Adani Ports posts 18% profit rise and lifts FY27 capex plan by 3,000 crore
Adani Ports reported an 18% rise in September-quarter net profit to 3,682 crore and lifted its FY27 capex guidance to 15,000-17,000 crore, per Moody's.
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what happened
According to Moody's, APSEZ's consolidated net profit climbed 18% from a year earlier to 3,682 crore in the September quarter. Sales were up 24%, reaching 11,340.40 crore against 9,167.46 crore a year before. Over the first half of FY27, profit grew 14% to 7,332 crore, and revenue rose 21% to 22,161.20 crore.
The company linked the stronger top line to bigger cargo flows and better tariffs at its Indian ports, a wider role for its overseas terminals, a rebound in logistics and a larger shipping fleet. Total costs rose 19% to 7,252.76 crore, and operating costs climbed from 2,496.35 crore to 3,222.26 crore.
Guidance was also revised. The FY27 revenue forecast now sits at 44,000-46,000 crore, up 1,000 crore, while planned capital spending has been lifted by 3,000 crore to a 15,000-17,000 crore range, versus the earlier 12,000-14,000 crore.
why it matters
For investors in port and logistics businesses, the mix of fast revenue growth and a bigger investment budget points to capacity expansion. The heavier capital spending could, however, put pressure on free cash flow.
market impact
APSEZ shares: strong quarterly growth supports the stock, while higher capex weighs on cash flow
- APSEZ shares pressure up — quarterly profit and revenue growth supports the stock
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- APSEZ Profit Up 18%; Co Raises FY27 Capex Guidance by 3,000 cr — Moody's, 29 October 2026 at 04:12 UTC
- APSEZ Profit Climbs 18%; Raises FY27 Capex Guidance by 3k cr — Moody's, 29 October 2026 at 04:12 UTC
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