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Prestige Estates Projects Ltd

| Q2 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤13th Nov 25

Summary : Prestige Estates reported record H1 FY26 sales and strong collections, driven by new launches and geographic diversification, with a positive outlook on its robust pipeline and strategic initiatives.

Management Perspective positive : FY26 has begun on a very strong note for us. We achieved a record-breaking sales of INR18,143 crores. Overall, it's been a period of strong growth, geographic diversification and operational discipline. I'm quite positive on this. There's no sort of scare there.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Achieved record-breaking sales of INR18,143 crores in H1 FY26, a 157% year-on-year growth.
  2. Q2 FY26 sales were INR6,017 crores, up 50% year-on-year, with 4.42 million square feet sold.
  3. Collections remained healthy at INR4,213 crores in Q2, a 54% increase year-on-year.
  4. Launched 18.81 million square feet with a GDV of INR17,500 crores in H1 FY26.
  5. Crossed the milestone of 200 million square feet of completed development since inception.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Added INR33,000 crores GDV in H1 FY26, building a robust pipeline across key micro markets.
  2. Entered a leasehold agreement for 14.2 acres near Bangalore Airport for a convention center, hotel, retail, and office space.
  3. Planning launches for multiple residential projects in Q3/Q4 across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Goa, and Mumbai.
  4. Exploring data center development on available land, aiming for a capex model with eventual REIT exit.
  5. Expect to convert recent land bank acquisitions into projects within 12-18 months.

Management Insights

  1. FY26 started on a very strong note, delivering strong operational and financial performance.
  2. Focus remains on executing existing projects well and preparing for a robust pipeline.
  3. Committed to protecting the company's bottom line and exploring good opportunities.
  4. Net debt is expected to remain within 0.5 levels after the hospitality IPO.
  5. Residential margins are projected to be sustainable at 28-30% going forward.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management declined to provide updated presales guidance despite achieving 70% of annual guidance in H1.
  2. The exact timeline for the Prestige Hospitality IPO remains vague, described as 'work in progress' and 'should happen soon'.
  3. Management expressed caution regarding the long-term sustainability of demand for high-priced luxury products.

Risk Factors

  1. Excessive price increases could be counterproductive, leading to a drop in demand.
  2. Approval delays for new project launches could impact the launch pipeline timeline.
  3. Sustainability of high-priced luxury product demand is a management concern.

Good To Know

  1. Q2 FY26 revenue was INR2,698 crores (up 11% YoY), with EBITDA up 57% to INR1,176 crores.
  2. Office portfolio occupancy is 93%, with 2.3 million square feet gross leasing in Q2.
  3. Retail malls saw a 10% increase in GPO and 99% occupancy.
  4. The company is considering a REIT for its retail and office assets.
  5. Construction spend for residential business is estimated at INR7,500-INR8,000 crores for the full year.

Key Drivers

  1. Record sales and collections momentum.
  2. Robust pipeline of new project launches.
  3. Strategic diversification into new asset classes.
  4. Potential hospitality IPO to reduce debt.

Key Analyst Discussions

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Analysts asked about ongoing price growth in the market and potential slowdowns.
  2. Questions were raised on the impact of global layoffs on leasing demand in core markets.
  3. Demand for mid-segment and luxury projects was discussed, with management expressing caution on luxury sustainability.

Financial Highlights

  1. Analysts questioned if presales guidance would be increased given strong H1 performance.
  2. Queries were raised about the construction spend trajectory for the second half of the year.
  3. Discussions included the expected revenue recognition from unrecognized revenue and H2 outlook.
  4. Questions on net debt levels and funding for INR14,000 crores capex for commercial/retail projects.

Product Composition

  1. Questions on the development potential for retail and office components in Hyderabad and Bangalore lease agreements.
  2. Clarification sought on the contribution of new launches to presales.
  3. Discussion on the Bandra LIG redevelopment project converting to for-sale commercial offices.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Updates on the Prestige Hospitality IPO status were a key question.
  2. Analysts inquired about the business development strategy for NCR and MMR regions.
  3. Questions on the timeline for converting acquired land banks into launchable projects.
  4. Queries regarding the business model and investment plans for data centers.
  5. Discussion on the company's philosophy regarding holding back launches versus churning cash flows.