IHCL Q4FY26 Earnings Call Transcript Released; Company Continues Record Performance
IHCL reported record performance for Q4 and FY26. Consolidated revenue for FY26 grew 16% to ₹9,971 crore, with EBITDA up 16% to ₹3,477 crore. For Q4, consolidated revenue increased 14% to ₹2,845 crore, and EBITDA grew 15% to ₹1,052 crore. The company proposed a dividend of ₹3.25 per share. IHCL expects over 60 hotel openings in FY27.
The announcement details strong financial results and strategic growth plans, including significant expansion and investments, which are material to investors and stakeholders. The record performance and positive outlook are likely to influence investor sentiment and the company's stock performance.
The company reported record financial performance for multiple consecutive quarters, highlighted by significant year-on-year growth in revenue and EBITDA, a strong balance sheet, strategic acquisitions, and a positive outlook for future growth with numerous hotel openings planned. The proposed dividend increase also reflects confidence.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has released the transcript of its Global Conference Call for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, held on May 11, 2026. The company reported a record performance for the 16th consecutive quarter, driven by sustained strength in its core business and profitable scale-building.
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO, highlighted FY26 as a year of strengthening the foundation for the next phase of growth, focusing on brandscape, resilience, platform scaling, and future-ready capabilities. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, IHCL demonstrated consistency and discipline, attributed to its business model's structural strength and team agility. Key attributes emphasized include resilience through a diversified portfolio, scale via accelerated expansion and capital-light growth, and future readiness through investments in new brands and digital capabilities.
IHCL's capital-light strategy is a competitive advantage, with 68% of its operating portfolio and 93% of its pipeline under managed or asset-light formats. The company achieved an EBITDA margin of 35% while investing in future growth. Its balance sheet remains strong with over ₹4,300 crore in gross liquidity. Over the last three years, IHCL invested over ₹2,500 crore in CAPEX for asset strengthening and capability enhancement, with an annual investment of ₹1,000 crore to ₹1,200 crore planned going forward. Additionally, over ₹500 crore was deployed across four strategic acquisitions.
For Q4 FY26, consolidated revenue grew 14% year-on-year to ₹2,845 crore, with EBITDA up 15% to ₹1,052 crore, resulting in a 37% EBITDA margin. Consolidated PAT before exceptional items grew 14% to ₹600 crore. Standalone performance in Q4 also saw record growth, with revenue up 12% and EBITDA margin expansion to 49.5%. For the full fiscal year FY26, consolidated revenue grew 16% to ₹9,971 crore, and EBITDA rose 16% to ₹3,477 crore. For the first time, consolidated PAT before exceptional items crossed ₹2,000 crore. Standalone revenue grew 10% to ₹5,640 crore, with EBITDA up 13% to ₹2,543 crore.
The new businesses vertical, including Ginger, Qmin, Ama, Stays & Trails, and Tree of Life, delivered 25% growth in FY26, contributing ₹753 crore to consolidated revenue. The flagship Ginger Hotel at Mumbai Airport achieved over ₹100 crore in revenue for the first time. Qmin expanded to over 100 outlets, and Ama's portfolio crossed 375 bungalows.
IHCL proposed a dividend of ₹3.25 per equity share, a 44% increase from the previous year, including a special dividend of ₹0.50 per share. Looking ahead to FY27, IHCL expects over 60 hotel openings, incremental revenue of over ₹250 crore from recent acquisitions, and continued strengthening of its Ginger brand, targeting 250 hotels by the end of FY27. The company remains confident in delivering double-digit revenue growth with sustained margins and strong cash generation.
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