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Adjusted EBIT Margin: 3.3% in construction.
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Net Cash Position: EUR 1.9 billion.
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US Highways Revenue Growth: 19.1% year-over-year.
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US Highways Adjusted EBITDA Growth: 14.6%.
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407 ETR Toll Revenue Growth: 23.6%.
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Revenue Growth: 7.4% overall.
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Adjusted EBITDA Growth: 19.1% overall.
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Adjusted EBIT Growth: 8.3% overall.
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Dividend from 407 ETR: CAD 200 million approved and paid in Q2.
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Construction Order Book: Focused on US, Canada, and Poland.
Release Date: May 14, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Ferrovial SE (NASDAQ:FER) reported strong revenue growth in its North American highways division, with a 14.1% increase driven by US managed lanes.
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The 407 ETR asset showed outstanding performance with double-digit EBITDA growth and a 23.6% increase in toll revenue.
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Ferrovial SE (NASDAQ:FER) maintained a solid net cash position of EUR1.9 billion, supported by strategic divestments and equity injections.
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The company announced the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel, a complex infrastructure project expected to enhance transportation in East London.
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Ferrovial SE (NASDAQ:FER) has a robust construction order book with limited exposure to macroeconomic uncertainty, focusing on local markets and smaller projects.
Negative Points
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The 407 ETR faced challenges with traffic promotions affecting March performance, and severe weather impacted traffic comparisons with the previous year.
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Ferrovial SE (NASDAQ:FER) did not receive any dividends from the 407 ETR in the first quarter, although a CAD200 million dividend was approved for the second quarter.
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The Dallas Forward managed lanes experienced negative weather impacts, affecting traffic performance despite solid revenue growth.
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The I-77 highway was affected by severe weather and the reopening of the alternative I-40 with limited capacity, impacting traffic dynamics.
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Ferrovial SE (NASDAQ:FER) faces potential geopolitical risks in construction, although no immediate labor availability issues have been reported.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you help us understand the Schedule 22 extrapolation for the year and the strong revenue growth in the US construction sector despite adverse weather? A: The consensus on Schedule 22 is wide, and your reasoning about revenue seasonality leading to a lower full-year payment figure is likely correct. Regarding the US construction sector, our backlog is less complex, which has contributed to our strong performance despite adverse weather conditions. (Ernesto Mozo, CFO)