Q1 2026 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution PJSC Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) reported a strong Q1 2026 with double-digit growth across key financial metrics, including a 21% increase in net profit.
- The company demonstrated resilience and diversification, with fuel retail volumes growing by 6.4% year on year across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Non-Fuel Retail gross profit increased by 10%, driven by expansions in property management and franchising verticals.
- The company maintained a strong balance sheet with a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 0.67 times and closing cash of $702 million.
- ADNOC Distribution's growth strategy includes plans to add 60 to 70 new stations and 50 to 60 new EV charging points in 2026, supported by a CapEx of $250 million to $300 million.
- The company faced significantly lower inventory gains of $6 million compared to $30 million a year ago, impacting overall profit growth.
- There are concerns about potential risks to fuel supply due to reported attacks on ADNOC refining facilities, although the company reported no impact on operations.
- The EV charging business is still scaling and represents a small portion of the overall business, with the UAE's EV car park at only 2%.
- Operating expenditure increased by 6% to $175 million, reflecting network expansion and higher retail fuel volumes.
- The company faces competition in the corporate segment, although it remains well-positioned due to its supply chain capabilities.
Good day, and welcome to the ADNOC Q1 2026 earnings call. Today's conference is being recorded. At this time, I'd like to turn the conference over to Mr. Athmane Benzerroug. Please go ahead.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ADNOC Distribution Q1 2026 results conference call. My name is Athmane Benzerroug, Chief Strategy, Transformation, and Sustainability Officer. It's a pleasure to have you with us today. I'm joined on the call by Bader Lamki, our Chief Executive Officer; and Ali Siddiqi, Acting Chief Financial Officer.
In today's call, our CEO will start with key achievements and speak about the company's outlook. I will discuss progress on our growth strategy. Then Ali will take you through operating and financial results. And after the presentation, we will turn to Q&A.
This presentation includes forward-looking statements relating to our business. Such statements involve a number of
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