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Earnings Report

ADNOC Logistics & Services

Q1 26 NEUTRAL LOW Impact

1. Company Overview & Earnings Context

ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) reported strong Q1 2026 profitability growth, supported by higher shipping rates, diversified global operations, and resilient performance across its shipping and services businesses despite regional geopolitical disruptions impacting maritime trade routes.

The company continued benefiting from long-term contracted revenue, fleet expansion, and growing global maritime logistics operations across more than 50 countries.

2. Financial Performance Snapshot

  • Revenue: AED 3.98B (-10% YoY)

  • EBITDA: AED 1.35B (+7% YoY)

  • EBITDA Margin: 34%

  • Net profit: AED 816M (+20% YoY)

  • EPS: AED 0.10 (+12% YoY)

  • Operating free cash flow: AED 1.45B (+45% YoY)

3. Operational Highlights & Key Metrics

Shipping Segment

  • Revenue: AED 1.88B (+4% YoY)

  • EBITDA: AED 722M (+37% YoY)

  • Stronger tanker charter rates and contributions from LNG, VLEC, and Handysize vessels supported growth

Integrated Logistics

  • Revenue: AED 1.77B (-23% YoY)

  • EBITDA: AED 554M (-17% YoY)

  • Lower project activity following completion of Al Omairah Island project impacted performance

Services Segment

  • Revenue: AED 326M (+5% YoY)

  • EBITDA: AED 75M (+13% YoY)

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

  • Total equity: AED 26.9B

  • Net debt: AED 1.54B

  • Net Debt / EBITDA: 0.28x

  • Capital expenditure: AED 970M

  • Forward contracted revenue stands at approximately AED 91.8B

4. Key Performance Drivers

  • Higher global shipping and tanker charter rates amid geopolitical disruptions

  • Contributions from new LNG carriers, VLECs, and Handysize vessels

  • Growth in commercial shipping activity and fleet expansion

  • Long-term contracted revenue supporting earnings visibility and cash flow stability

  • Lower contribution from integrated logistics projects following completion of major EPC works

  • Improved operating leverage and diversified business mix supporting profitability growth

5. Outlook & Forward Guidance

  • ADNOC L&S raised its 2026 guidance for revenue, EBITDA, and net profit

  • Management remains constructive on global shipping demand and market fundamentals

  • Continued focus on fleet expansion, long-term contracted growth, and logistics diversification

  • Growth investments and capex plans remain on track

  • The company expects FY2026 dividend of AED 1.25B, reflecting a 5% annual increase policy through 2030, subject to approvals

6. 🧾 Investor Takeaway

ADNOC Logistics & Services delivered strong Q1 2026 profitability growth with expanding EBITDA margins, resilient shipping operations, strong cash generation, and upgraded full-year guidance, supported by higher shipping rates, diversified maritime operations, and long-term contracted revenue visibility despite regional geopolitical disruptions.