Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the first nine months of 2025, the company reported strong momentum across its business divisions, with net debt standing at negative EUR 706 million, indicating net cash [4][17] - Revenue grew by 6.2%, adjusted EBITDA increased by 4.8%, and adjusted EBIT rose by 6.0% in like-for-like terms [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Highways revenue grew by 16.4% in like-for-like terms in the first nine months, with adjusted EBITDA up nearly 15.1% [5][6] - The Airports division saw steady progress at New Terminal One at JFK, with construction 78% complete and on budget [14] - Construction maintained a solid adjusted EBIT margin of 3.7% in the first nine months, with an order book of $17.2 billion, up 9.1% compared to December 2024 [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American assets contributed 97% of Highways' adjusted EBITDA and 88% of revenue, with dividends from these assets totaling EUR 312 million in the first nine months [6] - Traffic in the 407 ETR grew by 9.4% in the quarter, reflecting increased mobility due to return-to-office mandates [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing value through demand segmentation and maximizing EBITDA growth, particularly in North American highways [7][19] - Future bids are planned for the I-24 in Tennessee and I-25 in Georgia in the first half of 2026, with an RFQ for the I-77 South in North Carolina expected to be submitted in December [5][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the strong performance of North American assets and the attractive pipeline of opportunities in highways [19][20] - The geopolitical situation has affected international traffic, but domestic traffic remains robust, supporting growth in adjusted EBITDA [14] Other Important Information - The company announced a second scrip dividend and expects to distribute EUR 2.2 billion in cash to shareholders from 2024 to 2026 [5][18] - The 407 ETR board approved a dividend of CAD 1.05 billion for Q4, up 50% from the previous year [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the potential financial consequences of a delay in the launch of New Terminal One? - Management indicated that delays would result in liquidated damages for the contractor and a delay in revenue perception [24] Question: Will there be any impact from the U.S. government shutdown in Q4? - Management noted no significant impact observed on the I-66 and that bidding processes are mainly at the state level, unaffected by federal shutdowns [29] Question: Can you elaborate on the Schedule 22 provision reversal in Q3? - The reversal was driven by increased mobility and effective promotions, leading to better-than-expected traffic [35] Question: What is the strategy regarding the managed lanes and potential dividends? - Management indicated that there could be opportunities for leveraging managed lanes in the coming years, particularly for the I-66 [58] Question: What is the outlook for the 407 ETR pricing and discounts? - Management emphasized focusing on revenue and EBITDA growth rather than discounts, with expectations for pricing announcements similar to last year [42][59] Question: What is the competitive landscape in contracting? - Management noted that the contracting environment remains rational with no significant tightening in competition, indicating healthy activity levels [48]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the first nine months of 2025, the company reported a negative net debt of €706 million, indicating a strong cash position [3][16] - Revenue grew by 6.2%, adjusted EBITDA increased by 4.8%, and adjusted EBIT rose by 6.0% in like-for-like terms [15] - Shareholder distributions reached €426 million in the first nine months, with a second scrip dividend announced [4][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Highways revenue grew by 16.4% in like-for-like terms in the first nine months, with adjusted EBITDA up nearly 15.1% [4][5] - The 407 ETR saw traffic growth of 9.4% in the quarter and 6.2% in the first nine months, contributing to an 18.6% revenue growth in Q3 [5][6] - Airports division reported steady performance, with adjusted EBITDA growth supported by commercial upgrades despite a 1.5% decline in traffic [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The I-66 managed lane experienced exceptional traffic growth of 13.2% in Q3 and 8.5% in the first nine months [10][11] - The Dallas-Fort Worth managed lanes showed varied performance, with NTE traffic declining by 3.7% in Q3 while revenue per transaction increased by 14.2% [7][8] - The overall market dynamics in North America are favorable, driving growth in the company's assets [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational readiness for New Terminal One at JFK, with a target opening date of June 2026 [12] - There is an emphasis on demand segmentation to enhance value for users and maximize EBITDA growth [6][7] - The company plans to submit bids for several projects in North Carolina and Tennessee in the first half of 2026, indicating a proactive approach to growth opportunities [4][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the strong performance of North American assets, driven by increased customer segmentation and favorable market dynamics [18] - The company is monitoring the potential impact of the U.S. government shutdown but has not seen significant effects on revenue so far [25] - Future growth is expected to be supported by a healthy construction order book and an attractive pipeline of opportunities [14][19] Other Important Information - The company has a solid cash flow position, with significant cash inflows from dividends and asset sales [3][16] - The adjusted EBIT margin for the construction division was 3.7% for the first nine months, aligning with long-term targets [13][14] - The company is committed to returning €2.