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ABU DHABI (WAM)
ADNOC Logistics and Services plc (ADNOC L&S) today reported its third quarter (Q3) and nine months (9M) 2026 results, reflecting earnings resilience and operational strength.
The company maintained the reliable delivery of energy to markets worldwide, from the UAE and across its international maritime operations, supported by a commercial presence in 19 cities.
In Q3 2026, ADNOC L&S delivered revenue of $3,291 million (Dh12,085 million), up 149% year-on-year (YoY).
EBITDA increased 187% YoY to $1,088 million (Dh3,996 million), and net profit rose 321% YoY to $887 million (Dh3,258 million).
For the nine months ended 30 September 2026, revenue increased 82% year-on-year (YoY) to $6,957 million (Dh25,551 million).
EBITDA rose 128% YoY to $2,563 million (Dh9,413 million), supported by strong demand across shipping markets and the company’s agile commercial response.
Net profit increased 227% YoY to $2,060 million (Dh7,566 million).
As of 12 November 2026, ADNOC L&S has committed $7.0 billion in capital expenditure up to 2030, positioning the company to capture future growth opportunities.
CEO of ADNOC L&S, Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, said, “Resilience has defined our performance this year, reflecting the strength of our people and our businesses. Our seafarers and employees continue to deliver energy from the UAE to the world, while our global platform and long-term contracts are generating significant value and returns for our shareholders.”
ADNOC L&S has raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance for the fourth time, reflecting favourable international shipping market fundamentals and strong earnings contributions from maritime logistics services provided across ADNOC Group.
Its diversified business model and global reach supported earnings resilience, profitability and strong operating free cash flow in the first nine months, reinforcing its role as a critical enabler of ADNOC’s global operations.
Strong Segmental Growth for 9M 2026
Shipping: Revenue increased 217% YoY to $5,091 million (Dh18,696 million), EBITDA rose 362% YoY to $2,024 million (Dh7,433 million), and net profit increased 846% YoY to US$1,769 million (Dh6,498 million).
These results were driven primarily by a global increase in charter rates, ongoing chartering activity, and contributions from new additions to the fleet delivered over the first nine months of the year and in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Integrated Logistics: The segment delivered revenue of $1,585 million (Dh5,821 million), 19% lower than the same period last year (YoY), reflecting the scheduled run-off of project revenues following the completion of the Al Omairah Island project in Q4 2025.
EBITDA came in at $448 million (Dh1,646 million), down 29% YoY, as the regional geopolitical context affected the jack-up barge (JUB) fleet through lower utilization and day rates.
Higher operating expenditures across fleets also contributed to this reduction.
Additional JUBs and new offshore support vessels generated incremental revenue that partly offset these pressures.
Net profit was $230 million (Dh843 million), a 46% YoY decrease, in part reflecting an expected credit loss provision related to the JUB fleet.
Services: Revenue rose 5% YoY to $281 million (Dh1,034 million), EBITDA grew 76% YoY to $90 million (Dh331 million) and net profit increased 122% YoY to $61 million (Dh223 million) driven by commercial pooling and strong bunkering margins at Integr8, the bunkering business of ADNOC L&S' Navig8 subsidiary, as well as the reallocation of an Integrated Logistics Service Platform (ILSP) warehouse from Integrated Logistics to Services.
These gains were partly offset by lower Petroleum Port Operation (PPO) volumes.
ADNOC L&S has raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance, incorporating actual performance year‑to‑date October and latest assumptions for November and December.
The Company wishes to further update the market on the ongoing strength of the Shipping segment, while the Offshore Contracting sub-segment has been positively impacted by a return to pre-conflict material handling volumes in the Integrated Logistics Services Platform (ILSP).
This updated guidance reflects actual performance year-to-date through October and latest assumptions for November and December, informed by current trading conditions and greater visibility over the remainder of the year.
Full-year results are highly dependent on regional dynamics.
The dividend policy remains unchanged and aligned with the Company’s capital allocation framework.
ADNOC L&S confirms its positive medium-term outlook. Exact mid-term guidance parameters are currently under review in light of ongoing 2026 performance and the company’s latest active expansion announcements.
The company retains significant financial capacity for investments beyond projects that have already been announced.
The board approved an interim cash dividend of $85.3 million, equivalent to Dh313.3 million, for Q3 2026, allocated based on shareholdings at record date of 23 November 2026.
Interim dividend distribution is aligned with the company's dividend policy, which assumes progressive annual dividend increases per share of at least 5% per annum through 2030.
ADNOC L&S targets a medium-term net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.0–2.5x.
