Brazilian Highway Giant EcoRodovias Delivers 26.3% Profit Growth in 2024 Despite Q4 Headwinds
EcoRodovias Infraestrutura e Logística S.A. reported a recurring net profit of R$981.5 million ($163.6 million) for 2024, marking a 26.3% increase from 2023.
The Brazilian toll road operator achieved strong annual performance despite facing significant challenges in the final quarter, according to financial results released Tuesday.
Fourth quarter profit dropped 33.3% to R$206.9 million ($34.5 million) compared to the same period in 2023. Higher interest rates drove this decline, worsening the company’s financial results by R$163.5 million ($27.3 million) in the quarter.
Operational metrics remained robust despite profit challenges. Adjusted EBITDA grew 12.3% to R$1,242.3 million ($207 million) with margin improving to 73.1%. Adjusted net revenue increased 10.2% to R$1,699.7 million ($283.3 million) during the quarter.
Traffic volume fueled growth throughout 2024, particularly heavy vehicles which rose 9.1% in the third quarter. Light vehicle traffic grew only 1.6% during the same period, reflecting varied economic activity patterns across Brazil.
Strategic toll adjustments boosted revenue performance across key concessions. The company implemented a 3.98% tariff increase for Ecovias do Araguaia in October and 3.51% for Ecovias do Cerrado in November.
Highway concessions, the company’s core business, generated R$1,764.5 million ($294.1 million) in Q4 revenue. This contributed to annual revenue of R$6,685.8 million ($1,114.3 million), increasing 20.4% from 2023.
Full-year adjusted EBITDA reached R$4,697.3 million ($782.9 million), a 21.6% increase. Cost efficiency improved with cash costs to revenue ratio decreasing to 27.5% from 28.7% in 2023.
EcoRodovias plans to distribute R$214.7 million ($35.8 million) in mandatory dividends pending approval at their April 2025 shareholders meeting.
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