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks by the end of 2026 [17][51] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the potential financial consequences of a delay in New Terminal One? - Delays would result in liquidated damages for the contractor and a delay in revenue perception for the company [22][23] Question: Will the U.S. government shutdown impact Q4? - No significant impact has been observed on the I-66, and bidding processes remain unaffected [25] Question: What drove the Schedule 22 provision reversal in Q3? - Increased mobility and effective promotions contributed to the reversal, with traffic trends performing better than expected [28][29] Question: What is the outlook for pricing increases on the 407 ETR? - Pricing strategies will be announced in November, with expectations for revenue and EBITDA growth [32][33] Question: How is the competitive landscape in contracting? - The market remains rational with increased activity, and there is no significant tightening in competition [38][39] Question: What is the strategy regarding data centers? - The recent acquisition adds capabilities to the construction division, but the company remains opportunistic in the data center space [56]

Financial Performance Overview - Ferrovial achieved strong performance across all business divisions in 9M 2025[7] - The company's net debt ex-infrastructure projects was -€706 million[7] - Revenue increased to €6,911 million, a 6.2% like-for-like (LfL) increase compared to 9M 2024[47] - Adjusted EBITDA reached €1,031 million, a 4.8% LfL increase compared to 9M 2024[47] - Adjusted EBIT amounted to €691 million, a 6.0% LfL increase compared to 9M 2024[47] Highways Division - US Highways revenue increased by 16.4% LfL compared to 9M 2024[12] - US Highways adjusted EBITDA increased by 15.1% LfL compared to 9M 2024[12] - North American assets contributed €312 million in dividends[12] - 407 ETR's revenue increased by 19.3% to CAD 1,511 million in 9M 2025[15] - 407 ETR's EBITDA increased by 15.8% to CAD 1,283 million in 9M 2025[15] - A Q4 dividend of CAD 1.05 billion was approved for distribution from 407 ETR, a 50% increase compared to CAD 700 million in Q4 2024[21] Construction Division - Construction revenue reached €5,420 million, a 4.6% LfL increase compared to 9M 2024[40] - The construction division's order book stood at €17,168 million, a 9.1% LfL increase[45]

Core Viewpoint - Ferrovial SE has declared an interim scrip dividend totaling EUR 342 million, which can be paid in cash or shares at the shareholders' discretion, with the dividend per share to be announced on October 23, 2025 [1]. Dividend Details - The dividend will be payable in cash or shares, with the ex-dividend date set for October 24, 2025, in Europe and October 27, 2025, in the US [2]. - The ratio for shares entitled to one Ferrovial share will be determined based on the volume-weighted average price of shares traded on specific dates in November 2025 [3]. - Shareholders can elect between cash and shares from October 28, 2025, to November 11, 2025, with default elections leading to shares if no choice is made [3][4]. Tax Implications - Cash dividends are subject to a 15% Dutch dividend withholding tax, while shares issued will incur withholding tax only on their nominal value of EUR 0.01 per share, which Ferrovial will cover [5]. - Local tax withholding may apply based on the shareholder's tax residency [6]. Timeline - Key dates include: - October 23, 2025: Announcement of the dividend per share - October 24, 2025: European Ex-Dividend Date - October 27, 2025: US Ex-Dividend Date and Dividend Record Date - October 28, 2025 - November 11, 2025: Election period for dividend choice - November 20, 2025: Announcement of the Ratio - From December 3, 2025: Payment of cash dividends and delivery of shares [7][8]. Additional Information - Election facilities will be available through banks or brokers starting October 28, 2025, and shareholders are encouraged to check their default options [8]. - Settlement of cash fractions will be based on the average price of shares traded on specified dates in November 2025 [9].