of its subsidiaries. EBITDA means net income before provision for taxes, deferred taxes, profit sharing, non-ordinary items, participation in the results of associates, comprehensive financing cost, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as an indicator of our operating performance, as an alternative to cash flow or as an indicator of liquidity. Our management believes that EBITDA provides a useful measure that is widely used by investors and analysts to evaluate our performance and compare it with other companies. EBITDA is not defined under U.S. GAAP or IFRS and may be calculated differently by different companies. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated by dividing EBITDA by total revenues excluding construction services revenues for Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Colombia and excludes the effect of IFRIC 12 with respect to the construction of, or improvements to concessioned assets. ASUR is required by IFRIC 12 to include in its income statement an income line reflecting the revenue from construction of, or improvements to concessioned assets made during the relevant period. The same amount is recognized under the expense line "Construction Costs" because ASUR hires third parties to provide construction services. In Mexico and Puerto Rico, because equal amounts of Construction Revenues and Construction Costs have been included in ASUR's income statement as a result of the application of IFRIC 12, the amount of Construction Revenues does not have an impact on EBITDA, but it does have an impact on EBITDA Margin, as the increase in revenues that relates to Construction Revenues does not result in a corresponding increase in EBITDA. In Colombia, construction revenues do have an impact on EBITDA, as construction revenues include a reasonable margin over the actual cost of construction. Like EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA Margin should not be considered as an indicator of our operating performance, as an alternative to cash flow or as an indicator of liquidity and is not defined under U.S. GAAP or IFRS and may be calculated differently by different companies. About ASUR Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a leading international airport operator with a portfolio of concessions to operate, maintain, and develop 16 airports across the Americas. The Company operates nine airports in southeastern Mexico, including Cancún Airport, the largest tourist gateway in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America; as well as six airports in northern Colombia, including Medellin international airport (Rionegro), the second busiest in Colombia. ASUR also holds a 60% interest in Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operator of Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, the island's primary international gateway. San Juan Airport was the first and remains the only major airport in the U.S. to have successfully completed a public–private partnership under the FAA Pilot Program. ASUR has recently expanded into airport commercial services through ASUR US Airports, which partners with airports and airlines to deliver enhanced retail and passenger experiences. ASUR US Airports operates at major U.S. hubs, including Los Angeles International, Chicago O'Hare, and John F. Kennedy International, and has historically shown competitive performance against U.S. commercial revenue benchmarks. Headquartered in Mexico, ASUR is listed on both the Mexican Bolsa (BMV) under the symbol ASUR, and on the NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol ASR. One ADS represents ten (10) B-series shares. For further information, visit www.asur.com.mx Analyst Coverage In accordance with Article 4.033.01 of the Mexican Stock Exchange Internal Rules, ASUR reports that the stock is covered by the following broker-dealers: Actinver, Banorte, BBVA, BofA Merrill Lynch, Bradesco BBI, BTG Pactual, Citi Global Markets, GBM Grupo Bursatil, Goldman Sachs, HSBC Securities, Insight Investment Research, Itau BBA Securities, Jefferies, J.P. Morgan, Punto Research, Santander, Scotiabank, UBS Casa de Bolsa and Vector. Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts with respect to the performance of ASUR issued by these analysts reflect their own views, and therefore do not represent the opinions, estimates or forecasts of ASUR or its management. Although ASUR may refer to or distribute such statements, this does not imply that ASUR agrees with or endorses any information, conclusions or recommendations included therein. Forward Looking Statements Some of the statements contained in this press release discuss future expectations or state other forward-looking information. Those statements are subject to risks identified in this press release and in ASUR's filings with the SEC. Actual developments could differ significantly from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information is based on various factors and was derived using numerous assumptions. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required by applicable law, we do not have an obligation to update or revise them, whether as a result of new information, future or otherwise. View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asur-announces-2q26-results-302833686.html
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-07-23Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BOSQUES DE LAS LOMAS, Mexico (AP) — BOSQUES DE LAS LOMAS, Mexico (AP) — Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV (ASR) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $132.1 million. The Bosques De Las Lomas, Mexico-based company said it had profit of $4.38 per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $4.92 per share. The airport facilities manager posted revenue of $550.9 million in the period. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste shares have decreased 17% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $269.84, a fall of 12% in the last 12 months. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ASR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ASR
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-25Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV (ASR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating ...
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV (ASR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: April 23, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Total passenger traffic increased by 1.9% year-on-year, driven by strong growth in Colombia and stabilization in Mexico. The integration of ASR's US airports contributed to non-aeronautical revenues, with expectations for further improvement as the platform scales. The company is focused on completing the Motiva transaction, which will significantly expand its footprint and reinforce long-term growth. Commercial revenues increased nearly 7%, reflecting new commercial operations in the U.S. and organic growth in Colombia. ASR's balance sheet shows significant flexibility for growth with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.8 times. Traffic trends were negatively affected by security-related events in Mexico and TSA-related disruptions in the U.S., impacting Puerto Rico. Total revenues increased only 0.2% year-on-year, with aeronautical revenues declining due to FX conversion impacts and lower traffic in Puerto Rico. Consolidated EBITDA margin declined nearly 600 basis points to 64.1% year-on-year, reflecting the ramp-up of U.S. operations and amortization changes in Colombia. Net majority income declined 20% year-on-year due to higher depreciation, amortization, and increased interest expenses. Operational costs increased by 25% year-on-year, driven by the integration of U.S. operations and inflationary pressures. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Signs with CIVB. Is ASR fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Q: Can you provide insights on the expected EBITDA contribution from ASUR's U.S. commercial business, considering the new commercial space at JFK? Also, are there any extraordinary expenses anticipated with the Motiva acquisition? A: Adolfo Castro, CEO, explained that the U.S. operations are still ramping up, with new openings at JFK Terminal 8 and the upcoming Terminal 1. The EBITDA for this year is expected to be around $20 million, with further growth anticipated next year. Regarding the Motiva acquisition, no significant extraordinary expenses are expected in the coming quarter. Q: What are the expectations for traffic trends in Mexico, and how might the World Cup affect routes like Cancun? A: Adolfo Castro, CEO, noted that traffic trends were affected by…Read full documentShow less
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: April 23, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Total passenger traffic increased by 1.9% year-on-year, driven by strong growth in Colombia and stabilization in Mexico. The integration of ASR's US airports contributed to non-aeronautical revenues, with expectations for further improvement as the platform scales. The company is focused on completing the Motiva transaction, which will significantly expand its footprint and reinforce long-term growth. Commercial revenues increased nearly 7%, reflecting new commercial operations in the U.S. and organic growth in Colombia. ASR's balance sheet shows significant flexibility for growth with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.8 times. Traffic trends were negatively affected by security-related events in Mexico and TSA-related disruptions in the U.S., impacting Puerto Rico. Total revenues increased only 0.2% year-on-year, with aeronautical revenues declining due to FX conversion impacts and lower traffic in Puerto Rico. Consolidated EBITDA margin declined nearly 600 basis points to 64.1% year-on-year, reflecting the ramp-up of U.S. operations and amortization changes in Colombia. Net majority income declined 20% year-on-year due to higher depreciation, amortization, and increased interest expenses. Operational costs increased by 25% year-on-year, driven by the integration of U.S. operations and inflationary pressures. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Signs with CIVB. Is ASR fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Q: Can you provide insights on the expected EBITDA contribution from ASUR's U.S. commercial business, considering the new commercial space at JFK? Also, are there any extraordinary expenses anticipated with the Motiva acquisition? A: Adolfo Castro, CEO, explained that the U.S. operations are still ramping up, with new openings at JFK Terminal 8 and the upcoming Terminal 1. The EBITDA for this year is expected to be around $20 million, with further growth anticipated next year. Regarding the Motiva acquisition, no significant extraordinary expenses are expected in the coming quarter. Q: What are the expectations for traffic trends in Mexico, and how might the World Cup affect routes like Cancun? A: Adolfo Castro, CEO, noted that traffic trends were affected by security events and TSA disruptions but are expected to stabilize. The World Cup is not anticipated to significantly impact Cancun traffic, as Mexico will host only 13 games, with most in Mexico City. Q: Could you elaborate on the investments in Colombia and any potential amendments to the concession agreement? A: Adolfo Castro, CEO, stated that an amendment was signed to allow investments of 165 billion Colombian pesos to improve service levels at the Medellin airport. This will extend the regulated revenue period to the end of 2027. Q: How does the appreciation of the Mexican peso affect maximum tariffs and expenses? A: Adolfo Castro, CEO, explained that maximum tariffs are based on pesos per passenger, so adjustments are made accordingly. There were also one-time expenses related to the U.S. acquisition, including professional fees and adjustments from the previous year. Q: What is the outlook for commercial revenues and passenger profiles, particularly in Puerto Rico? A: Adolfo Castro, CEO, highlighted that TSA delays in Puerto Rico affected commercial revenues, but there is no significant change in passenger spending behavior. The peso's appreciation against the dollar also impacted results. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-24Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Passenger traffic rose about 1.9% to nearly 90 million with Colombia driving growth (+11%) while Mexico was broadly stable (Cancún -2%) and traffic was hit late in the quarter by security incidents and TSA-related screening disruptions affecting U.S. flows and Puerto Rico. Revenue and profitability: total revenue (ex-construction) increased ~2.2% to MXN 8.4 billion, led by nearly 9% growth in non-aeronautical revenue from the first full consolidation of U.S. commercial operations, but operating expenses jumped 25%, pushing EBITDA up ~6% to MXN 5.4 billion while adjusted EBITDA margin fell ~600 bps and net income declined 20% to MXN 2.8 billion. U.S. ramp, balance sheet and capital plans: the U.S. commercial platform is in early ramp-up (Q1 negative EBITDA ~MXN 50m; 2026 EBITDA guidance ~MXN 20–30m), with long leases and upcoming JFK openings; ASUR ended the quarter with MXN 13.8 billion cash, net debt/EBITDA ~0.8x, FY capex guidance MXN 7.9 billion, and a proposed dividend of MXN 10 per share, while the Motiva deal awaits final approvals. Interested in Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A. de C.V.? Here are five stocks we like better. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (NYSE:ASR) reported first-quarter 2026 results amid what management described as a “period of transition,” with stabilizing traffic trends in Mexico, a maturing growth phase in Puerto Rico, and continued momentum in Colombia. On the company’s earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Adolfo Castro said the quarter was also affected by two disruptions that increased volatility in passenger trends late in the period: security-related events beginning Feb. 22 and TSA-related screening disruptions at U.S. airports that also impacted Puerto Rico. Castro said total passenger traffic increased 1.9% year over year to “nearly 90 million passengers,” supported by strong growth in Colombia, broadly stable traffic in Mexico, and “short-term softness” in Puerto Rico. Colombia remained the fastest-growing market, with traffic up 11%, driven by increased connectivity and demand. Within Colombia, Castro said domestic traffic increased 12%, outpacing 7% growth in international passengers. → Credo Stock Flashes Strong Bullish Signal—Upswing Just Starting In Mexico, management characterized trends as broadly stable, with international traffic showing modest growth while domestic traffic remained slightly below prior-y…Read full documentShow less
