Juniper Hotels Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
Juniper Hotels reported Q4 FY26 revenue of INR306.8 crores and full-year FY26 revenue growth of 11% to over INR1,000 crores, alongside a 400 basis point expansion in EBITDA margin to 42%. The company outlined an expansion pipeline including a new 500-key luxury project in Delhi's Dwarka area and a Westin-branded property in Bangalore opening in Q2 FY27, expanding total portfolio from 1,895 rooms in FY26 to over 3,320 keys by FY30. Management also discussed quarterly financial metrics including PAT, debt levels, and capital expenditure plans for the coming years.
Numbers mentioned
Revenue: INR306.8 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 3
“I am pleased to report that Juniper closed FY26 on a strong note by achieving another record quarter with revenue of INR306.8 crores in Q4FY26.”
Varun Saraf, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth: 11% Y-o-Y to over INR1,000 crores (FY26)
p. 3
“Juniper's revenue grew 11% Y-o-Y to over INR1,000 crores in FY26.”
Varun Saraf, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Portfolio ARR growth: 9% year-on-year (FY26)
p. 3
“Portfolio ARR grew by 9% year-on-year with Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Andaz Delhi and Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad achieving better than respective comp set growth.”
Varun Saraf, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 42% (FY26)
p. 3
“Our continued focus on higher-yielding segments and operational efficiencies has driven a 400-basis point expansion in EBITDA margin to 42% in FY26.”
Varun Saraf, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR444 crores (FY26)
p. 3
“Our EBITDA for the year stood at INR444 crores, which is in line with the target that we had set out a year before.”
Varun Saraf, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Operating revenue: INR1,047.7 crores (FY26)
p. 5
“Juniper achieved its highest ever operating revenue of INR1,047.7 crores in FY26, representing 11% Y-o-Y growth.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Quarterly operating revenue: INR301.5 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“The company also reported its highest ever quarterly operating revenue of INR301.5 crores in the fourth quarter, supported by a record performance across Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad and Andaz Delhi.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Portfolio ARR: INR13,457 (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“Portfolio ARR grew 8% year-on-year to INR13,457 in quarter 4 and has been the key driver for the growth while portfolio occupancy remained stable at a high 81%.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Portfolio occupancy: 75% (FY26)
p. 6
“The trend holds true for FY26 as well, where a 9% year-on-year increase in ARR has driven revenue growth, while portfolio occupancy for the year rose 1% to 75% for the portfolio.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
F&B revenue: INR84.8 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“Food and beverage revenue stood at INR84.8 crores in quarter 4 '26, accounting for 28% of the total revenue.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Grand Showroom revenue: INR28 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“The Grand Showroom revenues increased by almost 2x year-on-year during the quarter and the full year contribution was INR28 crores in FY26.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standard annuity assets revenue: INR43 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“Our standard annuity assets, which are a combination of apartment revenues and lease rentals also performed consistently, grew 18% Y-o-Y in quarter 4 to INR43 crores during the quarter, which is equivalent to 1.9x our finance cost.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR138 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“ARR-centric growth, overall cost efficiencies and improving flowthrough have resulted in EBITDA of INR138 crores in quarter 4 on the back of 100 basis point expansion in EBITDA margins to 45% in spite of inflationary influences and disruptions caused by the geopolitical events.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit before tax: INR90.2 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“Profit before tax and exceptional items for the quarter increased to INR90.2 crores, a 23% year-on-year growth, while profit before tax for FY26 stands at INR235.3 crores, with a growth of 57%.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Property tax payment: INR23 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“During the quarter, the company has prudently paid INR23 crores towards past period property tax for Andaz Delhi based on high court judgment upholding recommendations made by the Municipal Valuation Committee.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: INR50.4 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“Profit after tax for the quarter stands at INR50.4 crores, while tax of INR16.5 crores is being set off against brought forward losses, and there is no cash flow impact of the same.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: INR141.6 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“Profit after tax for FY26 stands at INR141.6 crores, representing a 99% year-on-year growth, which is almost doubling our PAT year-on-year.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross debt: INR742 crores (FY26)
p. 7
“Gross debt at INR742 crores, while net debt for the year was INR625 crores.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net debt to EBITDA: 1.4x (FY26)
p. 7
“Net bank to EBITDA stood at 1.4x.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ECB repayment: INR267 crores (FY26)
p. 7
“During the year, we have fully repaid INR267 crores of ECB in line with our strategy to derisk the company from severe USD-INR volatility.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bank debt repayment: INR108 crores (FY26)
p. 7
“In the current year, we have also repaid INR108 crores of bank debt.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex: roughly INR140 crores (FY26)
p. 7
“Our cash position remains healthy, and we have done a capex of roughly INR140 crores during the year.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ahmedabad transient ARR growth: 28% (Q4 FY26)
p. 10
“And in the last quarter for Ahmedabad, the transient ARR grew by 28% and the comp set grew by 16%.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delhi land upfront payment: approximately INR9.75 crores
p. 10
“The upfront payment here is about approximately INR9.75 crores, which has to be paid over a period of next 4 years.”
