Contradictions Unveiled: OMA's 2025 Q1 Earnings Call Reveals Diverging Views on Traffic Growth, Cost Pressures, and Dividend Strategy

Traffic growth expectations and MDP negotiations, inflationary cost pressures and EBITDA margin expectations, traffic growth expectations, and dividend strategy are the key contradictions discussed in OMA's latest 2025Q1 earnings call.



Passenger Traffic Growth:
- OMA reported a total of 6.4 million passengers in Q1 2025, representing a 9.1% increase year-over-year.
- The growth was driven by an increase in seat capacity of 13.4% and strong performance on domestic and international routes, particularly from the Monterrey Airport.

Revenue Growth and Diversification:
- OMA's aeronautical revenues increased by 13.8%, with aeronautical revenue per passenger rising by 4.3%.
- Diversification revenues rose by 22%, with OMA Carga and the Industrial Park contributing significantly to this growth.

Non-Aeronautical Revenue Expansion:
- Commercial revenues grew by 22.8%, with VIP lounges, restaurants, and retail experiencing increases of 80%, 32.8%, and 50.9% respectively.
- The growth was due to higher user numbers, increased access rates, and new space openings in various airports.

Capital Expenditure and Financial Position:
- OMA's total investments in the quarter were Ps.502 million.
- The company maintained a strong balance sheet, ending the quarter with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of one time.

Dividend Distribution and Shareholder Returns:
- Shareholders voted to distribute a Ps.4.5 billion cash dividend, reflecting OMA's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
- The company has consistently aimed to distribute as much cash as possible to shareholders in the form of dividends.