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Ferrovial

(BME:FER)

Rating:76Outperform
Price Target:
€51.00
▲(11.96% Upside)
Ferrovial's overall stock score is supported by strong financial performance and strategic growth in key markets, particularly in North America. While technical analysis suggests limited momentum, the company's valuation and earnings call insights provide a positive outlook. Key risks include high leverage and operational challenges in specific segments.
Positive Factors
Earnings
Ferrovial published a consensus-beating set of FY-24 results, driven by the Heathrow capital gain and fair value.
Financial Performance
Ferrovial's North American assets are seen as high-quality with high-growth potential and long duration.
Revenue Expectations
US Managed Lanes beat revenue expectations by a notable +8%, with excellent performance at NTE (+11%) and I-66 (+10%).
Negative Factors
Macro/FX Headwinds
The combination of Macro/FX headwinds and nature of US managed lanes push EBITDA estimates down 5-7% over 2025-27e.
Price Target
There is substantial FX/inflation/GDP headwinds causing a price target cut.
Valuation Concerns
Cintra's earnings appear too high and shares fail to offer a discounted entry point.

Ferrovial (FER) vs. iShares MSCI Spain ETF (EWP)

Ferrovial Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionFerrovial, S.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an infrastructure and mobility operator in the United States, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company engages in the design and construction of various public and private works; and development, finance, and operation of toll roads. Its construction activities include highways, tunnels, railways, bridges and viaducts, airports, intelligent toll systems, port and airport infrastructures, buildings, energy restoration, aqueducts, water treatment plants, desalination plants, digesters, thermal drying plants, chimneys and silos, caissons, storage tanks, solar power towers, oil facilities, and other construction. The company is also involved in the operation and maintenance services of urban and industrial waste water treatment plants, and water treatment and desalination plants. In addition, it develops, manufactures, and markets asphalt and bitumen products; develops, finances, and operates airports; provides integrated solutions for the development and management of electrical transmission networks; provides mobility services, including ZITY, an electric carsharing service application; undertakes engineering works; and sells hydraulic equipment. The company was founded in 1952 and is based in Madrid, Spain.
How the Company Makes MoneyFerrovial generates revenue through diverse streams, primarily from its construction and infrastructure management activities. The construction segment involves bidding for and executing contracts for public and private projects, including roads, railways, and buildings, which provide a significant portion of its earnings. The Airports division contributes through the ownership and operation of airport facilities, generating income from passenger traffic and associated services. Toll roads offer a steady revenue stream through user fees. Additionally, the Services segment focuses on facility management, urban services, and environmental services, providing ongoing contracts with municipalities and private entities. Strategic partnerships with governments and private firms for large infrastructure projects also enhance its revenue potential, alongside its international presence in markets such as the United States, Canada, and the UK.

Ferrovial Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jul 29, 2025
(Q2-2025)
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% Change Since: 0.04%|
Next Earnings Date:Oct 28, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Ferrovial reported strong revenue and profitability growth driven by its North American assets, with significant achievements in capital allocation and construction projects. However, challenges in U.S. Managed Lanes due to adverse weather and a negative operating cash flow somewhat dampened the overall performance.
Q2-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong Performance in Highways Division
Highways revenues grew by 14.9% in the first half of 2025 on a like-for-like basis, with adjusted EBITDA improving by 17.1%. U.S. highways grew revenue by 15.9% and adjusted EBITDA by 14%.
Significant Growth in 407 ETR
The 407 ETR showed a strong performance with revenue growing by 19.7% and EBITDA by 13% in the first half of the year.
Solid Construction Profitability
The Construction division delivered an adjusted EBIT margin of 3.5%, aligning with long-term targets. Revenue reached EUR 3,453 million, up 2.6% on a like-for-like basis.
Successful Capital Allocation
Acquisition of an additional stake in 407 ETR for EUR 1.3 billion and divestment of AGS Airports for EUR 533 million. Distributed EUR 334 million to shareholders in the first half of the year.
Progress on New Terminal One at JFK Airport
The New Terminal One project at JFK Airport is 72% complete, remains on schedule and on budget.
Negative Updates
Challenges in U.S. Managed Lanes
Adverse weather negatively impacted performance, with NTE traffic declining by 4.8% in the first half of 2025. Revenue per transaction increased by 13.5% despite the traffic decline.
Negative Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash flow was negative EUR 104 million in the first half compared with negative EUR 53 million in the same period last year.
Schedule 22 Provision Impact
The 407 ETR accrued a provision of CAD 45.2 million for expected Schedule 22 payments in the first half of the year.
Company Guidance
During Ferrovial's conference call to discuss the financial results for the first half of 2025, several key metrics and strategic decisions were highlighted. The company reported robust performance across its business divisions, notably in Highways, with a 14.9% revenue growth and 17.1% adjusted EBITDA improvement, driven primarily by U.S. assets. The U.S. Highways segment alone grew revenue by 15.9% and adjusted EBITDA by 14%. Ferrovial ended the first half with a net debt position of negative EUR 223 million, excluding infrastructure project companies, and highlighted significant capital allocation activities, including a EUR 1.3 billion acquisition of an additional stake in 407 ETR and divestments such as its stake in AGS Airports for EUR 533 million. In Airports, the New Terminal One project at JFK Airport progressed with 72% construction completion by the end of Q2. The Construction division achieved revenues of EUR 3,453 million, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 3.5%. Additionally, Ferrovial's order book reached a record EUR 17.3 billion, with a notable 45% in North America. The company also noted a strong pipeline for U.S. highway projects, including bids for the I-24 in Nashville and the I-285 East in Atlanta.

