Ferrovial SE Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ferrovial CEO Ignacio Madridejos released a letter highlighting the company's achievements in 2024 and outlook for 2025. The company reported strong financial performance with adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 billion (up 38.9%) and revenue of $9.9 billion (up 6.7%).

Key developments include:

• Listing on Nasdaq Stock Exchange in May 2024
• 10-year anniversary of North Tarrant Express, generating $20.2 billion economic impact
• Progress on $9 billion New Terminal One at JFK International Airport
• Launch of $72 million solar plant project in Leon County, Texas
• Establishment of new Digital Infrastructure Division

The company aims to expand its infrastructure investments in key U.S. markets including Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Northern Virginia, focusing on highways, airports, and energy projects.

Ferrovial reported strong financial performance in 2024, with adjusted EBITDA increasing 38.9% to $1.5 billion and revenue growing 6.7% to $9.9 billion year-over-year. Net profit reached $3.5 billion, driven by asset rotation gains.

The company's toll roads division saw 19.6% revenue growth to $1.4 billion, with significant performance in North America. The 407 ETR in Canada experienced 4.8% traffic growth, while U.S. Express Lanes showed solid revenue per transaction increases, with I-66 Express leading at 33.2% growth.

The Construction division achieved a record order book of $17.3 billion, with revenue rising 3.8% to $7.8 billion. The adjusted EBIT margin reached 3.9%, exceeding the 3.5% target. Notable milestones included Ferrovial's Nasdaq listing in May 2024 and maintaining strong liquidity of $5.5 billion with consolidated net debt of -$1.9 billion.

Ferrovial has secured its position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World for the 23rd consecutive year, achieving top ranking in the construction and engineering sector in Europe and second place globally. The company's inclusion in this prestigious index, which evaluates over 2,500 publicly traded companies, demonstrates its continued leadership in sustainability practices.

CEO Ignacio Madridejos highlighted the company's commitment to delivering high-value infrastructure that contributes to community well-being and socio-economic growth. Ferrovial's sustainability excellence is further validated by its inclusion in other major indices including CDP, ISS ESG, Moody's, Sustainalytics, and GRESB.

The company's 2030 Sustainability Strategy focuses on environment, community, and governance. Notably, Ferrovial became the first company to receive AENOR certification for strategic alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Ferrovial has completed the sale of a 19.75% stake in FGP Topco , the parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings , for approximately 2,000 million euros. The transaction was part of a larger 37.62% stake sale, where Tagging Shareholders sold an additional 17.87%. The total deal value reached GBP 3,259 million (approximately 4,000 million euros).

Following the transaction, Ferrovial retains a 5.25% stake, while Ardian and PIF now hold approximately 22.6% and 15.0% respectively. The company expects to recognize an estimated profit of 2,500 million euros at 2024 year-end, with 2,000 million euros from the sold shares and 500 million euros from the revaluation of the retained stake.

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.