ASUR ANNOUNCES 3Q26 RESULTS
Acquired operations contributed revenue without year-earlier comparisons, while passenger traffic and adjusted EBITDA margin declined.
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of Ps.10,420.5 million, up from the same quarter a year earlier. Revenue rose 18.9%, or 12.6% excluding construction services. Net income increased 4.4% to Ps.2,307.904 million, while earnings per share rose 2.1% to Ps.7.1960.
Passenger traffic fell 1.2%, with declines in Mexico and Puerto Rico partly offset by Colombia and Brazil & Others. Results included one month of CPC Aeroportos operations following its September 1 acquisition. EBITDA, an earnings measure before financing, taxes, depreciation and amortization, rose 1.7% to Ps.4,719.3 million; adjusted EBITDA margin excluding construction accounting fell to 60.3% from 66.7%. Cash reached Ps.20,091.8 million, while net debt increased to Ps.49,878.072 million and net debt relative to trailing 12-month EBITDA rose to 2.6 times from 0.2 times.
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Positive
- Moderate pointRevenue rose 18.9% year over year to Ps.10,420.5 million in 3Q26; excluding construction, growth was 12.6%.
- Moderate pointCPC Aeroportos acquisition completed September 1, 2026, adding operations across Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Curazao.
- Moderate pointNet income increased 4.4% year over year to Ps.2,307.904 million in 3Q26.
- Moderate pointEBITDA increased 1.7% year over year to Ps.4,719.3 million in 3Q26.
- Moderate pointCash and cash equivalents increased 23.6% year over year to Ps.20,091.8 million.
10 minor points
- Minor pointBrazil & Others contributed Ps.676.4 million excluding construction in September, with no comparable 3Q25 contribution.
- Minor pointU.S. commercial operations contributed Ps.456.4 million in 3Q26, with no comparable 3Q25 contribution.
- Minor pointMajority net income rose 2.1% to Ps.2,158.798 million; earnings per share reached Ps.7.1960.
- Minor pointEarnings per ADS increased 2.1% year over year to US$3.9825 in 3Q26.
- Minor pointColombia revenue increased 22.0% year over year to Ps.1,172.173 million in 3Q26.
- Minor pointMexico revenue increased 3.1% year over year to Ps.6,679.835 million in 3Q26.
- Minor pointCommercial revenue per passenger increased 3.5% year over year to Ps.130.5 in 3Q26.
- Minor pointColombia commercial revenue per passenger rose 10.3% year over year to Ps.65.2.
- Minor pointColombia passenger traffic rose 5.2%, with domestic traffic up 6.5% and international traffic up 1.0% year over year.
- Minor pointBrazil & Others September traffic rose 1.4% year over year pro forma; Brazil gained 2.6% and Ecuador 1.7%.
Negative
- Moderate pointNet debt rose 903.1% year over year to Ps.49,878.072 million; net debt-to-trailing-12-month EBITDA reached 2.6 times versus 0.2 times.
- Moderate pointAdjusted EBITDA margin excluding construction accounting fell to 60.3% from 66.7% in 3Q25.
- Moderate pointTotal passenger traffic decreased 1.2% year over year in 3Q26.
- Moderate pointCapital expenditure increased 45.1% year over year to Ps.2,716.593 million in 3Q26.
- Minor pointMexico passenger traffic fell 4.6%; international traffic declined 11.8%, partly offset by 1.6% domestic growth year over year.
5 minor points
- Minor pointPuerto Rico passenger traffic fell 3.2%; domestic and international traffic declined 3.1% and 3.9%, respectively, year over year.
- Minor pointCosta Rica and Curazao September traffic declined 6.1% and 0.9%, respectively, year over year pro forma.
- Minor pointSan Juan revenue decreased 4.1% year over year to Ps.1,270.911 million in 3Q26.
- Minor pointMexico commercial revenue per passenger declined 10.4% year over year to Ps.129.1.
- Minor pointSan Juan commercial revenue per passenger declined 2.1% year over year to Ps.163.3.
Key Figures
- Passenger traffic
- -1.2% YoY
- 3Q26 total passenger traffic
- Revenue
- Ps.10,420.5 million, +18.9% YoY
- 3Q26
- Consolidated EBITDA
- Ps.4,719.3 million, +1.7% YoY
- 3Q26
- Adjusted EBITDA margin
- 60.3%, down from 66.7%
- Excluding IFRIC 12; 3Q26 versus 3Q25
- Brazil & Others revenue excluding construction
- Ps.676.4 million
- One full month of operations following the September 1, 2026 acquisition
- Cash and cash equivalents
- Ps.20,091.8 million
- 3Q26
- Net Debt-to-LTM EBITDA
- 2.6x
- 3Q26
Historical Context
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Closed the CPC acquisition; the current quarter includes one full month of Brazil & Others operations.
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Total passenger traffic decreased
Results include one full month of operations from the acquisition of CPC Aeroportos which operates 20 airports across
3Q26 Highlights1
- Total passenger traffic decreased
1.2% year-over-year ("YoY"):Mexico : decreased4.6% , reflecting a decrease of11.8% in international traffic, partially offset by an increase of1.6% in domestic traffic.Puerto Rico : decreased3.2% , reflecting decreases of3.1% and3.9% in domestic and international traffic, respectively.Colombia : increased5.2% , reflecting increases of6.5% in domestic traffic and1.0% in international traffic.Brazil & Others: increased1.4% YoY pro-forma for the acquisition completed on September 1, 2026, reflecting increases of2.6% inBrazil and1.7% inEcuador , partially offset by decreases of6.1% inCosta Rica , and0.9% in Curazao.
