Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte(OMAB) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2025, total passenger traffic reached 28.8 million, an increase of 8.5% compared to 2024, with domestic traffic growing by 8% and international traffic by 12% [6][9] - Adjusted EBITDA for the year was MXN 10.2 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 74.5% [9] - For Q4 2025, adjusted EBITDA grew by 5.9% to MXN 2.6 billion, with a margin of 73.6% [11][18] - Consolidated net income for Q4 was MXN 1.2 billion, a 3.6% increase year-over-year [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aeronautical revenues increased by approximately 12% year-over-year, while non-aeronautical revenues also grew by about 12% [9] - Restaurant revenues grew by 22%, VIP lounges revenues increased by 30%, and parking revenues rose by 13% compared to 2024 [8] - OMA Carga revenues recorded a 9% increase, driven by higher volumes and improved operational efficiencies [9][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Seat capacity across airports increased by close to 11% during 2025, reflecting improved aircraft deployment [5] - The company opened 35 new routes in 2025, with 24 being domestic and 11 international, enhancing connectivity [5][6] - Monterrey Airport has expanded its long-haul connectivity, including new routes to Madrid and Paris [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Master Development Program (MDP) for 2026-2030 was approved, with an investment commitment of approximately MXN 16 billion focused on capacity expansion and quality enhancements [3][4] - The MDP emphasizes sustainability and decarbonization, with initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and supporting long-term emission reduction targets [4] - The company aims to maximize the use of current assets while ensuring disciplined capital allocation [4] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that traffic levels today are materially higher than five years ago, indicating improved capital efficiency per passenger [4] - The company anticipates low to mid-single-digit growth in traffic for 2026 [66] - Management expressed confidence in the structural growth outlook of their airports, supported by the approved MDP [5] Other Important Information - The company expects a 6.9% increase in passenger fees starting April 10, 2026, with a target to reach close to 100% of the maximum tariff over the next 2-3 years [32][34] - Total investments in Q4, including MDP investments, amounted to MXN 755 million [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Major maintenance provision details - The MXN 260 million major maintenance provision reflects expected expenditures for 2026-2030 and timing changes [21][22] Question: Passenger fee increases - A 6.9% increase in passenger fees is expected, with 93% of the maximum tariff anticipated to be reached by the end of the year [32][34] Question: Investment timing in Monterrey - The new commercial area in Monterrey is expected to open by mid-next year [35] Question: Major maintenance in MDP - Major maintenance projects represent approximately 17% of the total MDP for the next five years [40][41] Question: Concession tax on aeronautical revenues - The excess concession tax is being recovered through maximum tariff adjustments starting January 1st of this year [44] Question: Traffic expectations for 2026 - The company anticipates low to mid-single-digit growth in traffic for 2026 [66] Question: Demand elasticity and new route additions - The company believes that the tariff increases will not significantly impact traffic elasticity, with 20 new routes confirmed for the year [78][83]