Ferrovial Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Ferrovial demonstrates strong financial performance with significant revenue growth and improved profit margins. High leverage is a concern, but effective equity returns and solid cash flow generation support the company's financial stability.
Income Statement
85
Very Positive
Ferrovial shows strong revenue growth, with a 7.43% increase from 2023 to 2024. The gross profit margin remains robust at around 87.85%, and the net profit margin improved significantly to 35.42%. Both EBIT and EBITDA margins have shown improvement, indicating efficient operational management. However, fluctuations in EBIT over the years suggest potential volatility.
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
The company's debt-to-equity ratio is high, reflecting significant leverage with a ratio of approximately 1.90 in 2024. Despite this, return on equity has improved, reaching 53.33%, indicating effective use of shareholders' funds. The equity ratio stands at 20.94%, suggesting moderate reliance on equity financing.
Cash Flow
80
Positive
Free cash flow growth is slightly negative at -9.35%, but the company maintains a strong operating cash flow to net income ratio of 0.40, reflecting solid cash generation capability. The free cash flow to net income ratio is healthy at 0.33, indicating good cash conversion efficiency.
BreakdownDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue9.15B8.51B7.55B6.78B6.34B
Gross Profit8.03B7.47B6.35B5.70B5.34B
EBITDA4.30B1.31B924.00M1.51B116.00M
Net Income3.24B460.00M188.00M1.20B-424.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets29.00B26.32B26.28B24.90B23.13B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments4.81B4.76B5.09B5.48B6.42B
Total Debt11.53B11.56B11.84B10.75B9.76B
Total Liabilities20.88B20.44B19.93B19.06B19.30B
Stockholders Equity6.08B3.77B4.11B4.05B3.19B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow1.07B1.18B907.00M686.00M977.00M
Operating Cash Flow1.29B1.26B1.00B810.00M1.09B
Investing Cash Flow1.31B-531.00M-732.00M457.00M382.00M
Financing Cash Flow-2.59B-1.30B-316.00M-2.22B430.00M

Ferrovial Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price45.55
Price Trends
50DMA
44.88
Positive
100DMA
43.65
Positive
200DMA
41.75
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.09
Negative
RSI
57.27
Neutral
STOCH
68.97
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ES:FER, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 45.55 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 45.14, above the 50-day MA of 44.88, and above the 200-day MA of 41.75, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.09 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 57.27 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 68.97 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for ES:FER.

Ferrovial Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
76
Outperform
€32.57B9.7769.30%1.68%5.75%346.20%
63
Neutral
$10.80B16.556.58%2.06%2.37%-15.86%
€17.06B19.4019.75%
€1.83B14.7314.10%
€2.02B16.61-6.79%
€5.07B21.365.28%
€2.90B31.439.65%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
ES:FER
Ferrovial
46.39
10.39
28.86%
GB:0HAC
Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA
65.46
26.88
69.67%
GB:0RKF
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles
53.50
20.58
62.52%
GB:0K97
Elecnor
23.75
10.33
76.97%
GB:0HAA
Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas
10.90
2.03
22.89%
GB:0OFU
Sacyr SA
3.74
0.79
26.78%

Ferrovial Corporate Events

Ferrovial Advances Share Buyback Program
Jun 24, 2025

Ferrovial announced the progress of its share buyback program, which began on June 2, 2025. By June 20, 2025, the company had acquired 450,000 shares for over 20 million euros. This initiative is part of Ferrovial’s strategy to enhance shareholder value and strengthen its market position.

The most recent analyst rating on (ES:FER) stock is a Hold with a EUR42.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ferrovial stock, see the ES:FER Stock Forecast page.

Ferrovial Announces New Share Issuance in Flexible Dividend Program
Jun 23, 2025

Ferrovial has announced the issuance of new shares as part of its flexible dividend program, offering shareholders the option to receive dividends in cash or additional shares. With a total of 4,195,421 new shares to be issued, the move reflects a significant shareholder preference for stock dividends, as 82.48% opted for or defaulted to receiving shares. This decision is expected to impact Ferrovial’s capital structure and market positioning, as the new shares will be traded on major exchanges, including the Spanish Exchanges, Euronext Amsterdam, and Nasdaq Global Select Market.