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net debt position of negative €223 million, excluding infrastructure project companies, which does not include proceeds from the divestment of Hydro [5] - Adjusted EBITDA for the construction segment was €191 million, up 4.2% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 3.5%, in line with long-term targets [18][19] - Operating cash flow was negative €104 million in the first half, compared to negative €53 million in the same period last year, primarily due to a lack of advanced payments [19][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Highways revenues grew by 14.9% in the first half on a like-for-like basis, with adjusted EBITDA improving by 17.1%, driven by strong performance from U.S. assets [7][8] - U.S. Highways represented 88% of total highways revenues and 97% of total adjusted EBITDA, with revenue growth of 15.9% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 14% [8] - The construction segment saw revenues reach €3,453 million, a 2.6% increase year-over-year on a like-for-like basis [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Traffic improved by 5.8% in the second quarter, driven by targeted rush hour promotions, although adverse weather and construction delays impacted performance [10] - At JFK Airport, the new Terminal 1 project is 72% complete, with construction on schedule and on budget [15] - Dalaman Airport in Turkey experienced a slight traffic decline of 0.3% in the first half, influenced by lower domestic passenger volumes [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on growth investments, divestments, and shareholder distributions, with a healthy pipeline of U.S. highways assets [30] - The strategic horizon plan is being executed, with updates on progress expected [30] - The company is optimistic about future opportunities in Poland, particularly with European funds and potential reconstruction efforts in Ukraine [97] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth prospects of North American assets, driven by increased customer segmentation and local economic growth [30] - The company anticipates limited exposure to inflation and a healthy construction order book [30] - Management noted that the competitive environment for U.S. Managed Lanes remains similar to previous years, with expectations for continued success in upcoming bids [70] Other Important Information - The company completed the acquisition of a 5.06% stake in four zero seven ETR for CAD 1.99 billion, increasing its stake from 43.23% to 48.29% [6] - Dividends from North American highways totaled €240 million in the first half, compared to €339 million in the same period last year [9] - The company issued $1.4 billion in long-term green bonds, completing the refinancing of phase A for the NTO project [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on revenue growth in I-77 and I-66 - Management attributed revenue growth to economic activity and population growth in metropolitan areas, along with the ability to adjust toll rates based on customer value [37][40] Question: Earnings from ProBio Construction - Management noted that the decline in Q2 earnings was due to additional costs related to utilizations and IT systems, with a long-term EBIT margin target of 3.5% [44] Question: Upstream dividends and shareholder returns - Management indicated that dividends from infrastructure projects are tied to asset performance, with a target of €2.2 billion in dividends for the period 2024-2026 [54] Question: Schedule 22 provision and traffic trends - Management explained that the reduction in the Schedule 22 provision was based on updated traffic data and successful promotions attracting more users during peak times [68][80] Question: ETR dividend factors and capital structure - Management confirmed that there is potential for increased dividends from ETR, with room for adjustments in capital structure for I-66 and I-407 [110]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net debt position of negative €223 million, excluding infrastructure project companies, which does not include proceeds from the divestment of Hydro [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the construction segment was €191 million, up 4.2% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 3.5%, in line with long-term targets [16][17] - Operating cash flow was negative €104 million in the first half, compared to negative €53 million in the same period last year, primarily due to the lack of advanced payments [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Highways revenues grew by 14.9% in the first half on a like-for-like basis, with adjusted EBITDA improving by 17.1% [6] - U.S. Highways represented 88% of total highways revenues and 97% of total adjusted EBITDA, with revenues growing by 15.9% and adjusted EBITDA increasing by 14% [6] - The construction segment saw revenues reach €3,453 million, a 2.6% increase on a like-for-like basis [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Traffic improved by 5.8% in the second quarter, driven by targeted rush hour promotions, despite adverse weather conditions [8] - At JFK Airport, the new Terminal 1 project is 72% complete, with construction on schedule and on budget [14] - Dalaman Airport in Turkey experienced a slight traffic decline of 0.3% in the first half, impacted by lower domestic passenger volumes [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on growth investments, divestments, and shareholder distributions, with a strong pipeline of U.S. highways assets [4][28] - The strategic horizon plan is being executed, with updates on progress expected [29] - The company is optimistic about future opportunities in