Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts (THELEELA) Q1 26/27 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved 28% year-over-year operating revenue growth and 41% rise in operating EBITDA for Q1 FY 2027, despite temporary international travel disruptions due to West Asia conflict.

• Maintained industry-leading guest satisfaction with a Net Promoter Score of 86, 12 points above APAC luxury average.

• Achieved #2 global ranking among hotel brands and top rankings for flagship properties in India, marking the fifth time in the global top 3 since 2020.

• Expanded portfolio to 15 operational hotels and 10 in the pipeline, contributing ~12% of India's luxury hospitality rooms.

• Approved unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with statutory auditor review and no material misstatements noted.

Financial highlights

• Operating revenues rose to INR 3,520 million, driven by same-store growth, Coorg contribution, F&B, and HMA fees.

• Operating EBITDA increased 41% YoY to INR 1,434 million, with margin expanding to 41%, the highest ever for an April–June quarter.

• Consolidated PAT increased five-fold YoY to INR 488 million, despite a INR 156 million loss from Dubai JV.

• F&B revenue grew 25% YoY to INR 132 crore, with F&B contributing 38% of operating revenue.

• HMA fees grew 86% to INR 262 million, driven by managed property ramp-up and performance-linked contracts.

Outlook and guidance

• Confident in delivering double-digit RevPAR growth and mid to high teens EBITDA growth for FY 2027.

• On track to add over 1,000 keys across pipeline assets, with new openings in wellness, desert leisure, and luxury residences.

• Second half of FY 2027 expected to be strong, with international demand normalizing and major events boosting occupancy.

• Long-term target to achieve INR 20 billion EBITDA by FY 2030, with mid to high-teens ROCE as new hotels stabilize.

• Results note the seasonality of the hotel sector, indicating quarterly results are not indicative of full-year performance.