ASUR ANNOUNCES 1Q26 RESULTS
Resumen Rhea-AI
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (NYSE: ASR) informó los resultados de 1T26 para el trimestre finalizado el 31 de marzo de 2026. El tráfico total de pasajeros aumentó 1,9% interanual, impulsado por Colombia +11,0%; México se mantuvo plano y Puerto Rico cayó 2,2%. Los ingresos comerciales por pasajero alcanzaron Ps.153,6 (+4,7% interanual). El EBITDA consolidado fue Ps.5.353,6M (-6,5% interanual), y el margen de EBITDA ajustado disminuyó hasta 64,1% desde 70,0%. El beneficio neto fue Ps.2.926,4M (-19,6% interanual). El efectivo fue Ps.13.811,7M y la ratio Net Debt/EBITDA (LTM) se situó en 0,8x. El 1T26 incluye el primer trimestre completo consolidando ASUR US Airports, lo que afecta la comparabilidad.
Positivo
- Tráfico de pasajeros en Colombia +11,0% interanual
- Ingresos comerciales por pasajero Ps.153,6 (+4,7% interanual)
- Capex a la baja un 15,7% interanual hasta Ps.544.316
Negativo
- Beneficio neto mayoritario -20,0% interanual hasta Ps.2.813.204
- Beneficio neto -19,6% interanual hasta Ps.2.926.408
- Efectivo y equivalentes de efectivo -39,1% interanual hasta Ps.13.811.729
- Margen de EBITDA ajustado cae 590 pb hasta el 64,1% desde el 70,0%
- Net Debt se sitúa en Ps.13.528.158 y Net Debt/EBITDA (LTM) en 0,8x
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
ASR is up 1.29% while closest peer PAC shows a similar upward move of about 1.95%, but other airport and services peers are mixed, suggesting the reaction is more stock-specific than a broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 | Annual report filing | Neutral | -0.5% | Filed 2025 Form 20-F and published 2025 Sustainability Report. |
| Apr 07 | Traffic update | Positive | +6.2% | Reported March 2026 traffic growth with strong gains in Colombia. |
| Mar 05 | Traffic update | Positive | -1.4% | February 2026 traffic rose modestly, led by Colombia; Puerto Rico fell. |
| Mar 04 | Shareholders’ meeting call | Positive | -2.0% | Called AGM with proposed cash dividend and 2026 repurchase program. |
| Feb 24 | Quarterly results | Neutral | +3.1% | 4Q25 revenue up strongly while EBITDA and margins declined modestly. |
Recent news has produced mixed reactions: traffic and results updates sometimes led to gains, while governance and traffic items also saw negative moves.
Over recent months, ASR has reported steady but modest passenger growth, with Colombia consistently outperforming Mexico and Puerto Rico. A 4Q25 update showed strong revenue growth but softer margins and EBITDA. Regular monthly traffic releases in February and March 2026 highlighted small overall gains and regional divergence, with Colombia strongest. Governance items included a Form 20-F filing and a call for an April 23, 2026 shareholders’ meeting proposing a cash dividend and buyback, framing today’s 1Q26 results within ongoing disciplined capital and traffic trends.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details 1Q26 results with total revenue up 0.8%, but EBITDA down 6.5% and net income down 19.6%, alongside an adjusted EBITDA margin decline. Traffic growth was modest overall, with strong gains in Colombia offset by flat Mexico and lower Puerto Rico volumes. Investors may watch future quarters for how ASUR integrates its US operations, manages margins, and balances cash levels against a Net Debt / LTM EBITDA ratio of 0.8x.
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Total passenger traffic increased
1Q26 Highlights1
- Total passenger traffic increased
1.9% YoY ("YoY"). By country of operations, passenger traffic showed the following YoY variations:Colombia (Airplan): increased11.0% , reflecting increases of7.7% and12.1% in international and domestic traffic, respectively.Mexico : remained flat (-0.1% ), as a0.4% increase in international traffic was offset by a0.8% decrease in domestic traffic.Puerto Rico (Aerostar): decreased2.2% , as a2.7% decrease in domestic traffic offset a1.9% increase in international traffic.
- Commercial revenue per passenger increased
4.7% YoY to Ps.153.6. - Consolidated EBITDA decreased
6.5% YoY to Ps.5,353.6 million. - Adjusted EBITDA margin (excluding IFRIC 12 effect) decreased to
64.1% from70.0% in 1Q25. - Cash position of Ps.13,811.7 million at March 31, 2026, with Net Debt to LTM EBITDA at 0.8x.