- Revenues increased
18.9% YoY to Ps.10,420.5 million. Excluding construction services, revenues increased12.6% . - 3Q26 includes Ps.456.4 million in revenue from the
U.S . commercial operations, acquired in December 2025, and Ps.676.4 million excluding construction from one full month of operations inBrazil & Others acquired on September 1, 2026, both with no comparable contribution in 3Q25. - Commercial revenue per passenger increased
3.5% YoY to Ps.130.5. - Consolidated EBITDA increased
1.7% YoY to Ps.4,719.3 million. - Adjusted EBITDA Margin (excluding IFRIC 12) decreased to
60.3% from66.7% in 3Q25. - Cash and cash equivalents totaled Ps.20,091.8 million, with Net Debt-to-LTM EBITDA at 2.6x.
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Table 1: Financial & Operational Highlights 1 |
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Third Quarter |
% Chg |
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2025 |
2026 |
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Financial Highlights |
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Total Revenue |
8,765,450 |
10,420,538 |
18.9 |
|
|
6,479,089 |
6,679,835 |
3.1 |
|
|
1,325,782 |
1,270,911 |
(4.1) |
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|
960,579 |
1,172,173 |
22.0 |
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456,421 |
0.0 |
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841,198 |
0.0 |
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Commercial Revenues per PAX |
126.1 |
130.5 |
3.5 |
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|
144.2 |
129.1 |
(10.4) |
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|
166.8 |
163.3 |
(2.1) |
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59.1 |
65.2 |
10.3 |
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67.4 |
n/a |
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EBITDA |
4,639,368 |
4,719,290 |
1.7 |
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Net Income |
2,211,351 |
2,307,904 |
4.4 |
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Majority Net Income |
2,114,592 |
2,158,798 |
2.1 |
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Earnings per Share (in pesos) |
7.0486 |
7.1960 |
2.1 |
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Earnings per ADS (in US$) |
3.9009 |
3.9825 |
2.1 |
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Capex |
1,872,758 |
2,716,593 |
45.1 |
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Cash & Cash Equivalents |
16,259,294 |
20,091,816 |
23.6 |
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Net Debt |
4,972,580 |
49,878,072 |
903.1 |
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Net Debt/ LTM EBITDA |
0.2 |
2.6 |
953.0 |
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Operational Highlights |
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Passenger Traffic |
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9,519,731 |
9,084,716 |
(4.6) |
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3,354,150 |
3,247,661 |
(3.2) |
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4,449,600 |
4,679,491 |
5.2 |
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3,872,332 |
3,924,970 |
1.4 |
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 Third Quarter of 2026 Earnings Release, please visit: https://www.asur.com.mx/informacion-financiera-page-0
3Q26 Earnings Call
Day: Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET; 8:00 AM Mexico City time
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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 is calculated as consolidated net income plus income tax, share of loss of investments accounted for using the equity method, extraordinary items, comprehensive financing costs and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indicator of our operating performance or an alternative to cash flow 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 is calculated as consolidated EBITDA adjusted by certain items that include the impact of IFRS16 in connection with ASUR Airports and add back extraordinary items.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA by Total Revenue Excluding Construction Services Revenue for
About ASUR
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a leading international airport operator with a diversified portfolio of 36 airport concessions across the Americas and a commercial services platform in the U.S.
ASUR operates nine airports in southeastern Mexico, including Cancún Airport, the largest tourist gateway in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America; and six airports in northern Colombia, including Medellin international airport (Rionegro), the second busiest in Colombia. The Company also holds a controlling interest in Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operator of Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, the island's primary international gateway. San Juan Airport was the first and remains the only major airport in the U.S. to have successfully completed a public–private partnership under the FAA Pilot Program. ASUR has recently acquired
ASUR also operates a commercial services platform in the U.S. through ASUR Airports, which partners with airports and airlines to deliver enhanced retail and passenger experiences. ASUR Airports operates at major U.S. hubs, including Los Angeles International, Chicago O'Hare, and John F. Kennedy International.
Headquartered in Mexico, ASUR is listed on both the Mexican Bolsa (BMV) under the symbol ASUR, and on the NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol ASR. One ADS represents ten (10) B-series shares. For further information, visit www.asur.com.mx
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, BBVA, BofA Merrill Lynch, Bradesco BBI, BTG Pactual, Citi Global Markets, GBM Grupo Bursatil, Goldman Sachs, HSBC Securities, Insight Investment Research, Itau BBA Securities, Jefferies, J.P. 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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FAQ
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How did ASUR passenger traffic change in 3Q26?
ASUR's total passenger traffic decreased 1.2% year over year in 3Q26. Mexico declined 4.6% and Puerto Rico declined 3.2%, while Colombia increased 5.2%. Brazil & Others traffic increased 1.4% year over year pro forma, based on September operations following the September 1, 2026 acquisition.
What does ASUR's majority net income exclude?
Majority net income excludes other shareholders' interests in ASUR subsidiaries. These interests are 40% in Aerostar, 53.5% in Ecuador, 20.2% in Curazao, 2.5% in Costa Rica and 61.7% in Bello Horizonte.