Passenger traffic rose about 1.9% to nearly 90 million with Colombia driving growth (+11%) while Mexico was broadly stable (Cancún -2%) and traffic was hit late in the quarter by security incidents and TSA-related screening disruptions affecting U.S. flows and Puerto Rico. Revenue and profitability: total revenue (ex-construction) increased ~2.2% to MXN 8.4 billion, led by nearly 9% growth in non-aeronautical revenue from the first full consolidation of U.S. commercial operations, but operating expenses jumped 25%, pushing EBITDA up ~6% to MXN 5.4 billion while adjusted EBITDA margin fell ~600 bps and net income declined 20% to MXN 2.8 billion. U.S. ramp, balance sheet and capital plans: the U.S. commercial platform is in early ramp-up (Q1 negative EBITDA ~MXN 50m; 2026 EBITDA guidance ~MXN 20–30m), with long leases and upcoming JFK openings; ASUR ended the quarter with MXN 13.8 billion cash, net debt/EBITDA ~0.8x, FY capex guidance MXN 7.9 billion, and a proposed dividend of MXN 10 per share, while the Motiva deal awaits final approvals. Interested in Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A. de C.V.? Here are five stocks we like better. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (NYSE:ASR) reported first-quarter 2026 results amid what management described as a “period of transition,” with stabilizing traffic trends in Mexico, a maturing growth phase in Puerto Rico, and continued momentum in Colombia. On the company’s earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Adolfo Castro said the quarter was also affected by two disruptions that increased volatility in passenger trends late in the period: security-related events beginning Feb. 22 and TSA-related screening disruptions at U.S. airports that also impacted Puerto Rico. Castro said total passenger traffic increased 1.9% year over year to “nearly 90 million passengers,” supported by strong growth in Colombia, broadly stable traffic in Mexico, and “short-term softness” in Puerto Rico. Colombia remained the fastest-growing market, with traffic up 11%, driven by increased connectivity and demand. Within Colombia, Castro said domestic traffic increased 12%, outpacing 7% growth in international passengers. → Credo Stock Flashes Strong Bullish Signal—Upswing Just Starting In Mexico, management characterized trends as broadly stable, with international traffic showing modest growth while domestic traffic remained slightly below prior-year levels. Cancún traffic declined 2% during the quarter, while the other eight Mexican airports grew 5%. Castro said positive trends in January and February were offset by a weaker March. Castro attributed the Mexico volatility to two factors. First, “security-related events” beginning Feb. 22 impacted traffic to and from the U.S. through mid-March, and later in March TSA screening disruptions in U.S. airports weighed on demand. He said the company viewed these as temporary and “not reflect[ing] a change in the underlying demand.” → Allbirds Exits Shoes, Pivots to AI With NewBird Rebrand By international source region, passenger volumes from the U.S.—ASUR’s largest international source market—decreased 4.6%, while South America contracted 1.4%. Canada and Europe grew 11% and 11.4%, respectively. In Puerto Rico, traffic declined in the low single digits, primarily due to domestic demand and the TSA-related disruption, while international traffic continued to grow, according to Castro. → Amazon Stock Up 30%: Is AMZN Still a Buy Before Earnings? Castro said total revenues (excluding construction revenue) increased 2.2% to MXN 8.4 billion. The increase was driven primarily by non-aeronautical revenue, which rose nearly 9% year over year, supported by the “first full consolidation” of ASUR’s U.S. commercial platform. He said the U.S. business added approximately MXN 438 million in non-aeronautical revenue during the quarter. Aeronautical revenues declined in the low single digits, which Castro attributed mainly to foreign-exchange conversion impacts in Puerto Rico and Colombia and lower traffic in Puerto Rico. Commercial revenues increased nearly 7%, reflecting new U.S. commercial operations and “middle single digit organic growth” in Colombia, while Mexico and Puerto Rico were softer due to FX headwinds and Puerto Rico traffic. Castro emphasized the company’s strategy of increasing contributions from non-regulated and U.S. dollar-denominated sources. During the past year, the company opened 47 new retail and service units across the network: 34 in Colombia, eight in Puerto Rico, and five in Mexico, according to management. Commercial revenue per passenger increased to MXN 153.6, which management said benefited from the full-quarter contribution from U.S. commercial operations despite currency appreciation and a mixed traffic environment. By region, Puerto Rico had MXN 163.3 per passenger, though down 5% due to FX conversion and slightly lower traffic. Mexico’s commercial revenue per passenger declined 4%, reflecting peso appreciation and U.S. dollar-denominated commercial revenue exposure. Colombia also declined mid-single digits despite strong traffic, reflecting FX effects and a higher mix of domestic passengers. Total operating expenses rose 25% year over year, which Castro said was driven by the integration of the U.S. commercial operations, higher depreciation and amortization in Colombia, professional fees related to the U.S. acquisition, and inflationary pressures. He said that excluding these effects, underlying operating cost increases were “moderate.” Mexico: Expenses rose 6%. Excluding professional fees associated with the U.S. commercial acquisition, expenses would have increased 0.9%, driven by labor and service costs. Puerto Rico: Expenses declined nearly 7%, benefiting from depreciation of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar. Colombia: Expenses increased 33%, largely due to higher depreciation and amortization following a change in amortization methodology reflecting the expected evolution of the concession, including the phase-out of regulated revenues starting in 2027 and the remaining asset life through 2032. Excluding depreciation and amortization, expenses would have increased 2.6%. U.S.: ASUR recorded approximately MXN 368 million in operating costs, including about MXN 70 million related to items attributable to 2025 that were recognized in the quarter (including lease-related adjustments, reconciliation items, provisions for uncollectible accounts, and prior-year bonuses). Consolidated EBITDA increased nearly 6% to MXN 5.4 billion. However, EBITDA declined across Mexico and Colombia (mid-single digits) and Puerto Rico (high single digits), while the U.S. commercial operation posted negative EBITDA of MXN 50 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin fell nearly 600 basis points to 64.1%, which Castro attributed mainly to the U.S. ramp-up and the Colombia amortization change. Net income fell 20% to MXN 2.8 billion, which management attributed to higher depreciation and amortization, increased interest expense following recent financings, and lower interest income. Castro described the first quarter as the first full quarter of consolidation for the company’s U.S. commercial platform, noting profitability reflected early-stage ramp-up operations. He pointed to commercial openings at JFK Terminal 8 on April 21 and the planned launch of the New Terminal One at JFK, expected to come online during the third quarter of this year. When asked about the EBITDA outlook for the U.S. commercial business, Castro said the operation is still evolving and indicated EBITDA for 2026 should be “close to” MXN 20 million, adding the company expects to reinvest in the projects underway. In a separate response, he said, “for the moment,” the year’s EBITDA would be around MXN 30 million, and that next year should be higher due to the opening of the New Terminal One. Castro also noted that on a pro forma basis (as disclosed in the company’s 20-F), the commercial operation generated approximately MXN 2.1 billion in revenue and MXN 711 million in net income for fiscal year 2025. On occupancy and leasing, Castro told analysts the company has “more than 400 contracts” in the U.S., and while some spaces are temporarily empty due to remodeling or build-outs, “almost all the spaces” are contracted. He said the average lease life is “between 15-17 years.” He also referenced upcoming projects tied to major events, including preparing LAX terminals for the 2028 Olympics and remodeling related to the Super Bowl next year. ASUR ended the quarter with MXN 13.8 billion in cash and net debt to EBITDA of 0.8x, which Castro said provides flexibility while maintaining conservative leverage. Capital expenditures totaled MXN 544 million, primarily in Mexico. Castro said construction of Terminal 1 in Cancún is on track to open in the third quarter of this year, aimed at increasing capacity, improving passenger flow, and optimizing commercial mix. He also noted full-year capex under the Master Development Program is MXN 7.9 billion. In Colombia, Castro said Airplan signed an addendum to its concession agreement at the end of March authorizing immediate interventions at José María Córdova International Airport, with an estimated investment of approximately COP 165 billion. In Q&A, Castro said the amendment (Otrosí 27) allows investment again in Colombia and, with the investment, management’s calculations suggest regulated revenues could extend “up to the end of 2027,” compared with a prior expectation that they would fade out on Feb. 27. Castro reiterated that ASUR remains focused on completing the Motiva transaction, which is pending remaining regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second quarter. When asked about synergies, he said “synergy is not probably the right one,” adding Motiva is operating well and while there are common customers, he does not view synergy as a key piece of the transaction. Castro also said the company’s shareholder meeting was scheduled for later that day, including a proposed dividend payment of MXN 10 per share to be paid at the end of May. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, SAB. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR) is a leading airport operator in Mexico specializing in the development, operation and management of airports under long-term concession agreements. The company’s core business activities include the operation of passenger and cargo terminals, the administration of retail and service concessions, the provision of parking and ground-support services, and the implementation of security and maintenance programs. ASR holds concession rights for nine airports across southeastern Mexico, including premier tourism hubs such as Cancún, Cozumel and Huatulco, as well as regional facilities in Mérida, Oaxaca, Veracruz and Minatitlán. The article "Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste Q1 Earnings Call Highlights" was originally published by MarketBeat.