Poland, particularly with European funds and potential reconstruction in Ukraine [96] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth prospects of North American assets, driven by increased customer segmentation and local economic growth [28] - The company anticipates limited exposure to inflation and a healthy construction order book [29] - Management noted that adverse weather events negatively impacted performance but did not foresee significant long-term effects [11] Other Important Information - The company completed the acquisition of an additional 5.06% stake in four zero seven ETR for CAD 1.99 billion, increasing its stake from 43.23% to 48.29% [5] - Dividends from North American highways totaled €240 million in the first half, down from €339 million in the same period last year [7] - The company issued $1.4 billion in long-term green bonds, completing the refinancing of phase A for the NTO project [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you explain the strong growth in average revenue per transaction in I-77 and I-66? - Management attributed the growth to increased toll revenues and dynamic pricing adjustments based on traffic behavior and value provided to users [36] Question: Why did earnings from ProBio Construction decline year-over-year in Q2? - Management indicated that the decline was due to additional costs related to utilizations and IT systems, along with increased bidding costs [43] Question: Can you comment on the recent pricing and traffic trends in the U.S. Managed Lanes business? - Management noted that underlying economic growth has been positive, although adverse weather impacted performance in the second quarter [117]

Overall Performance - Ferrovial's net debt ex-infrastructure projects reached -€223 million[7] - Highways, Airports and Construction all showed robust performance[7,9] - Dividends collected from projects totaled €323 million[9] - Shareholder distributions amounted to €334 million[9] Highways - US Highways' revenue increased by 15.9% LfL compared to H1 2024[12] - US Highways' Adjusted EBITDA increased by 14.0% LfL compared to H1 2024[12] - 97% of Highways' Adjusted EBITDA and 88% of Highways' revenue came from US assets[12] - Dividends from North American assets reached €240 million (€339 million in H1 2024)[12] 407 ETR - 407 ETR revenue increased by 19.7% to CAD 933 million in H1 2025[14] - 407 ETR EBITDA increased by 13.0% to CAD 765 million in H1 2025[14] - A CAD 45.2 million provision was accrued for Schedule 22 in H1 2025[17] - A CAD 200 million dividend was paid in H1 2025, a 14.3% increase from CAD 175 million in H1 2024[19] Construction - Construction revenue reached €3,453 million in H1 2025, a 2.6% LfL increase[37] - Construction Adjusted EBIT margin reached 3.5% in H1 2025[37]

Revenue Growth - Revenue for H1 2025 increased to €4,469 million, a 4.7% rise compared to H1 2024's €4,267 million[16] - Highways revenue grew by 13.7% in H1 2025, reaching €676 million compared to €595 million in H1 2024[17] - Airports revenue surged by 23.1% in H1 2025, totaling €37 million, up from €30 million in H1 2024[17] - Revenue for H1 2025 reached EUR 4,469 million, reflecting a 5.0% like-for-like growth, driven by Construction (+2.6%) and Highways (+14.9%) performance[22] - Total revenue for 407 ETR in H1 2025 was CAD 933 million, a 19.7% increase compared to H1 2024[30] - Revenue for Q2 2025 rose by 8.6% to USD 81 million, and H1 2025 revenue increased by 8.3% to USD 155 million[47] - NTE reported revenue of $155 million for H1 25, an increase of 83% compared to H124[187] - LBJ achieved a revenue of $118 million in H1 25, reflecting a growth of 10.2% from H124[188] - NTE 35W's revenue reached $173 million in H1 25, marking a 13.5% increase year-over-year[189] - 1-77 reported a revenue of $20 million in H1 25, showing a significant growth of 25.2% compared to H124[190] - 1-66's revenue increased to $144 million in H1 25, a 30.2% rise from H1 24[191] - Dalaman Airport's revenue increased to €29 million in H1 25, a growth of 10.4% from H1 24[196] Profitability Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for H1 2025 was €603 million, reflecting an 8.6% increase from €555 million in H1 2024[18] - Adjusted EBIT for H1 2025 was €431 million, an 11.9% increase from €385 million in H1 2024[19] - Operating profit for H1 2025 was €706 million, compared to €551 million in H1 2024, marking a 28.2% increase[16] - EBITDA margin for H1 2025 was 81.9%, down from 86.8% in H1 2024, impacted by increased operational expenses[30] - Adjusted EBITDA for H1 2025 amounted to EUR 655 million, a 9.2% increase, with Highways contributing EUR 481 million (+12.6% vs H1 2024)[22] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was USD 70 million, up 6.8% from Q2 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 86.7%[47] - Adjusted EBITDA margin for NTE was 86.5% in H1 25, slightly down from 88.2% in H124[187] Net Profit and Financial Results - Net profit attributed to the parent company for H1 2025 was €540 million, up from €414 million in H1 2024, representing a 30.5% increase[16] - The company reported a financial result from infrastructure projects of -€211 million for H1 2025, slightly worse than -€209 million in H1 2024[16] - The effective corporate