The most recent analyst rating on (ES:FER) stock is a Buy with a EUR49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ferrovial stock, see the ES:FER Stock Forecast page.

Ferrovial Advances Share Buyback Program with Significant Share Acquisition
Jun 17, 2025

Ferrovial announced the execution of its share buyback program, acquiring 300,000 shares for over 13 million euros between June 9 and June 13, 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance shareholder value and reflects the company’s robust financial position and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (ES:FER) stock is a Buy with a EUR49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ferrovial stock, see the ES:FER Stock Forecast page.

Ferrovial Completes Share Buyback Program
Jun 2, 2025

Ferrovial has announced the completion of its share buyback program, which was initially launched in August 2024 and modified in December 2024. The program concluded on May 30, 2025, with the acquisition of 13,470,000 shares, amounting to approximately 1.846% of the company’s share capital, at a total cost of 537,835,879.02 euros. This strategic move is likely to impact Ferrovial’s market positioning by potentially enhancing shareholder value and reflecting confidence in the company’s financial health.

The most recent analyst rating on (ES:FER) stock is a Buy with a EUR49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ferrovial stock, see the ES:FER Stock Forecast page.

Ferrovial Announces Interim Dividend of 0.3182 Euros Per Share
May 21, 2025

Ferrovial has announced an interim dividend of 0.3182 euros per share, totaling 228 million euros, with shareholders having the option to receive the dividend in cash or shares. This announcement reflects Ferrovial’s commitment to providing flexible dividend options to its shareholders, potentially impacting its financial strategy and shareholder relations.

The most recent analyst rating on (ES:FER) stock is a Buy with a EUR49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ferrovial stock, see the ES:FER Stock Forecast page.

Ferrovial Reports Progress on Share Buyback Program
May 20, 2025

Ferrovial has reported on its ongoing share buyback program, which was initially announced in August 2024 and modified in December 2024. As of May 16, 2025, the company has repurchased a total of 12,870,000 shares, amounting to over 507 million euros. This program is part of Ferrovial’s strategic financial management, potentially impacting its market positioning and shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (ES:FER) stock is a Buy with a EUR49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ferrovial stock, see the ES:FER Stock Forecast page.

Ferrovial Introduces Flexible Dividend Plan for 2025
May 13, 2025

Ferrovial has announced a flexible dividend plan for 2025, allowing shareholders to choose between receiving dividends in cash or in new shares. This strategic move is expected to provide shareholders with more flexibility and could potentially enhance the company’s market appeal by aligning shareholder interests with company growth, while also considering tax implications and market regulations.

The most recent analyst rating on (ES:FER) stock is a Buy with a EUR49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ferrovial stock, see the ES:FER Stock Forecast page.

Ferrovial’s Q1 2025 Financial Results Highlight Strategic Focus Amid Global Challenges
May 13, 2025

Ferrovial’s unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2025 reveal the company’s ongoing strategic focus on large infrastructure projects amid a challenging global economic environment. The report highlights the company’s exposure to various risks, including geopolitical tensions, economic fluctuations, and regulatory changes, which could impact its operations and financial performance. Despite these challenges, Ferrovial is committed to maintaining its market position and meeting its ESG commitments, while navigating the complexities of international operations and competitive pressures.

The most recent analyst rating on (ES:FER) stock is a Buy with a EUR49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ferrovial stock, see the ES:FER Stock Forecast page.

Ferrovial Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth Driven by North American Operations
May 13, 2025

Ferrovial reported notable growth in the first quarter of 2025, with increased revenue and adjusted EBITDA driven by strong performance in its North American highway assets. The Construction division also saw a significant rise in its order book and profitability, while the Airports division continued its planned progress at JFK International Airport’s New Terminal One. The company’s solid financial position and strategic asset sales further bolster its market standing.

The most recent analyst rating on (ES:FER) stock is a Buy with a EUR49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ferrovial stock, see the ES:FER Stock Forecast page.

Ferrovial Reports Progress on Share Buyback Program
May 13, 2025

Ferrovial has reported on its ongoing share buyback program, which was initially announced in August 2024 and modified in December 2024. As of May 9, 2025, the company has repurchased a total of 12,570,000 shares, amounting to 493,989,834.56 euros. This program reflects Ferrovial’s strategic financial management, potentially impacting shareholder value and market perception positively.

The most recent analyst rating on (ES:FER) stock is a Buy with a EUR49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ferrovial stock, see the ES:FER Stock Forecast page.

Glossary
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Aug 01, 2025