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-23ASUR ANNOUNCES 1Q26 RESULTS
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ASUR ANNOUNCES 1Q26 RESULTS
Total passenger traffic increased 1.9% YoY, driven by 11.0% increase in Colombia, while Mexico remained flat and Puerto Rico decreased 2.2% MEXICO CITY, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the United States, and Colombia, today announced its results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026. 1Q26 Highlights1 Total passenger traffic increased 1.9% YoY ("YoY"). By country of operations, passenger traffic showed the following YoY variations: Colombia (Airplan): increased 11.0%, reflecting increases of 7.7% and 12.1% in international and domestic traffic, respectively. Mexico: remained flat (-0.1%), as a 0.4% increase in international traffic was offset by a 0.8% decrease in domestic traffic. Puerto Rico (Aerostar): decreased 2.2%, as a 2.7% decrease in domestic traffic offset a 1.9% increase in international traffic. Commercial revenue per passenger increased 4.7% YoY to Ps.153.6. Consolidated EBITDA decreased 6.5% YoY to Ps.5,353.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin (excluding IFRIC 12 effect) decreased to 64.1% from 70.0% in 1Q25. Cash position of Ps.13,811.7 million at March 31, 2026, with Net Debt to LTM EBITDA at 0.8x. 1Q26 reflects the first full quarter of consolidation of ASUR US Commercial Airports, LLC ("ASUR US Airports"), ASUR's subsidiary operating the U.S. commercial segment, impacting YoY comparability. 1 Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures are unaudited and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). All figures in this report are expressed in Mexican pesos, unless otherwise noted. Tables state figures in thousands of Mexican pesos, unless otherwise noted. Passenger figures for Mexico and Colombia exclude transit and general aviation passengers, unless otherwise noted. Commercial revenues include revenues from non-permanent ground transportation and parking lots. U.S. dollar figures are calculated at an exchange rate of US$1.00 = Ps.18.0033 (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación de Mexico) while Colombian peso figures are calculated at an exchange rate of COP.204.5200 = Ps.1.00 (source: Investing). Definitions for EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Majority Net Income can be found on page 20 of this report. For a full version of ASUR's First Quarter of 2026…Read full documentShow less
Total passenger traffic increased 1.9% YoY, driven by 11.0% increase in Colombia, while Mexico remained flat and Puerto Rico decreased 2.2% MEXICO CITY, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the United States, and Colombia, today announced its results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026. 1Q26 Highlights1 Total passenger traffic increased 1.9% YoY ("YoY"). By country of operations, passenger traffic showed the following YoY variations: Colombia (Airplan): increased 11.0%, reflecting increases of 7.7% and 12.1% in international and domestic traffic, respectively. Mexico: remained flat (-0.1%), as a 0.4% increase in international traffic was offset by a 0.8% decrease in domestic traffic. Puerto Rico (Aerostar): decreased 2.2%, as a 2.7% decrease in domestic traffic offset a 1.9% increase in international traffic. Commercial revenue per passenger increased 4.7% YoY to Ps.153.6. Consolidated EBITDA decreased 6.5% YoY to Ps.5,353.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin (excluding IFRIC 12 effect) decreased to 64.1% from 70.0% in 1Q25. Cash position of Ps.13,811.7 million at March 31, 2026, with Net Debt to LTM EBITDA at 0.8x. 1Q26 reflects the first full quarter of consolidation of ASUR US Commercial Airports, LLC ("ASUR US Airports"), ASUR's subsidiary operating the U.S. commercial segment, impacting YoY comparability. 1 Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures are unaudited and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). All figures in this report are expressed in Mexican pesos, unless otherwise noted. Tables state figures in thousands of Mexican pesos, unless otherwise noted. Passenger figures for Mexico and Colombia exclude transit and general aviation passengers, unless otherwise noted. Commercial revenues include revenues from non-permanent ground transportation and parking lots. U.S. dollar figures are calculated at an exchange rate of US$1.00 = Ps.18.0033 (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación de Mexico) while Colombian peso figures are calculated at an exchange rate of COP.204.5200 = Ps.1.00 (source: Investing). Definitions for EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Majority Net Income can be found on page 20 of this report. For a full version of ASUR's First Quarter of 2026 Earnings Release, please visit: https://www.asur.com.mx/informacion-financiera-page-0 1Q26 Earnings Call Day: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET; 8:00 AM Mexico City time Dial-in: +1 877 407 4018 (U.S. Toll-Free); +1 201 689 8471 (International) Access Code: 13759745. Please dial-in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Replay: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, ending at 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Dial-in: +1 844 512 2921 (U.S. Toll-Free); +1 412 317 6671 (International). Access Code: 13759745 Definitions Concession Services Agreements (IFRIC 12 interpretation). In Mexico and Puerto Rico, ASUR is required by IFRIC 12 to include in its income statement an income line, "Construction Revenues," reflecting the revenue from construction of, or improvements to concessioned assets made during the relevant period. The same amount is recognized under the expense line "Construction Costs" because ASUR hires third parties to provide construction services. Because equal amounts of Construction Revenues and Construction Costs have been included in ASUR's income statement as a result of the application of IFRIC 12, the amount of Construction Revenues does not have an impact on EBITDA, but it does have an impact on EBITDA Margin. In Colombia, "Construction Revenues" include the recognition of the revenue to which the concessionaire is entitled for carrying out the infrastructure works in the development of the concession, while "Construction Costs" represents the actual costs incurred in the execution of such additions or improvements to the concessioned assets. Majority Net Income reflects ASUR's equity interests in each of its subsidiaries and therefore excludes the 40% interest in Aerostar that is owned by other shareholders. Other than Aerostar, ASUR owns (directly or indirectly) 100% of its subsidiaries. EBITDA means net income before provision for taxes, deferred taxes, profit sharing, non-ordinary items, participation in the results of associates, comprehensive financing cost, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as an indicator of our operating performance, as an alternative to cash flow or as an indicator of liquidity. Our management believes that EBITDA provides a useful measure that is widely used by investors and analysts to evaluate our performance and compare it with other companies. EBITDA is not defined under U.S. GAAP or IFRS and may be calculated differently by different companies. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated by dividing EBITDA by total revenues excluding construction services revenues for Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Colombia and excludes the effect of IFRIC 12 with respect to the construction of, or improvements to concessioned assets. ASUR is required by IFRIC 12 to include in its income statement an income line reflecting the revenue from construction of, or improvements to concessioned assets made during the relevant period. The same amount is recognized under the expense line "Construction Costs" because ASUR hires third parties to provide construction services. In Mexico and Puerto Rico, because equal amounts of Construction Revenues and Construction Costs have been included in ASUR's income statement as a result of the application of IFRIC 12, the amount of Construction Revenues does not have an impact on EBITDA, but it does have an impact on EBITDA Margin, as the increase in revenues that relates to Construction Revenues does not result in a corresponding increase in EBITDA. In Colombia, construction revenues do have an impact on EBITDA, as construction revenues include a reasonable margin over the actual cost of construction. Like EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA Margin should not be considered as an indicator of our operating performance, as an alternative to cash flow or as an indicator of liquidity and is not defined under U.S. GAAP or IFRS and may be calculated differently by different companies. About ASUR Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a leading international airport operator with a portfolio of concessions to operate, maintain, and develop 16 airports across the Americas. The Company operates nine airports in southeastern Mexico, including Cancún Airport, the largest tourist gateway in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America; as well as six airports in northern Colombia, including Medellin international airport (Rionegro), the second busiest in Colombia. ASUR also holds a 60% interest in Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operator of Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, the island's primary international gateway. San Juan Airport was the first and remains the only major airport in the U.S. to have successfully completed a public–private partnership under the FAA Pilot Program. ASUR has recently expanded into airport commercial services through ASUR US Airports, which partners with airports and airlines to deliver enhanced retail and passenger experiences. ASUR US Airports operates at major U.S. hubs, including Los Angeles International, Chicago O'Hare, and John F. Kennedy International, and has historically shown competitive performance against U.S. commercial revenue benchmarks. Headquartered in Mexico, ASUR is listed on both the Mexican Bolsa (BMV) under the symbol ASUR, and on the NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol ASR. One ADS represents ten (10) B-series shares. For further information, visit www.asur.com.mx Analyst Coverage In accordance with Article 4.033.01 of the Mexican Stock Exchange Internal Rules, ASUR reports that the stock is covered by the following broker-dealers: Actinver, Banorte, Barclays, BBVA, BofA Merrill Lynch, Bradesco, BTG Pactual, Citi Global Markets, GBM Grupo Bursatil, Goldman Sachs, HSBC Securities, Insight Investment Research, Itau BBA Securities, Jefferies, JP Morgan, Punto Research, Santander, Scotiabank, UBS Casa de Bolsa and Vector. Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts with respect to the performance of ASUR issued by these analysts reflect their own views, and therefore do not represent the opinions, estimates or forecasts of ASUR or its management. Although ASUR may refer to or distribute such statements, this does not imply that ASUR agrees with or endorses any information, conclusions or recommendations included therein. Forward Looking Statements Some of the statements contained in this press release discuss future expectations or state other forward-looking information. Those statements are subject to risks identified in this press release and in ASUR's filings with the SEC. Actual developments could differ significantly from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information is based on various factors and was derived using numerous assumptions. 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Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-23Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste Q1 Earnings Fall, Revenue Rise
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) reported Q1 earnings late Wednesday of $5.2 per American Depos
TranscriptFY2026 Q12026-04-23FY2026 Q1 earnings call transcript
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FY2026 Q1 earnings call transcript
Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ASUR's first quarter 2026 results conference call. My name is Sashi, and I'll be your operator. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. We will conduct a question and answer session toward the end of today's teleconference. If you would like to ask a question, please press star one. If you want to withdraw your question at any time, please press star two. If you are using a speakerphone, please lift the handset before making a selection. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded. Now, Mr. David Barlow, Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning Manager, and IRO at ASUR. Please go ahead, sir.
Thank you, Sashi, and thank you everyone for joining us today to discuss ASUR's results for the first quarter, 2026. With me on today's call is Adolfo Castro, Chief Executive Officer. Additional details about our results can be found in our press release, which was issued yesterday after market close and is available on our website. As usual, all comparisons discussed on this call will be year-on-year, and all figures are expressed in Mexican pesos unless specified otherwise. As a reminder, certain statements made during the call today may constitute forward-looking statements, which are based on current management expectations and beliefs and are subject to several risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including factors that may be beyond our company's control. Please refer to the forward-looking statements disclosure included in this earnings presentation for additional information.
With that, I'll now turn the call to Adolfo. Please go ahead, Adolfo.
Thank you, David, and good morning, everyone. Before I begin, I would like to note that David Barlow has assumed the responsibility for investor relations. David has been with ASUR for more than 20 years and knows the company and operations very well. He attends our board of directors meeting and committee sessions. Now, let me start by framing the quarter. We expected the first quarter 2026 to reflect the period of transition for ASUR. We were operating in an environment where the traffic trends on our core Mexican market were stabilizing after a period of normalization, Puerto Rico entering a more mature phase following strong post-pandemic growth, and Colombia in a growth momentum. Recall that the first quarter for Mexico is the seasonality, the strongest.
We were negatively affected by the security-related events beginning on February 22nd, and after that, by the TSA-related disruptions in the U.S. airports, which also impacted Puerto Rico. This effect contributed to increased volatility in traffic trends, particularly toward the end of the quarter. On the positive side, we made progress on two key priorities. The first one, the integration of ASUR's U.S. airports. This makes the first full quarter of consolidation of our U.S. commercial platform. The business contributed to non-aeronautical revenues, while profitability reflects the early ramp-up operations. We expect travel improvement as the platform scales, supported by the new commercial openings in Terminal 8 and the upcoming opening of the Terminal 1 this year, both at JFK. Which will further expand the commercial base. Second, continued execution of our regional expansion strategy.
We remain focused on completing the Motiva transaction, which is now pending remaining regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second quarter of this year. This transaction will significantly expand our footprint and reinforce our long-term growth profile. This transaction represents a step change in scale and geographic diversification, expanding our presence in new markets and further balancing our portfolio. Our strategy remains consistent, diversifying our revenue base, including a greater focus on non-regulated revenue, selecting expanding into markets with attractive long-term demand, and deploying capital in a disciplined and value-accretive manner. Let me now review ASUR's operational performance for the quarter. Total passenger traffic increased 1.9% year-on-year, reaching nearly 90 million passengers, driven by strong traffic in Colombia, stabilization in Mexico, and short-term softness in Puerto Rico. Colombia remains our fastest-growing market, with traffic up 11%, supported by increased connectivity and solid demand.
Domestic traffic growth 12%, outpacing 7% growth in international passengers. Mexico remained broadly stable, with international traffic showing modest growth while domestic traffic remained slightly below prior years' levels. Traffic in Cancún declined 2% during the quarter, while the other eight airports in Mexico grew by 5%. Positive trends in January and February were offset by weaker March. Beginning on February 22nd, traffic was affected by the security-related events in Mexico, which impacted traffic to and from the United States through mid-March. Later that month, traffic was affected by a TSA-related screening disruptions in the U.S. airports. We believe these factors were temporary and do not reflect a change in the underlying demand. As we move through the year, we expect to see difficult operating conditions, including higher fuel prices and recent capacity reductions.
Passenger volumes from the United States, our largest international source market, decreased 4.6%, while South America contracted 1.4%. On the positive note, Canada and Europe increased by 11% and 11.4% respectively. In Puerto Rico, traffic trends declined low single digits, driven primarily by domestic demand and the effects of TSA, while international traffic continued to grow. Turning now to financial performance. As a reminder, all figures exclude construction revenue and cost, and comparison are year-on-year unless otherwise noted. Total revenues increased 2.2% year-on-year, reaching MXN 8.4 billion. This performance was primarily driven by a nearly 9% increase in non-aeronautical revenues, supported by the first full consolidation of the U.S. airports, which added approximately MXN 438 million in non-aeronautical revenue during the quarter. In turn, aeronautical revenues declined low single digits, mainly reflecting the FX conversion impacts in Puerto Rico and Colombia, together with a lower traffic in Puerto Rico.
Commercial revenues increased nearly 7%, primarily reflecting the new commercial operations in the U.S. and middle single digit organic growth in Colombia. Performance in Mexico and Puerto Rico remained softer during the quarter, reflecting a combination of FX headwinds, given the strength of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, combined with lower traffic in Puerto Rico. We continue to execute on our strategy to enhance and diversify our revenue base, with a growing contribution from non-regulated and dollar-denominated sources. The integration of the U.S. commercial platform is an important step in that direction, and while still in its early stages, it already represents an attractive addition to our portfolio. Over the past year, we also continued to actively expand our commercial footprint across the network, opening 47 new retail and service units, including 34 in Colombia, eight in Puerto Rico, and five in Mexico.
On a per passenger basis, commercial revenue increased mid-single digits to MXN 153.6, benefiting from a full quarter of operations from the U.S. commercial operations, despite the impact of the appreciation of the Mexican and Colombian pesos against the U.S .dollar and a mixed traffic environment. By geography, Puerto Rico delivered the highest levels with MXN 163.3 per passenger, despite the 5% decline driven by FX conversion and the slight reduction in traffic levels. Mexico saw a 4% decline, mainly reflecting the impact of the peso appreciation over the U.S. dollar-denominated commercial revenues. Lastly, Colombia posted a mid-single digit decline despite the strong traffic growth, reflecting FX effects and mixed effects, given higher growth domestic traffic.
