The airport operator Groupe ADP announced Tuesday evening a decrease in revenue in the first quarter due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on its operations. The group reported a 0.9% decrease in revenue in the first three months of 2026 to 1.47 billion euros, below the analyst consensus of 1.545 billion euros. The branch “International and airport development” of ADP recorded a 6% decline in revenue to 424 million euros in the first quarter due to the war in the Middle East. The “retail and services” segment also saw a 1% decrease in revenue to 484 million euros between January and March. However, revenue from aeronautical activities in Paris increased by 5% to 504 million euros in the first quarter. During the quarter, ADP welcomed 83.9 million passengers across all its airports worldwide, representing a 2.3% year-on-year increase. In the Parisian airports, traffic increased by 2.6% to 23.6 million passengers. Groupe ADP aims for a higher current EBITDA of over 2.35 billion euros, maintaining financial perspectives and objectives for 2026 despite short-term disruptions. CEO Philippe Pascal confirmed the company’s commitment to monitoring geopolitical developments and potential implications for air transport. (Context: Groupe ADP faces challenges in the aviation sector due to conflicts in the Middle East. Fact Check: The company aims to maintain financial targets despite disruptions.)
