TAQA Q1 Profit Falls as Revenue Rises

TAQA's Q1 profit falls, but revenue rises. The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company operates in power and water generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as sustainable water solutions. It operates across the energy value chain, including upstream and midstream oil and gas, and power generation. TAQA has operations in the UAE, Netherlands, UK, Ghana, India, Iraq, Morocco, North America, and Saudi Arabia.

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) reported a decline in profit for the first quarter of 2025, but the company's revenue showed a notable increase. TAQA operates across the energy value chain, including power and water generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as sustainable water solutions.

The company's revenue for the first quarter of 2025 rose by 1%, reaching $807 million. This growth was driven primarily by the Digital Audio Group, which saw a 16% increase in revenue due to rising demand for digital advertising and podcast advertising [1]. However, the Multiplatform Group, which includes radio station and network revenue, experienced a decrease of 4.2% due to a decline in broadcast advertising [1].

Despite the revenue growth, TAQA's Adjusted EBITDA remained flat compared to the prior year, at $105 million. The company's chairman and CEO, Bob Pittman, expressed satisfaction with the results, highlighting the resilience and relevance of TAQA's products and the growth opportunity in the podcast business [1]. COO and CFO Rich Bressler noted that the company's consolidated revenues for the quarter were up 1% compared to the prior year, above the guidance of a low-single-digit decline [1].

TAQA operates in various countries, including the UAE, Netherlands, UK, Ghana, India, Iraq, Morocco, North America, and Saudi Arabia. The company's diverse operations and strategic focus on sustainable water solutions position it well for future growth opportunities in the energy sector.

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[1] https://talkers.com/2025/05/13/iheartmedia-q1-revenue-rises-1/