Turning to operating costs, total expenses increased 25% year-on-year, mainly driven by the integration of U.S. commercial operations, higher depreciation, and amortization in Colombia, professional fees related to the U.S. acquisition, together with the ongoing inflationary pressures. Excluding these effects, underlying operating costs was moderate. By region, Mexico recorded a 6% increase in expenses. Excluding professional fees associated with the U.S. commercial acquisition, expenses would have grown just 0.9%, mainly reflecting modest increases in labor and service-related costs. In Puerto Rico, expenses declined nearly 7%, benefiting from depreciation of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar. Expenses in Colombia increased 33%, largely driven by the higher depreciation and amortization following the change in amortization methodology. Recall this change reflect expected evolution of the concession, including the phase-out of regulated revenues starting in 2027, and the remaining life of the asset through 2032.
Excluding depreciation and amortization, expenses in Colombia would have increased by just 2.6%. In the U.S., we recorded approximately MXN 368 million in operating costs during the quarter. Of these, approximately MXN 70 million related to items attributable to 2025 that were recognized in this period, including lease-related adjustments, account reconciliation items, provisions for uncollectible accounts, and prior-year employees' bonus. Moving on to profitability, consolidated EBITDA increased nearly 6% to MXN 5.4 billion in the quarter. EBITDA was lower across regions, down mid-single digits in Mexico and Colombia, high single digits in Puerto Rico, while our U.S. commercial operation posted a negative EBITDA of MXN 50 million in the quarter. The Adjusted EBITDA margin declined nearly 600 basis points to 64.1% year-on-year, mainly reflecting the ramp-up of the U.S. operations and the impact of amortization changes in Colombia I just mentioned.
Net income declined 20% year-on-year to MXN 2.8 billion, mainly reflecting higher depreciation and amortization, increased interest expenses following the recent financings, and the lower interest income. Importantly, the reported profitability of ASUR's U.S. airport this quarter is not yet indicative of the underlying earnings capacity of the business and costs associated to set up the business. As disclosed in our 20-F report, on a pro forma basis, full year consolidation, this commercial operation generated approximately MXN 2.1 billion in revenues and MXN 711 million in net income in the fiscal year 2025. In addition, the launch of the New Terminal One at JFK Airport, expected to come online during the third quarter of this year, will further support commercial revenue growth as it ramps up, further enhancing the performance of this business.
Moving into the balance sheet, we closed the quarter with cash of MXN 13.8 billion and net debt to EBITDA of 0.8x. Our balance sheet continues to prove significant flexibility to fuel growth while maintaining conservative leverage. Capital expenditures totaled MXN 544 million, primarily focused on Mexico, where our investment under the Master Development Program continued to advance, including the construction of Terminal 1 in Cancún, on track to open in the third quarter this year, which will increase capacity, improve passenger flow, and optimize commercial mix, supporting higher commercial revenues over time. Noted CapEx for the full year as per our Master Development Program totaled MXN 7.9 billion. In Puerto Rico, we remain focused on operational improvements and while capital deployment in Colombia remains limited.
At the end of March, Airplan signed an addendum to its concession agreement authorizing immediate interventions at José María Córdova International Airport to address unexpected demands, with an estimated investment of approximately COP 165 billion. The project covers a series of capacity expansions, a service level improvement works, including domestic and international check-in facilities, a departing baggage handling system, security checkpoints, remote boarding areas, and aircraft stands and immigration facilities. In summary, ASUR is becoming a more diversified platform with increasing exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated revenues and a clear visibility on key growth drivers, including the ramp-up of U.S. commercial operations and expected closing of Motiva transaction. While in the near-term traffic trends remain mixed across regions, we continue to see healthy underlying demand for air travel and remain focused on execution, cost discipline, and long-term value creation.
The final comment is that ASUR's shareholders meeting will take place at 10:00 A.M. Mexico City time today, with a proposed dividend payment of MXN 10 per share to be paid at the end of May. Now, I will open the floor for questions. Sashi, please open the floor.
Thank you. We will now begin the question and answer session. To ask a question, dial in by phone and press star and then one on your telephone keypad. Make sure your mute function is turned off, and if you're using a speakerphone, please pick up your handset before pressing the keys. To withdraw your question, press star, then two. Please limit yourself to one question and one follow-up. Join the queue again if you have additional questions. At this time, we will pause momentarily to assemble our roster. The first question is from Rodolfo Ramos from Bradesco BBI. Please go ahead.
Thank you, Adolfo, and David, congratulations on your new responsibilities, all the success there. I have a couple of questions. The first one is in regards to your U.S. commercial business. I'm assuming there is some level of seasonality. Can you give us a sense of how much ASUR U.S. should be contributing in EBITDA on a 12-month rolling basis, considering the new commercial space in JFK, and if you expect any material extraordinary expenses in the coming quarter as you close the Motiva acquisition? That would be my first one. The second one on traffic, and let me perhaps take a little bit of a different approach here. The Cancún-Mexico route has been an important bottleneck for you guys. Do you see a scenario where we could see a short-term pressure during the World Cup as Guadalajara-Monterrey routes are prioritized? Thank you.
Good morning. It's important to say that the current operation we have is not exactly what we will have, what we expect to have at the end of this year. Just to say, on the 21st of April, new openings took place at John F. Kennedy, Terminal 8, and we are expecting the opening of New Terminal One at the end of this year. New Terminal One today is a project that is under construction. It's a new terminal, so it's not in operation. Even if I tell you the 12-month number, it would not mean anything to give a size representation of what this business could be next year. Basically, I would say the EBITDA this year should be close to, let's say, MXN 20 million, that we will be basically investing or reinvesting in the projects we have.
In the case of the traffic Cancún, yes, you're right, Mexico City Airport is or has been a bottleneck for a while. If they are going to relocate some traffic because of the World Cup, I don't think so. Remember that the World Cup, at the end of the day, Mexico is just 13 games. The most important ones here in Mexico City, and probably there's one that is particularly important in the case of Guadalajara. Apart from that, nothing else. On the other side, I have to say that Cancún Airport is probably the only one in the world that has daily connection to the 16 venues of the World Cup. If that is a different story for some other people that lives outside Mexico.
Interesting. Thank you, Adolfo.
The next question is from Guilherme Mendes from J.P. Morgan. Please go ahead.
Good morning, Adolfo, David. Thanks for taking my question. A follow-up on traffic performance. Adolfo, you mentioned that the trends remain kind of mixed in the near term. If you can help us try to understand what to expect, especially in Mexico. I know there's a lot of moving parts, but it looks like some of the negative impacts of the first quarter seems to be fading away. If it's fair to assume some kind of increase in traffic on a year-by-year basis going forward. The second one is a follow-up on the Motiva's Airport. If you can share what kind of synergies or upside on the commercial front you expect to get once you integrated the business into the group platform. Thank you.
Yes, of course. Well, in the case of traffic, I have to say that in the case of Mexico's traffic, and particularly in the case of the most important source of traffic for the first quarter, which is the U.S., everything went well up to February the 22nd, and then basically collapsed. The collapse up to March 14. After that we were back on track again, and then the TSA thing appeared. I have to say that the quarter was severely affected by these two things. Going forward, the only thing I can say is Holy Week is in a different date as it was last year. Probably the beginning of April is something that we can see on the positive side. On the other side, I'm saying that we will be facing difficult operational conditions going forward, and we don't know how much.
Basically, with the oil price of $100 a barrel, it's not the best for the airlines. We have received some capacity reduction from Spirit so far, the only one. We don't know how much this is going to last. It's not an easy moment to be saying how the year's going to end up. In terms of Motiva, the word synergy is not probably the right one. They have a business that is operating well. We have some common customers, yes, it's true. The large ones, they are also in the U.S. I don't see synergy as an important piece of this operation.
Got it. Thanks, Adolfo. Have a nice day.
You're welcome.
The next question is from Anton Mortenkotter from GBM. Please go ahead.
Hi, Adolfo and David. Thank you for the call, guys. Just two quick ones. One is related to the investment in Colombia. I was wondering if this investment will trigger any amendment to concession or any maybe adjustment or any kind of compensation on that front. The second one is related to the maximum tariff. Just wondering if due to the lower, well, the peso appreciation, maybe there are some places where you are still slightly below the maximum tariff that we should see some adjustments going forward, or if you could give us some color on that one. Thank you.
Absolutely. In the case of Colombia, on March 26th, we signed an amendment to our concession agreement. That was the Otrosí 27. The importance of this document is that, once again, we are able to invest in this country. For the moment, as an emergency plan, for the case of the airport of Rionegro , this will improve the level of service there, which is really bad today. For the moment, what this document allows is to invest COP 165 million. Of course, that will be moving the day when our regulatory revenues will fade out. Far, we were expecting that to happen on February 27th. With this investment, we are making all the calculations with the current conditions, probably will be up to the end of 2027.
Again, this is giving us the opportunity to invest more and to solve some issues that we have there. We will keep you posted on how these things evolve in the future. For the moment, this is a very good news in the case of Colombia. In our maximum tariff, the objective we have for this year is 98%, and for the moment, we do not see why we should not be reaching the 98%.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
The next question is from Alberto Valerio from UBS. Please go ahead.
