ICTSI 2025 net income up 23% to USD1.05B; recurring net income 26% higher
Contecon Guayaquil, ICTSI's operation in Ecuador
- Throughput increased 11% to 14.50 million TEUs
- Revenues grew 18% to US$3.23 billion
- EBITDA improved 21% to US$2.14 billion
- Diluted EPS rose 25% to US$0.510
Enrique K. Razon Jr., International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) Chairman and President, said: digit growth across volume, revenues, EBITDA, and net income. These results reflect the quality of our diversified global portfolio, resilience of demand across our markets, and the disciplined execution of our long-term strategy. The 11 percent increase in consolidated volume underscores the strength of our customer relationships and the essential role our terminals play in the supply chains of their respective economies.
“Our focus on operational efficiency, targeted capital allocation, and prudent financial management supported continued margin expansion and strong cash generation. As we execute on strategic opportunities across our network and invest in new projects, we remain committed to maintaining the financial discipline and selective approach that have underpinned our track record of value creation.”
“Looking ahead, we remain confident that we can capitalize on the opportunities across our markets. With a robust balance sheet, healthy pipeline of strategic expansions and deep bench of operational talent across our terminals, ICTSI is well positioned to continue executing our long-term strategy and create sustainable value for our shareholders. I would like to thank our employees around the world for their continued dedication and commitment.”
ICTSI today reported audited consolidated financial results for 2025 posting revenue from port operations of US$3.23 billion, an increase of 18 percent from the US$2.74 billion reported for the same period in 2024; Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of US$2.14 billion, 21 percent higher than the US$1.78 billion generated in the same period last year; and net income attributable to equity holders of US$1.05 billion, 23 percent more than the US$849.80 million earned in the same period last year - primarily due to higher operating income; the growth rate was partially tapered by the one-off income from the settlement of legal claims at ICTSI Oregon in 2024. Excluding the impact of nonrecurring income and charges; new operations in Iloilo, Philippines and the discontinued operations in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2024; and new operations in Batam, Indonesia in 2025, net income attributable to equity holders would have grown 26 percent. Diluted earnings per share increased 25 percent to US$0.510 from US$0.407 in 2024.
ICTSI handled consolidated volume of 14,501,189 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, 11 percent higher than the 13,066,949 TEUs handled in 2024. The volume growth was due to improvement in trade activities across all regions, particularly the recovery in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Excluding the impact of new and discontinued operations, the Group's consolidated volume would still have been up 10 percent.
Gross revenues from port operations in 2025 grew 18 percent to US$3.23 billion from US$2.74 billion reported in 2024 mainly due to volume growth with a more favorable container mix, tariff adjustments, and higher revenues from ancillary services at certain terminals marginally reduced by the unfavorable foreign exchange translation impact mainly from the depreciation of Mexican Peso (MXN)-, Brazilian Real (BRL)- and Australian Dollar (AUD)- based revenues. Excluding the impact of new and discontinued operations, the Group's consolidated gross revenues would still have increased 18 percent.
Consolidated cash operating expenses in 2025 were 11 percent higher at US$807.08 million compared to US$727.25 million in 2024. The increase in cash operating expenses was mainly due to higher volume, including increases related to the growth in revenue generating ancillary services at certain terminals, as well as increases in government-mandated and contracted salary rate adjustments and benefits. This was reduced by continuous cost optimization measures and favorable foreign exchange effects mainly of Brazilian Real (BRL)-, Mexican Peso (MXN)-, and Australian Dollar (AUD)- based expenses. Excluding the impact of new and discontinued operations, consolidated cash operating expenses would have increased 10 percent.
Consolidated EBITDA in 2025 increased 21 percent to US$2.14 billion from US$1.78 billion in 2024. Consequently, EBITDA margin improved to 66 percent from 65 percent.
Capital expenditures, excluding capitalized borrowing costs, amounted to US$650.44 million in 2025. These were mainly utilized for the ongoing expansions at Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA) in Mexico, Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI), and Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) in the Philippines, ICTSI DR Congo S.A. (IDRC) in Democratic Republic of Congo and ICTSI Rio in Brazil; the new project at South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) in Batangas, Philippines; equipment acquisitions and upgrades at certain terminals; and the upfront payment for Batu Ampar Container Terminal (BACT) in Batam, Indonesia. Excluding the upfront payment for the new project in BACT, organic CAPEX would have amounted to US$572.49 million. The Group’s estimated capital expenditures for 2026 is US$740 million which will be utilized mainly for the completion of phase 3B expansion at CMSA in Mexico; ongoing expansions at MICT, MNHPI, MCT, and SLCT in the Philippines, ICTSI Rio in Brazil, and IDRC in DRC; various other equipment acquisitions and upgrades; and maintenance capex; plus four new expansion projects at Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana, SA de CV (OPC) in Honduras, Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd. (VICT) in Australia, Contecon Guayaquil S.A. (CGSA) in Ecuador and phase 4 at CMSA, Mexico.
ICTSI is a leading developer, manager and operator of common user origin and destination container terminals serving the global container shipping industry. ICTSI operates in six continents and continues to pursue container terminal opportunities around the world.