Amit Saraf, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Portfolio room count — over 3,320 keys · FY30
stated firmly by Varun Saraf
p. 4
“Together with these assets, our total portfolio will increase from 1,895 rooms in FY26 to over 3,320 keys by FY30.”
Varun Saraf, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bangalore Phase 2 development start — 266 rooms into development · second half of the current year
stated firmly by Varun Saraf
p. 5
“We expect to take Bangalore Phase 2 with 266 rooms into development in the second half of the current year, which will transform this asset into a 504 key luxury hotel.”
Varun Saraf, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Westin Bengaluru opening — opening · Q2 FY27
stated firmly by Tarun Jaitly
p. 7
“We expect Westin Bengaluru to open in Q2 FY27, while work in Kaziranga, Bengaluru Phase 2 and Guwahati remains on track.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total capex for expansion — approximately INR1,800 crores · between now and FY30
stated firmly by Tarun Jaitly
p. 12
“So, for the total capacity expansion that we set out, 1,400-plus keys, including Dwarka, we are talking about approximately INR1,800 crores of capex between now and FY30.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex for current year — approximately INR300 crores · FY27
stated firmly by Tarun Jaitly
p. 12
“And if I were to look at the next 2 years in particular, this year, we should be looking at a capex of approximately INR300 crores and the year after in '28, roughly around INR700 crores to INR750 crores.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Debt-to-EBITDA — south of 2.5x · FY28
stated firmly by Tarun Jaitly
p. 12
“And we would still be south of the 2.5x debt-to-EBITDA that we set out as a target for ourselves.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Peak debt level — FY28
stated firmly by Tarun Jaitly
p. 12
“Yes. I can confirm that in FY28, we will reach the peak number of debts on the current envisaged expansion that we are talking about.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Westin Bangalore Phase 1 first-year revenue contribution — INR30-odd crores · FY27
stated firmly by Tarun Jaitly
p. 11
“I think the assets should be able to achieve in the first-year contribution on the revenue side of INR30-odd crores.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Westin Bangalore Phase 1 stabilized revenue — INR120 crores
stated as an aspiration by Varun Saraf
p. 11
“INR120 crores. I would imagine it would be about INR120 crores.”
Varun Saraf, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Westin Bangalore stabilized EBITDA margin — 40% plus · stabilized year
stated as an aspiration by Varun Saraf
p. 11
“So, we expect it to be 40% plus in the stabilized year.”
Varun Saraf, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bangalore asset stabilization timeline — FY27, '28
stated as an aspiration by Varun Saraf
p. 11
“I would imagine by FY27, '28, basically, next year would be the fully stabilized year.”
Varun Saraf, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
H1 FY27 revenue growth — H1 FY27
stated conditionally by Varun Saraf
p. 16
“I would imagine there would be growth, but it may not be to the -- in double digits, maybe not -- it may not be in double digits.”
