Ferrovial SE Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ferrovial has appointed András Szakonyi as CEO of its Digital Infrastructure Division. The division focuses on the data center market, leveraging over a decade of project experience for industry leaders in Europe and the Americas. Szakonyi brings extensive experience in data centers and sustainable AI cloud solutions, having previously served as global COO at Iron Mountain's data center business. The division aims to identify and develop high-value projects in the digital infrastructure sector. Szakonyi holds an MBA from Corvinus University and is an INSEAD Business School graduate, with prior experience at General Electric and currently serves on Magyar Telekom's Supervisory Board.

Ferrovial reported strong financial performance in the first nine months of 2024, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $1.1 billion, up 50% year-over-year. Revenue grew 6.2% to $7.2 billion. The company's toll roads division saw a 21.9% revenue increase to $996 million, while Construction achieved a record order book of $17.4 billion. Heathrow Airport reached a record 63.1 million passengers. The company maintained a solid financial position with $3.9 billion in liquidity and received $532 million in dividends from North American infrastructure assets.

Ferrovial celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the TEXpress Lanes in Dallas-Fort Worth, a successful public-private partnership (P3) project. The TEXpress Lanes network, including NTE, NTE 35W, and LBJ Express, has significantly improved traffic congestion in the area. Key achievements include:

• 74% of drivers report a positive experience on express lanes
• 65% of drivers spend under $20 per month on tolls
• $20.2 billion economic impact on the region
• 104,500 FTE jobs supported
• $5.9 billion in earned wages

Ferrovial CEO Ignacio Madridejos highlights the company's 20-year track record in delivering complex projects across the U.S., replicating the TEXpress model in North Carolina and Virginia. The company's integrated model and value-oriented approach have resulted in a 12% annual total shareholder return over the past decade.

Ferrovial (Nasdaq: FER) reported a $447 million net profit for the first half of 2024, a significant increase from $123 million in the same period of 2023. The company's strong performance was driven by:

- 56% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $652 million
- 7.5% revenue growth to $4.6 billion in like-for-like terms
- Strong growth in North American infrastructure assets
- Record-breaking passenger numbers at Heathrow Airport

Ferrovial's shares are now traded on Nasdaq, Spanish, Dutch, and U.S. markets. The company maintains a solid financial position with $4.6 billion in liquidity and $-38 million in consolidated net debt (excluding infrastructure projects). The Construction division reported a record order book of $17 billion, with a 3.2% adjusted EBIT margin, on track to meet its 3.5% target for 2024.

Ferrovial, a global infrastructure company, has announced leadership changes in its construction division for the U.S. and Canada. Pepe Baraja has been appointed CEO for the region, replacing Angel Luis Sanchez, who has been promoted to Major Projects and Operations Director globally. These changes are part of Ferrovial's strategy to support its next phase of growth, particularly as infrastructure investment strengthens in the U.S.

Baraja, who joined Ferrovial in 2002, will oversee all ongoing projects and business development activities in North America. He previously served as chief operating officer for the U.S. and Canada, involved in key projects like the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport and the Ontario Line in Toronto. Sanchez, a 35-year veteran of the company, will now define strategy and direct major project operations globally.

Ferrovial has announced Frank Raha III as the new U.S. vice president of corporate affairs for its highway division, Cintra.

Raha will oversee government relations and support business development as Ferrovial expands its U.S. footprint. He will report directly to Cintra's U.S. CEO, Alberto Gonzalez.

Raha brings extensive experience in both private and public sectors, having worked with federal, state, and local governments. He has a history of successful public policy initiatives and project launches.

Prior to joining Ferrovial, Raha held leadership roles in government relations at HNTB and Holcim, and served in key positions within the Michigan Department of Transportation.

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), Ferrovial (NASDAQ: FER), and Microsoft have announced a collaboration to develop Quercus, a generative AI platform. The platform aims to help organizations worldwide integrate secure, responsible AI solutions to enhance efficiency and profitability. DXC will standardize and commercialize Quercus, running on Microsoft Azure and OpenAI technology. Ferrovial has already implemented an early version, creating an AI virtual assistant for various business activities. This initiative is expected to revolutionize AI-supported business services, offering significant competitive advantages for users.

Ferrovial (Nasdaq: FER) reported a 37.6% increase in adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2024, reaching $276 million. Revenue rose by 3.5% to $2 billion, driven by Toll Roads and Construction divisions. The company's Express Lanes in North America saw significant traffic growth, particularly North Tarrant Express 35W and I-66. Heathrow Airport achieved a record 18.5 million passengers. Ferrovial maintains high liquidity of $5.3 billion with a consolidated net debt of $-720 million. Key investments included a 24% stake in IRB Infrastructure Trust for $803 million and contributions to JFK's New Terminal One. A $129.8 million dividend was approved for Q2. The company was also recognized by CDP for its environmental efforts.

Ferrovial, a leading infrastructure company, has begun trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol 'FER'. The U.S. listing marks a significant step in the company's internationalization efforts and expansion plans in North America. Ferrovial's ordinary shares will also continue to trade in Spain and the Netherlands. The company's admission to the U.S. market aims to showcase the value of its assets and projects to American investors interested in the infrastructure sector. Additionally, Ferrovial has extended its share buyback program to the U.S. markets, with a total net investment of EUR 500 million and a maximum of 37,000,000 shares to be repurchased.