Adani Ports Q4FY26 Results: PAT Crosses ₹12,700 Crore


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Synopsis:

 

Adani Ports reported its Q4 and FY26 performance, with revenue rising 26.5% YoY in Q4 and 25% for the full year. EBITDA grew 20%, supported by strong international port and logistics performance. FY26 profit after tax reached ₹12,782 crore, up 16%. The company also increased its dividend to ₹7.50 per share, reflecting improved profitability and confidence in future growth.

Adani Port Q4 Result

The financial performance of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited for Q4FY26 and FY26 has been released by the company. This is a performance which indicates a company whose size has expanded considerably during the past year, earning revenues from operations more than ₹38,700 crore and earning profit after tax of ₹12,782 crore, marking a growth of about 16% YoY.

Q4FY26 of Adani Ports: Quarter at a Glance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, revenue from operations stood at ₹10,737.58 crore, up from ₹8,488.44 crore in Q4 FY25, a YoY increase of around 26.5%. Total income for the quarter, including other income, came in at ₹11,489.45 crore compared to ₹8,769.63 crore in the same period last year. The EBITDA of Q4FY26 was recorded ₹6,020, which was increased by 20% as compared to ₹5,006 in Q4FY25. 

Profit before exceptional items and tax came in at ₹3,761.58 crore, compared to ₹3,556.34 crore in Q4 FY25. After accounting for exceptional items of ₹61.62 crore, profit before tax for the quarter stood at ₹3,699.96 crore versus ₹3,531.93 crore a year ago. Profit after tax was ₹3,308.30 crore, up 9% compared to ₹3,023.10 crore in Q4 FY25.

Segment Wise Performance

The ports business delivered steady growth during the quarter, with domestic operations remaining stable and international ports showing strong expansion.

Domestic Ports

The port income in India for Q4 FY26 was ₹6,566 crore, against ₹6,062 crore in Q4 FY25, with a growth rate of 8%. The EBITDA of the ports in India was ₹4,704 crore for Q4 FY26, which increased by 8% from ₹4,354 crore in Q4 FY25. The EBITDA margin for Q4 FY26 stood at 71.6%, which remained stable at 71.8% for Q4 FY25.

Regarding the performance, the cargo tonnage for Q4 FY26 was 111.7 MMT, while it was 111.9 MMT in Q4 FY25.

International Ports

The international ports witnessed a more pronounced growth path. The income stood at ₹1,422 crore in Q4 FY26 from ₹901 crore in Q4 FY25, showing a growth of 58%. The EBITDA was up considerably to ₹597 crore against ₹131 crore in the prior year, representing a massive rise of 355%. The EBITDA margins were up to 42% from 14.5% in Q4 FY25, recording the highest-ever margins in international operations.

Operationally, cargo handled at international ports rose to 22 MMT from 6 MMT in Q4 FY25. The growth was supported by the consolidation of NQXT Australia from Q4 FY26 and the commencement of CWIT Colombo operations during Q1 FY26. The overall margin expansion was driven by improved profitability at both NQXT and CWIT assets.

Logistics Segment Performance

The logistics segment also showed steady improvement in both revenue and profitability during the quarter.

Logistics operations revenues were ₹1,133 crore in Q4 FY26, whereas in Q4 FY25, the revenue was ₹1,030 crore. In comparison to the previous year, this is an increase of 10% YoY. In terms of EBITDA, there has been an increase to ₹228 crore compared to ₹181 crore in the previous year, an increase of 26%.

Overall, EBITDA margins have increased for the logistics segment to 20.1% in Q4 FY26 from 17.6% in Q4 FY25.

On the basis of segments, the trucking margins have decreased to 4.5% from 8.7% in the previous year. However, the International Freight Network segment has shown improvement; their margins have gone up from 5.8% to 7.6%. Moreover, other logistics segments have shown robust results; margins have increased from 27% to 36%.

Full Year FY26 Performance of Adani Ports

The income from operations for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, was ₹38,736 crore as against ₹31,079  crore during the previous year, showing an increase of approximately 25%.

The EBITDA for FY26 is ₹22,851 crore compared to ₹19,025 crore for FY25, representing a growth rate of 20%. Profit Before Tax for FY26 is ₹14,848.56 crore compared to ₹13,029 of FY25. PAT for FY26 was recorded at ₹12,782 crore up by 16% compared to ₹11,061 of FY25

Dividend Declaration

The Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of ₹7.50 per share, having a face value of ₹2, which translates to 375% for the FY 2025-26, provided that the proposal is approved by the stockholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. This amount is higher than the dividend of ₹7 per share for the previous fiscal year. The cut-off date for identifying the stockholders eligible to receive dividends has been decided to be 12th June 2026.

About the Author

SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

Published Date : 30 Apr 2026

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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