- 1Q26 reflects the first full quarter of consolidation of ASUR US Commercial Airports, LLC ("ASUR US Airports"), ASUR's subsidiary operating the
U.S. commercial segment, impacting YoY comparability.
Table 1: Financial and Operating Highlights1 | |||
First Quarter | % Chg | ||
2025 | 2026 | ||
Financial Highlights | |||
Total Revenue | 8,787,475 | 8,858,050 | 0.8 |
6,472,205 | 6,191,990 | (4.3) | |
1,321,701 | 1,258,992 | (4.7) | |
993,569 | 969,342 | (2.4) | |
0 | 437,726 | n/a | |
Commercial Revenues per PAX | 146.8 | 153.6 | 4.7 |
169.4 | 157.3 | (7.1) | |
174.0 | 163.3 | (6.2) | |
64.2 | 61.3 | (4.5) | |
EBITDA | 5,724,836 | 5,353,643 | (6.5) |
Net Income | 3,638,219 | 2,926,408 | (19.6) |
Majority Net Income | 3,515,784 | 2,813,204 | (20.0) |
Earnings per Share (in pesos) | 11.7193 | 9.3773 | (20.0) |
Earnings per ADS (in US$) | 6.5095 | 5.2087 | (20.0) |
Capex | 645,357 | 544,316 | (15.7) |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 22,681,245 | 13,811,729 | (39.1) |
Net Debt | (9,758,042) | 13,528,158 | (238.6) |
Net Debt/ LTM EBITDA | (0.5) | 0.8 | (270.5) |
Operational Highlights | |||
Passenger Traffic | |||
10,945,137 | 10,937,975 | (0.1) | |
3,608,582 | 3,529,798 | (2.2) | |
4,046,354 | 4,493,218 | 11.0 | |
1 Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures are unaudited and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). All figures in this report are expressed in Mexican pesos, unless otherwise noted. Tables state figures in thousands of Mexican pesos, unless otherwise noted. Passenger figures for
For a full version of ASUR's First Quarter of 2026 Earnings Release, please visit: https://www.asur.com.mx/informacion-financiera-page-0
1Q26 Earnings Call
Day: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET; 8:00 AM Mexico City time
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Access Code: 13759745. Please dial-in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Replay: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, ending at 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Dial-in: +1 844 512 2921 (
Definitions
Concession Services Agreements (IFRIC 12 interpretation). In
Majority Net Income reflects ASUR's equity interests in each of its subsidiaries and therefore excludes the
EBITDA means net income before provision for taxes, deferred taxes, profit sharing, non-ordinary items, participation in the results of associates, comprehensive financing cost, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as an indicator of our operating performance, as an alternative to cash flow or as an indicator of liquidity. Our management believes that EBITDA provides a useful measure that is widely used by investors and analysts to evaluate our performance and compare it with other companies. EBITDA is not defined under
Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated by dividing EBITDA by total revenues excluding construction services revenues for
About ASUR
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a leading international airport operator with a portfolio of concessions to operate, maintain, and develop 16 airports across the
ASUR also holds a
Headquartered in
Analyst Coverage
In accordance with Article 4.033.01 of the Mexican Stock Exchange Internal Rules, ASUR reports that the stock is covered by the following broker-dealers: Actinver, Banorte, Barclays, BBVA, BofA Merrill Lynch, Bradesco, BTG Pactual, Citi Global Markets, GBM Grupo Bursatil, Goldman Sachs, HSBC Securities, Insight Investment Research, Itau BBA Securities, Jefferies, JP Morgan, Punto Research, Santander, Scotiabank, UBS Casa de Bolsa and Vector.
Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts with respect to the performance of ASUR issued by these analysts reflect their own views, and therefore do not represent the opinions, estimates or forecasts of ASUR or its management. Although ASUR may refer to or distribute such statements, this does not imply that ASUR agrees with or endorses any information, conclusions or recommendations included therein.
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this press release discuss future expectations or state other forward-looking information. Those statements are subject to risks identified in this press release and in ASUR's filings with the SEC. Actual developments could differ significantly from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information is based on various factors and was derived using numerous assumptions. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required by applicable law, we do not have an obligation to update or revise them, whether as a result of new information, future or otherwise.
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