Morning, Adolfo. Welcome, David. Success on this new role. Adolfo, a follow-up on the maximum tariffs and also on the expenses for this quarter. Remind us how it's the methodology for maximum tariffs from the MDP on the international flights, if you can adjust later because the peso appreciated or not. Also, if you could tell us from the lease that you paid this quarter, if there is any one of those that is not recurring. We saw MXN 90 million in the Mexican airport and as well $120 million for the U.S. operations. Thank you very much.
Yes, Alberto. In the case of maximum tariff, remember the maximum tariff is an amount in pesos on a per passenger basis or on a workload unit basis that we can charge in a year. When you're saying the national traffic, that is part of the maximum tariff. If peso depreciates against the dollar, if dollar against the peso, we will have to adjust in accordance to try to reach the amount in pesos. There is no different treatment for international flights versus domestic flights. It's one basket, and it's peso-denominated. In the case of the one-time events, yes, you're right, $91 million is what we have paid as professional fees to get the U.S. acquisition. Also, I have mentioned that in the case of the U.S., we have recorded things that were related to last year.
One-time events as well of approximately MXN 70 million more.
Perfect. Very clear.
Again, if you have a question, please press star then one. The next question is from Gabriel Himelfarb from Scotiabank. Please go ahead.
Hi. Good morning. Thanks for the call. Just a quick question. Have you seen any shifts on traffic or seats or capacity from airlines, from both perhaps U.S. and domestic airlines? And what could be the outlook or the drivers for the traffic ahead? Thank you.
Hi, good morning. Well, the only shift that we have seen or we have been informed is what I just mentioned, is the case of Spirit. Spirit has decreased its capacity for the case of May in comparison of what they have scheduled before. That is the only one we have so far. As I said before, it's difficult times with the level of fuel prices we have today, and the uncertainty that we have about the situation in the Middle East. I hope that this situation in the Middle East resolves quickly and that just affects, let's say, the end of April and some pieces of May. That's it. Of course, difficult for me to say when is this going to be over.
Okay. Thank you. If I may, another questions. Perhaps in the terms of commercial revenues, what is the trend on the passenger profile? Is there lower expenditure on terminals, lower time on the terminals, or what's driving the trends on the commercial revenues?
Let me start with Puerto Rico, because we were facing difficult times. Let's say the third week of March, the TSA lines over the weekend reached 4.5 hours, plus 1 hour more for the case of the agricultural filter. You had to be there more than 6 hours before your flight. Of course, that has an impact on everything. Also on the commercial side, a lot of people lost their flights, and a lot of flights had to be rescheduled, et cetera. We are not seeing, let's say, low-spending people. It's some other effects that have been affecting the situation. The effects that I have mentioned during my call, during my initial remarks, remember last year, peso versus dollar was 20-something, and today it's 17-something. The difference was always important. It's around 14% difference.
It's very clear, and you can see that in the results of the quarter.
Okay, thank you very much.
The next question is from Andres Cardona from Citigroup. Please go ahead.
Good morning, Adolfo, David. I have one question about the EBITDA contribution of the U.S. business. You can share, how much do you expect on an annual basis from there? Thank you.
Could you repeat your question again? How much?
How much EBITDA contribution you expect from the U.S. business on an annual basis?
For the moment, what I was saying is the year so far, $30 million in EBITDA. Of course, next year should be more as a result of the opening of the New Terminal One.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
The next question is from Francisco Suarez from Scotiabank. Please go ahead.
Hey, Adolfo. Thanks for the call. David, congrats on the new appointments. The question that I have relates also with the U.S. operations. It is about excluding Terminal 1, what would be the overall occupancy rates that you see over there? And also, in a related question, what is the overall outlook, again, excluding Terminal 1, on potential increases in the overall leases that you may see there and your overall strategy to manage those assets?
Well, round numbers, I would say, Francisco, we have more than 400 contracts there. 400 units. If you see some of them, in the case of LAX, are empty, but that doesn't mean that those does not have a contract. Some of them are empty because they're in the process of being remodeled or in the process of new spaces. Basically, I would say we have all or almost all the spaces contracted.
Okay. Also if you can discuss a little bit about your overall average life on those leases and what would be the potential to see further increases in rents. Do you have any idea of how likely is to see an improvement on rents once the leases are expired?
Well, average life, basically, I would say between 15-17 years.
Okay.
I would invite you to see some news related to Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy, and you can see the new spaces that were opened recently. Those spaces were empty for a long time. Those were in a severe remodeling process. Now we have finished that piece. We are focused now on two major projects. One is, of New Terminal One. the other one we have is a new agreement that we reached with LAX last year, where we will be preparing the terminals for the Olympics in 2028. Some spaces are going to be remodeled for the Super Bowl. That is going to take place there first quarter next year. The most important event, of course, is the Olympics in 2028.
Great color, and thanks for the tip. In other words, I think that the overall tenant improvements and all these investments and the remodeling are linked towards better rents at the end of the day because you will be recovering those investments, isn't it?
Absolutely.
Fantastic. Thank you so much for the color.
You're welcome.
Again, if you have a question, please press star then one. We will pause momentarily to assemble our roster. This concludes the question and answer session of today's conference call. I would like to turn it back over to Mr. Castro for closing remarks.
Thanks, David, and thanks, Sashi. Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes ASUR's first quarter 2026 results conference call. We would like to thank you again for your participation. Now you may disconnect.
Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes ASUR's first quarter 2026 results conference call. We would like to thank you again for your participation. You may now disconnect.
TranscriptFY2025 Q42026-03-04FY2025 Q4 earnings call transcript
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FY2025 Q4 earnings call transcript
Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ASUR's Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call. My name is Dave, and I'll be your operator. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, today's call is being recorded. Now I'd like to turn this call over to Mr. Adolfo Castro, Chief Executive Officer. Please go ahead, sir.
Thank you, Dave, and good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us today to discuss ASUR's results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Before I begin discussing our results, let me remind you that certain statements made during the call today may constitute forward-looking statements, which are based on current management expectations and beliefs and are subject to several risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including factors that may be beyond our company's control. Additional details of our quarterly and full year 2025 results can be found in our press release, which was issued yesterday after market close, and is available on our website in the Investor Relations sector. Following my presentation, I will be available for Q&A. As usual, all comparisons discussed on this call will be year-on-year, and all figures are expressed in Mexican pesos, unless specified otherwise. Before getting into the discussion of traffic and financial results, let me start today's call with a recap of the key business developments during the fourth quarter and over the course of the year. The fourth quarter marked an important inflection point for ASUR. While traffic trends in certain markets moderated, we remain focused on strengthening our long-term platform through diversification, disciplined capital allocation and continued operational excellence. Strategically, we completed our expansion into the U.S. airport, commercial market and advanced transformational Latin American growth opportunity. As previously discussed, on December 11, we completed the acquisition of URW Airports, renamed as ASUR U.S. at an enterprise value of $295 million. This transaction established ASUR a direct participation in the U.S. nonregulated commercial airport segment, with operations in major U.S. hubs, including Los Angeles International Airport, Chicago O'Hare and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. From December 11 through December 31, ASUR U.S. contributed approximately to $133 million in revenues and $86 million in EBITDA. We are excited about what this acquisition brings to ASUR's portfolio. First, it adds exposure to high-traffic dollar-denominated commercial revenues. Second, it diversifies our revenue mix beyond regulated income. And third, creates a scalable platform for future growth in the United States. Revenue and EBITDA for the ASUR U.S. were included within the results of our Mexican operations this quarter. Starting our first quarter 2026 earnings report, we plan to provide more detailed disclosure regarding on the business so that the investment community can better assess revenue profile, margin structure and growth prospectus as fully consolidated operation. In parallel, as disclosed in November, we signed a purchase agreement to acquire Motiva's stake in its airport portfolio, which holds interest in 20 airports across Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Curacao, for a purchase price of BRL 5 billion, which at the moment represented approximately $936 million. Upon closing this transaction would add approximately 45 million passengers annually to our network, bringing total annual passenger traffic over 116 million. It also provides entrance to Brazil, the largest aviation market in Latin America, while further strengthening our presence in Central and South America. This acquisition enhances our geographic diversification, increases scale and creates long-term operational opportunities, giving ASUR's track record as an efficient airport operator and more important, the opportunity to use the balance sheet. The Motiva transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, while closing expected