Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte(OMAB) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, total passenger traffic reached 7.6 million, an 8% increase year over year, with seat capacity rising by 11% [3][4] - Aeronautical revenues increased by 11%, with aeronautical revenue per passenger rising by 3% [4][10] - Total aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues grew by 9.8% to 3.5 billion pesos [9] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% to 2.7 billion pesos, with a margin of 74.8% [5][10] - Consolidated net income was 1.5 billion pesos, reflecting a 9.1% increase compared to the same quarter last year [10][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic passenger traffic grew by 7%, primarily driven by Monterrey Airport, contributing to 68% of total domestic growth [3][4] - International passenger traffic increased by 11%, with significant contributions from routes to San Francisco, Atlanta, and Dallas [4] - Commercial revenues grew by 7%, with notable increases in parking (9.4%), restaurants (9.8%), VIP lounges (9.9%), and retail (8.2%) [8][9] - Industrial services revenues surged by 53%, driven by higher leased square meters and contractual rent increases [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The occupancy rate for commercial space stood at 96% at the end of the quarter [4] - Cash generated from operating activities amounted to 1.9 billion pesos, with a cash position of 4.4 billion pesos at the end of the quarter [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its Master Development Program (MDP) for 2026-2030, with expectations for a similar investment level to the previous MDP [5][6] - Approximately half of the MDP will be allocated to Monterrey, reflecting its significant traffic share [22] - The company is exploring international expansion opportunities, although no concrete plans have been disclosed [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects overall traffic growth for the year to be between 7% and 8%, with a forecast of low to mid-single digits growth for 2026 [14] - Cost pressures from AG&E and utility costs are viewed as temporary, with expectations for cost management strategies to mitigate these pressures [18] Other Important Information - Total investments in Q3 2025 amounted to 472 million pesos, including major maintenance and strategic investments [5] - The company maintains a solid financial position with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.9 times [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Traffic expectations for Q4 and early thoughts on 2026 - Management anticipates overall traffic growth for the year between 7% and 8%, with next year's growth expected in the low to mid-single digits [14] Question: Drivers behind the decline in commercial revenue per passenger - The decline is attributed to one-time revenues recorded in the previous year, with expectations for gradual increases in future quarters [16] Question: Outlook on AG&E and utility cost pressures - Cost pressures are seen as temporary, with management analyzing alternatives to maintain costs in check [18] Question: Capital allocation for the next MDP and international expansion - Half of the MDP will focus on Monterrey, with ongoing exploration of international expansion opportunities [22]