Please find enclosed the transcript of the Q4FY26 Earnings Conference Call held on April 28, 2026
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Leela Palaces Hotels reported strong Q4 FY26 performance with operating revenue of INR 484 crores (+12% YoY) and operating EBITDA of INR 266 crores (+13% YoY), achieving a best-in-class EBITDA margin of 55%. For FY26 full year, operating revenue grew 15% to INR 1,527 crores, EBITDA rose 19% to INR 743 crores with margin expanding 167 bps to 49%, and PAT surged 8.5x to INR 403 crores from INR 48 crores in FY25. The company achieved 15% ADR growth and 14% same-store RevPAR growth, with net debt reduced by 50% to a Net Debt/EBITDA of 1.6x. FY26 saw the company's fastest expansion with 23% growth in keys (966 additional keys across Mumbai BKC, Dubai, Jaisalmer, and Coorg). Management noted March occupancy was impacted by geopolitical disruptions but April recovery is underway, with double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth expected for the quarter.
The transcript indicates robust margin expansion and operational resilience despite geopolitical headwinds. The company maintains strong pricing power with 15% ADR growth and 49% EBITDA margins. Management expects continued double-digit growth ahead with FY27 occupancy guided at early 70s, supported by new hotel openings (Jaisalmer, Mumbai Luxury Residences) and the Coorg acquisition ramping up.