Varun Saraf, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Demand growth drivers continuation
stated conditionally by Tarun Jaitly
p. 16
“Let me just highlight that the geopolitical situation does not escalate and reverts back to normal.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delhi market demand CAGR — double digits
stated as an aspiration by Tarun Jaitly
p. 9
“We expect the Delhi market CAGR to be roughly double digits demand, wherein the capacity should be in the region of 5% to 6% CAGR.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Commercial development construction start — before the end of the year
stated conditionally by Amit Saraf
p. 13
“Most probably by about October, we should have approvals in hand and are targeting to start the construction before the end of the year.”
Amit Saraf, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management said April started softly but ARR grew 1-2% and occupancy improved in May, tracking ahead of budget.
Answered by Tarun Jaitly
Asked by Abhay Khaitan: What are the demand trends seen in April and May given ongoing travel disruptions?
p. 7
“So, April started off at a little -- how do I say, with soft pace. But still, if you look at it from the ARR perspective, ARR in April for our portfolio has grown by 1% to 2%.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management estimated FTA dependency at about 25-30% and said impact has not been major.
Answered by Varun Saraf
Asked by Abhay Khaitan: What is the foreign travel arrival (FTA) dependency at the consolidated level?
p. 8
“But as of now, even with the, I would say, about 25% to 30% approximately FTA dependency, we are not seeing major impact.”
Varun Saraf, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management indicated the showroom asset has not yet stabilized and further growth is expected.
Answered by Varun Saraf
Asked by Karan Kamdar: How much further upside is there for the Grand Hyatt Mumbai showroom business?
p. 9
“So, we believe there is at least 25% to 30% further upside on that.”
Varun Saraf, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained the land is on a 55-year lease with upfront payment and license fees starting after 5.5 years.
Answered by Amit Saraf
Asked by Lokesh Manik: What are the lease terms for the Delhi Development Authority land deal?
p. 10
“So, this land is taken from DDA on a long-term lease, which is 55 years. The upfront payment here is about approximately INR9.75 crores, which has to be paid over a period of next 4 years.”
Amit Saraf, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management provided capex figures of approximately INR300 crores this year and INR700-750 crores the following year, totaling INR1,800 crores through FY30.
Answered by Tarun Jaitly
Asked by Sumit Kumar: What is the capex outlay and distribution for the expansion pipeline?
p. 12
“So, for the total capacity expansion that we set out, 1,400-plus keys, including Dwarka, we are talking about approximately INR1,800 crores of capex between now and FY30.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained that the earlier number was an aspirational target while the current figures represent confirmed, finalized plans.
Answered by Varun Saraf
Asked by Saurabh Bansal: Why has the room count guidance been reduced from 4,000 rooms by FY29 to 3,320 by FY30?
p. 14
“What I'm allowed to share is what is actually finalized and confirmed. So, what we have confirmed as of today is the 1,800 plus the 1,400, which adds up to 3,200 rooms.”
Varun Saraf, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management noted some softness in early April but said demand was picking up as of May, with a caveat about geopolitical risk.
Answered by Tarun Jaitly
Asked by Ankita Agarwal: What trends are being seen in corporate travel, MICE and international demand for Q1 FY27?
p. 16
“So just to add to what Varun said, let's say, March and April, there was no slackness in demand, but there was a push-out of that business.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Geopolitical events and airline disruptions affecting the sector during FY26
p. 3
“We witnessed 2 wars, major airline disruptions and inflationary bias on commodities.”
Varun Saraf, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Potential escalation of geopolitical situation affecting demand outlook
p. 16
“Let me just highlight that the geopolitical situation does not escalate and reverts back to normal.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Inflationary pressures on certain cost elements
p. 6
“While there were inflationary pressures on certain cost elements, their impact was limited during the quarter and consumable costs have remained stable.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Brownfield acquisition pricing not currently justifying deals
p. 12
“I think brownfield acquisitions are something we want to look at, but the pricing is currently not justifying those acquisitions.”
Varun Saraf, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Push-out of business demand in March and April
p. 16
“Now this is a trend that, as I was sharing earlier in the call, we're witnessing now as we speak in May, where occupancies really have grown significantly.”
Tarun Jaitly, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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