in the first half of 2026. We intend to fund the acquisition with debt. Together, these initiatives reflect a deliberate expansion, strengthening our position in the U.S. commercial segment while deepening our footprint across high-growth markets in the Americas. Importantly, we continue to adhere to our long-standing strategy of pursuing disciplined accretive acquisitions that increase long-term shareholders' value while preserving balance sheet strength. Lastly, reflecting the strength of ASUR's cash generation model, we returned value to shareholders in form of dividends. During 2025, dividend payment totaled $24 billion. At the same time, we supported our selective expansion strategy and preserve our financial flexibility. Let me now review ASUR's operational performance for the quarter and full year. During the fourth quarter, we handled 17.9 million passengers, up nearly 1% year-on-year with nearly 72 million passengers traveling through our airports during the year. Looking at the quarter performance by region, Mexico was essentially flat with domestic traffic slightly below prior year levels, while international traffic showed modest improvement. We believe this reflects the early stages of normalization following aircraft availability constraints and softer regional demand in earlier year. In addition, traffic in Cancun declined 2% during the quarter, while our 8 other Mexican airports grew middle-single digit. In Puerto Rico, traffic declined 3%, primarily driven by domestic market demand softness, while international traffic remained positive. Colombia once again delivered the strongest performance with our portfolio with fourth quarter traffic increased nearly 6% to 4.7 million passengers, reflecting high single-digit growth in international traffic and mid-single digit in domestic traffic, supported by improving connectivity and resilient demand. Overall, we are seeing gradual stabilization in Mexico and sustained structural growth in Colombia. Passenger volumes from the United States, our larger international source market decreased just 0.6%. While South America contracted 10.9%, on the positive note, Canada and Europe increased by 12.9% and 1.1%, respectively. Looking ahead, we expect a more balanced operation environment across our portfolio. In Mexico, we expect traffic to gradually stabilize over the year as aircraft availability improves. In Cancun, we continue to monitor the dynamic with Tulum Airport. As comparables ease, and airline networks adjust, we believe traffic trends should progressively improve during the year. In Puerto Rico and Colombia, we continue to expect sustained positive momentum, supported by healthy international demand and improved connectivity. Turning now to financial performance. As a reminder, all figures exclude construction revenue and costs and comparisons are all year-on-year, otherwise noted. Total revenue were flat year-on-year at MXN 7.3 billion, reflecting the softer traffic environment in Mexico and the FX impact from the appreciation of the Mexican peso on the commercial activity. Aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues were essentially unchanged during the quarter. By region, Mexico, revenues were flat due to softer traffic trends and the FX impact from the appreciation of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar on commercial revenues. Puerto Rico's revenues declined nearly 6%, affected by the FX impact, while Colombia revenues increased nearly 5%, broadly in line with traffic growth and improved commercial performance. As part of our strategy to increase and enhance commercial offering, we opened 41 additional retail and service units across the network over the past year. This includes 31 in Colombia, 8 in Puerto Rico and 6 in Mexico. These additions contributed to a low single-digit increase in commercial revenues with solid momentum in Colombia, partially offset by softer results in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Commercial revenue per passenger increased 1% year-on-year to nearly MXN 132. By geography, Colombia posted the strongest performance with a 12% gain, followed by Puerto Rico, which rose nearly 4%, while Mexico remained broadly stable at MXN 159 per passenger. Turning to operating costs. Total expenses increased 25% year-on-year. In Mexico, expenses rose 10%, primarily driven by professional fees associated with the ASUR U.S. and the Motiva Airport project, along with the high minimum wages and increased service-related costs. Puerto Rico recorded a 6% increase, mainly due to security expenses and inflationary pressures. In Colombia, expenses doubled largely due to a change in the concession amortization methodology implemented in the previous quarter. As a reminder, we expect the regulated revenues to phase out by 2027 with the concession running through 2032. Starting in the third quarter 2025, we aligned amortization with the updated revenue generation. This is a structural adjustment and will continue going forward. Excluding this account adjustment, costs will have increased just by 1%. Turning to profitability. Consolidated EBITDA decreased nearly 5% to MXN 4.9 billion during the quarter, with adjusted EBITDA margin declining 330 basis points to 66.4% year-on-year, reflecting the dynamics I just explained. Colombia delivered EBITDA growth of 2%, while EBITDA declined by 3% in Mexico and 19% in Puerto Rico, mainly reflecting lower traffic and higher operating costs. Net majority income for the fourth quarter decreased 22% to MXN 2.7 billion, primarily driven by 2 factors: a noncash foreign exchange loss of MXN 155 million in connection with the appreciation of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, while in the fourth quarter 2024 we recorded a MXN 773 million gain. Second, the MXN 407 million adjustment in amortization methodology in Colombia introduced in the third quarter 2025 that I just mentioned. For the full year, total revenues increased nearly 19% to MXN 37 billion. EBITDA rose 2% to MXN 20.2 billion with adjusted EBITDA margin of 67.8% in '25 compared with the 69.7% in '24. In turn, net income declined 20% year-on-year to MXN 10.9 billion, mainly reflecting a noncash foreign exchange loss of MXN 1.9 billion this year versus a MXN 2 billion gain in '24. Moving on to the balance sheet. We closed the year with cash and cash equivalents with MXN 11 billion and net debt of MXN 16 billion, equivalent to 0.8x last 12 months EBITDA. This reflects 2 loans obtained during the second half of 2025, which were secured to pay CapEx projects and fund our strategic U.S. initiative. Even after incorporating these financings, leverage remains at a conservative level and well below global airport peers, presenting ample flexibility to fund regulatory CapEx commitments and future growth. Capital expenditures during the fourth quarter were MXN 3.9 billion invested across our airport network, of which MXN 3.5 billion were invested in Mexico under our master development plan, and the remainder in Colombia and Puerto Rico. For the full year, we invested MXN 7.8 billion in CapEx with a similar geographic breakdown. Investments under our Master Development Programs across our Mexican airports, ensuring the capacity, service quality and regulatory compliance continue to advance. In Puerto Rico and Colombia, we remain focused on operational improvements and commercial optimization initiatives aimed at enhancing non-aeronautical revenue generation. In Mexico, we expect to reopen Terminal 1 in Cancun in the third quarter of this year, which is anticipated to provide a commercial tailwind. New facility will help rebalance passenger flows across terminals and improve the passenger experience, which over time should support higher commercial spending. Wrapping up, ASUR enters 2026 with a strengthened platform, greater diversification, disciplined capital allocation, robust balance sheet and proven operational model. While near-term traffic trends in some markets have moderated, the structural demand drivers for air travel in our region remains intact, and we are confident in our ability to generate long-term value for our shareholders. With that, now we are ready to take your questions. Dave, please open the floor for questions.
[Operator Instructions] The first question comes from Andressa Varotto with UBS.
I have 2 questions. I can make the first one and then the next one. Starting with if you could share any additional color and projections about the recent ASUR U.S. acquisitions or if we can try to calculate how much it could add on revenue and EBITDA for the year based on the results showed in this quarter? And also, if you have any update on the process of the Motiva Airports acquisition?
Well, in the case of the U.S., 2 comments. First of all, you have the numbers for the first 20 days, which are, I will say, not something that we can consider as a normalized for the full year in '26. Due to the fact that during the third quarter this year, we're expecting the opening of the new Terminal 1 in New York at the JFK Airport, which is an important element of the equation of this transaction. So more or less the same for the first 3 quarters and then the jump because of the new Terminal 1. In the case of the process for Motiva, everything is -- it's going well. Of course, it's going to take time. There are some process that are slow in the case of aeronautical approvals. But we expect to conclude this during the end, maybe the beginning of the third quarter this year.
Very clear. And my other question would be regarding the tax rate. We noticed a lower tax rate this quarter. I would like to understand if this is something that we can expect for upcoming quarters or was more of a one-off effect?
No, that is related to the results of the year.
[Operator Instructions] Our next question comes from Anton Mortenkotter with GBM.
I mean we saw really good performance on the commercial side on Puerto Rico and Colombia operations using local currency. So I was just wondering what kind of initiatives were you pushing in those markets? And should we expect to see that non-aero [ part ] continue growing?
Thank you for your question, Anton. Yes, the appreciation of the Mexican peso was for the quarter, 13.4%. So if you see the results in their currency, they were very good. In the case of Puerto Rico, we have worked in the second half of the year very hard on a new strategy into the convenience stores, and there are some other adjustments to improve the operational performance of the duty free. In the case of Colombia, I would say, apart from what I mentioned in terms of the new units we have established there, nothing else.
[Operator Instructions] This concludes our question-and-answer portion of today's call. I would like to turn back over to Mr. Castro for closing remarks.
Thank you, Dave. Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes ASUR's Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call. We would like to thank you again for your participation. You may now disconnect.
Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes ASUR's Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call. We would like to thank you again for your participation. You may now disconnect.
