Salik Posts Q3 Net Profit of 341.1 Million Dirhams

what happened

UAE toll road operator Salik reported third-quarter net profit of 341.1 million dirhams. Revenue for the quarter came to 705.3 million dirhams, and the company said it saw a sequential improvement. Free cash flow for the quarter reached 494.6 million dirhams, while for the first nine months of the year it totaled 1,045.6 million. Reuters reported the figures based on the company's statement.

For the nine months of 2026, total trips exceeded 577.8 million, of which 419.3 million were chargeable. Toll usage fees brought in 1,809.8 million dirhams, fines generated 220.1 million, and tag activation fees added 37.7 million. Net debt stood at 4,606.9 million dirhams as of September 30.

For 2027, the company expects revenue to grow 6% to 8%, a net profit margin of 50.5% to 51.5%, and an EBITDA margin of 69.5% to 70.5%. Salik also reaffirmed its confidence in expanding ancillary revenue streams over the medium to long term.

why it matters

For investors, steady cash generation and margin guidance matter because they show how resilient a toll road business is. The report concerns a single company, but it offers a reference point for similar infrastructure operators in the region.

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