income tax rate for H1 2025 was 20%, with a corporate tax expense of EUR -15 million compared to EUR -37 million in H1 2024[122] - Dividends from projects totaled EUR 323 million in H1 2025, down from EUR 373 million in H1 2024, representing a decrease of 13.4%[1] Debt and Liquidity - Consolidated net debt for infrastructure project companies stood at €7,174 million as of June 2025, down from €7,856 million in December 2024[20] - Consolidated net debt increased from EUR 6,061 million in December 2024 to EUR 6,951 million in June 2025, an increase of about 14.7%[130] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly from EUR 4,828 million to EUR 2,853 million, a decline of approximately 40.8%[130] - Total liquidity, excluding infrastructure projects, stood at EUR 3,706 million, comprising cash and cash equivalents of EUR 2,679 million and undrawn credit lines of EUR 1,017 million[134] - NTE's net debt reached USD 1,393 million in June 2025, with an average cost of 4.46%[50] Investments and Acquisitions - Cash outflows included CAD 1,724 million for investments, primarily for the acquisition of 407 ETR and equity injection in NTO[22] - The company completed the acquisition of an additional 5.06% stake in 407 ETR for CAD 1.99 billion (EUR 1.3 billion), raising total ownership to 48.29%[42] - Investments in H1 2025 reached EUR -1,643 million, up from EUR -875 million in H1 2024, primarily due to a 5.06% stake acquisition in 407 ETR and EUR 244 million equity invested in NTO[169] - Divestments totaled EUR 604 million in H1 2025, compared to EUR 437 million in H1 2024, mainly from the sale of a 50% stake in AGS for EUR 533 million and mining services in Chile for EUR 24 million[169] Operational Performance - Traffic for 407 ETR increased by 4.1% in H1 2025, attributed to targeted rush hour offers and increased mobility[22] - In Q2 2025, total transactions decreased by 3.9% year-over-year to 9.5 million, while H1 2025 transactions fell by 4.8% to 18.1 million[47] - Average revenue per transaction increased by 13.3% to USD 8.5 in Q2 2025 and by 13.5% to USD 8.5 in H1 2025, driven by better traffic mix and more Mandatory Mode events[47] - Traffic transactions in the USA increased by 14.5% in H1 2025, with total revenue reaching EUR 597 million[183] Market Position and Future Outlook - The order book for Construction reached an all-time high of EUR 17,265 million, a 9.4% increase compared to December 2024[22] - The company plans to continue its market expansion and investment in new technologies to enhance operational efficiency and shareholder value[169] - The company renewed its position in the FTSE4Good Index Series for 2025, marking 22 consecutive years of inclusion[22]

Core Viewpoint - Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, is set to announce its second quarter and first half 2025 results on July 29, 2025, after the U.S. market closes [1]. Company Overview - Ferrovial operates in over 15 countries and employs more than 25,000 people worldwide [3]. - The company is triple listed on Euronext Amsterdam, the Spanish Stock Exchanges, and Nasdaq, and is a member of Spain's blue-chip IBEX 35 index [3]. - Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices, such as the Dow Jones Best in Class Index, and adheres to the principles of the UN Global Compact, which it adopted in 2002 [3]. Upcoming Events - A conference call will be hosted by Ferrovial CEO Ignacio Madridejos at 9:00 a.m. ET on July 30, 2025, to discuss the financial and operating results [2]. - The conference call can be attended via webcast or conference call, with registration available on the company's Investor Relations website [2].

Group 1: Momentum Investing Overview - Momentum investing involves following a stock's recent trend, with the aim of buying high and selling higher, capitalizing on established price movements [1] - The Zacks Momentum Style Score helps investors identify effective metrics for assessing momentum in stocks [2] Group 2: Ferrovial SE (FER) Analysis - Ferrovial SE currently holds a Momentum Style Score of B and a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), indicating strong potential for outperformance [3][4] - Over the past week, FER shares increased by 0.14%, matching the performance of the Zacks Real Estate - Operations industry, while the monthly price change for FER is 3.72%, outperforming the industry's 1.88% [6] - In the last quarter, FER shares rose by 15.44%, and over the past year, they gained 32.27%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's increases of 8.33% and 12.92% respectively [7] Group 3: Trading Volume and Earnings Outlook - FER's average 20-day trading volume is 136,310 shares, which serves as a bullish indicator when combined with rising stock prices [8] - In terms of earnings outlook, there has been one upward revision in earnings estimates for the full year, increasing the consensus estimate from $0.89 to $0.99 over the past 60 days [10] - For the next fiscal year, one estimate has also moved upwards with no downward revisions, indicating positive sentiment [10] Group 4: Conclusion - Given the strong performance metrics and positive earnings outlook, Ferrovial SE is positioned as a promising investment opportunity with a Momentum Score of B [12]