Strong Leasing & Hospitality Growth and Strategic Pivot
Leasing and Hospitality revenue grew 9% year‑on‑year (12% like‑for‑like excluding sale of 50% Alabang Commercial Center). Hospitality revenue rose 30% to PHP 3.4B driven by renovated assets and New World Hotel acquisition. Leasing & Hospitality now account for 34% of group revenues (up from 23% in 2019), supporting a strategic pivot to recurring income.
Shopping Centers and Mall Execution
Shopping center revenues were PHP 5.8B, up 2% YoY (8% like‑for‑like). Foot traffic up 6% and same mall sales up 10% YoY. Opened Phase 1 of Ayala Malls Arca South; on track to add ~200k sqm (company cited both 190k and 200k sqm) of additional mall GLA in 2026 — largest retail expansion in company history.
Improved Hospitality and Industrial Metrics
Hotel occupancy improved to 72% and resorts to 71%. Industrial real estate revenue grew 23% to PHP 0.4B with dry and cold storage lease‑outs at mid‑to‑high 80% occupancy. Plan to add 9,000 cold storage pallet positions in Cebu in 2026.
Disciplined Capital Allocation and CapEx Recalibration
Q1 CapEx was PHP 23B (in line with plan). Management recalibrated full‑year CapEx guidance to ~PHP 50B from prior PHP 70–80B to preserve balance sheet and prioritize leasing/hospitality and near‑term deliveries. Investments in leasing & hospitality increased 53% YoY and now comprise >25% of Q1 CapEx.
Solid Balance Sheet and Liquidity Position
Net gearing remained strong at 0.81:1, cash & cash equivalents increased to PHP 21B, total assets above PHP 1 trillion (PHP 17.5B higher than Dec‑2025). Over 80% of debt is long‑term; weighted average debt maturity 4.1 years; borrowing cost stable at 5.5%; interest coverage >4x and current ratio >1.5x.
Shareholder Returns Optionality
Completed a PHP 28B stock buyback program and Board approved a new PHP 10B buyback program, signaling capital return flexibility as assets are monetized and cash generated.
Stable Profitability Metrics in Operating Mix Shift
EBIT margin remained stable at 35% despite revenue mix shift toward leasing. Total expenses fell 12% YoY to PHP 29.2B, supporting operating resilience amid development headwinds.
Residential Margin Resilience
Reported residential gross profit margins: horizontal projects ~45% and vertical projects ~38%, with management noting margins held for projects in later stages of completion.