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
ASUR expanded into the U.S. by acquiring URW Airports (now ASUR US) for an enterprise value of $295 million and is set to buy Motiva’s 20-airport portfolio for BRL 5 billion (~$936M), adding roughly 45 million annual passengers with the Motiva deal expected to close in H1 2026 and funded by debt. Fourth-quarter revenue was flat at MXN 7.3 billion, but consolidated EBITDA fell nearly 5% to MXN 4.9 billion and net majority income declined 22% to MXN 2.7 billion, driven mainly by a non-cash foreign‑exchange loss, a Colombia amortization adjustment, and a 25% rise in expenses. Q4 traffic reached 17.9 million passengers (+~1%) with Colombia the strongest market (+~6% to 4.7 million) while Cancún and Puerto Rico saw weakness; management expects improvements as Cancun’s Terminal 1 reopens in the third quarter and reported full‑year CapEx of MXN 7.8 billion. Interested in Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A. de C.V.? Here are five stocks we like better. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (NYSE:ASR) executives used the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call to highlight a “key inflection point” for the airport operator, pointing to new diversification initiatives alongside softer traffic trends in some markets and the impact of currency movements on reported results. Chief Executive Officer Adolfo Castro said ASUR completed its expansion into the U.S. airport commercial market with the acquisition of URW Airports, which has been renamed ASUR US. The transaction closed on Dec. 11 at an enterprise value of $295 million and gives ASUR exposure to “non-regulated commercial airport” operations in major U.S. hubs including Los Angeles International Airport, Chicago O’Hare, and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. → Microsoft Is Sliding—An Insider Buy and Oversold Signals Are Changing the Setup From Dec. 11 through Dec. 31, ASUR US contributed approximately MXN 133 million in revenues and MXN 86 million in EBITDA. Management cautioned that the initial period is not representative of a normalized run rate for 2026, noting that the expected opening of the “new Terminal 1” at JFK in the third quarter of the year is “an important element of the equation” and could drive a step-up later in the year. Castro said ASUR US was included within Mexico’s reported results for the quarter, and the company plans to provide more detailed disclosure beginning w…Read full documentShow less
ASUR expanded into the U.S. by acquiring URW Airports (now ASUR US) for an enterprise value of $295 million and is set to buy Motiva’s 20-airport portfolio for BRL 5 billion (~$936M), adding roughly 45 million annual passengers with the Motiva deal expected to close in H1 2026 and funded by debt. Fourth-quarter revenue was flat at MXN 7.3 billion, but consolidated EBITDA fell nearly 5% to MXN 4.9 billion and net majority income declined 22% to MXN 2.7 billion, driven mainly by a non-cash foreign‑exchange loss, a Colombia amortization adjustment, and a 25% rise in expenses. Q4 traffic reached 17.9 million passengers (+~1%) with Colombia the strongest market (+~6% to 4.7 million) while Cancún and Puerto Rico saw weakness; management expects improvements as Cancun’s Terminal 1 reopens in the third quarter and reported full‑year CapEx of MXN 7.8 billion. Interested in Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A. de C.V.? Here are five stocks we like better. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (NYSE:ASR) executives used the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call to highlight a “key inflection point” for the airport operator, pointing to new diversification initiatives alongside softer traffic trends in some markets and the impact of currency movements on reported results. Chief Executive Officer Adolfo Castro said ASUR completed its expansion into the U.S. airport commercial market with the acquisition of URW Airports, which has been renamed ASUR US. The transaction closed on Dec. 11 at an enterprise value of $295 million and gives ASUR exposure to “non-regulated commercial airport” operations in major U.S. hubs including Los Angeles International Airport, Chicago O’Hare, and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. → Microsoft Is Sliding—An Insider Buy and Oversold Signals Are Changing the Setup From Dec. 11 through Dec. 31, ASUR US contributed approximately MXN 133 million in revenues and MXN 86 million in EBITDA. Management cautioned that the initial period is not representative of a normalized run rate for 2026, noting that the expected opening of the “new Terminal 1” at JFK in the third quarter of the year is “an important element of the equation” and could drive a step-up later in the year. Castro said ASUR US was included within Mexico’s reported results for the quarter, and the company plans to provide more detailed disclosure beginning with its first-quarter 2026 earnings report. ASUR also reiterated its plan to acquire Motiva’s stake in an airport portfolio with interests in 20 airports across Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Curaçao for a purchase price of BRL 5 billion (about $936 million at the time of signing). Castro said the deal would add roughly 45 million annual passengers and provide entry into Brazil, which he called “the largest aviation market in Latin America.” The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, with closing expected in the first half of 2026. On the call, Castro said the process is going well but acknowledged that some aeronautical approval steps can be slow. → SoundHound’s New Sales Assist Agent Put Voice AI Back in the Spotlight The CEO said ASUR intends to fund the Motiva acquisition with debt and emphasized that the company remains focused on “disciplined, accretive acquisitions” while preserving balance sheet strength. For the fourth quarter, ASUR handled 17.9 million passengers, up nearly 1% year over year. Castro said Mexico was essentially flat, with domestic traffic slightly below prior-year levels and international traffic showing modest improvement. He said Cancun traffic declined 2% during the quarter, while ASUR’s other eight Mexican airports posted mid-single-digit growth. → AVGO Earnings Are Just Around the Corner—Here's What to Watch In Puerto Rico, traffic fell 3%, which management attributed mainly to softness in domestic market demand, while international traffic remained positive. Colombia delivered the strongest performance in the portfolio, with fourth-quarter traffic rising nearly 6% to 4.7 million passengers. Castro cited high single-digit international growth and mid-single-digit domestic growth, supported by improved connectivity and resilient demand. By international source market, passenger volumes from the United States decreased 0.6%, while South America contracted 10.9%. Canada and Europe increased 12.9% and 1.1%, respectively. Looking ahead, management said it expects Mexico traffic to “gradually stabilize” as aircraft availability improves. In Cancun, the company said it continues to monitor competitive dynamics related to Tulum Airport and expects trends to improve as airline networks adjust and comparisons ease. The company also expects continued momentum in Puerto Rico and Colombia, supported by international demand and connectivity improvements. All figures discussed by management excluded construction revenue and costs and were presented in Mexican pesos unless otherwise stated. Fourth-quarter total revenue was flat at MXN 7.3 billion. Castro attributed the result to a softer traffic environment in Mexico and foreign exchange impacts from Mexican peso appreciation on commercial activity. Aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues were described as essentially unchanged during the quarter. By region, Mexico revenue was flat, Puerto Rico revenue declined nearly 6% (affected by foreign exchange impacts), and Colombia revenue increased nearly 5%, which management said was broadly in line with traffic growth and improved commercial performance. On the cost side, total expenses increased 25% year over year. Mexico expenses rose 10%, driven by professional fees associated with the ASUR US and Motiva projects, as well as higher minimum wages and increased service-related costs. Puerto Rico expenses rose 6% due to security costs and inflationary pressure. Colombia expenses doubled, largely due to a change in concession amortization methodology implemented in the prior quarter. Consolidated EBITDA decreased nearly 5% to MXN 4.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA margin fell 330 basis points to 66.4%. Colombia posted EBITDA growth of 2%, while Mexico EBITDA declined 3% and Puerto Rico EBITDA fell 19%, which management attributed to lower traffic and higher operating costs. Net majority income for the quarter declined 22% to MXN 2.7 billion. Castro cited two main drivers: A non-cash foreign exchange loss of MXN 155 million tied to peso appreciation, versus a MXN 773 million gain in the fourth quarter of 2024. A MXN 407 million adjustment from the Colombia amortization methodology change introduced in the third quarter of 2025. ASUR said it opened 41 additional retail and service units across the network over the past year, including 31 in Colombia, eight in Puerto Rico, and six in Mexico. Management said the additions supported a low single-digit increase in commercial revenues, with solid momentum in Colombia partly offset by softer results in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Commercial revenue per passenger increased 1% to nearly MXN 132. Colombia led with a 12% increase, Puerto Rico rose nearly 4%, and Mexico was broadly stable at MXN 159 per passenger. In response to an analyst question, Castro said Puerto Rico initiatives in the second half of the year included a new strategy for convenience stores and operational adjustments to improve duty-free performance, while Colombia’s improvement was primarily tied to the new units. Capital expenditures were MXN 3.9 billion in the fourth quarter, including MXN 3.5 billion in Mexico under the Master Development Plan, with the remainder in Colombia and Puerto Rico. Full-year CapEx totaled MXN 7.8 billion. In Mexico, Castro said the company expects to reopen Terminal 1 in Cancun in the third quarter, which management expects to provide a commercial tailwind by rebalancing passenger flows and improving the passenger experience. For full-year 2025, ASUR reported total revenue up nearly 19% to MXN 37 billion. EBITDA rose 2% to MXN 20.2 billion, with adjusted EBITDA margin of 67.8% compared with 69.7% in 2024. Net income declined 20% to MXN 10.9 billion, which management attributed mainly to a non-cash foreign exchange loss of MXN 1.9 billion in 2025 versus a MXN 2.0 billion gain in 2024. ASUR ended the year with MXN 11 billion in cash and cash equivalents and MXN 16 billion in net debt, equivalent to 0.8x last twelve months EBITDA. Castro said leverage remains conservative and provides flexibility for regulatory CapEx and future growth. The company also noted that dividend payments during 2025 totaled MXN 24 billion. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, SAB. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR) is a leading airport operator in Mexico specializing in the development, operation and management of airports under long-term concession agreements. The company’s core business activities include the operation of passenger and cargo terminals, the administration of retail and service concessions, the provision of parking and ground-support services, and the implementation of security and maintenance programs. ASR holds concession rights for nine airports across southeastern Mexico, including premier tourism hubs such as Cancún, Cozumel and Huatulco, as well as regional facilities in Mérida, Oaxaca, Veracruz and Minatitlán. The article "Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste Q4 Earnings Call Highlights" was originally published by MarketBeat.

