ARMX PR Q3 2024 E 07
ARMX PR Q3 2024 E 07
ARMX PR Q3 2024 E 07
➢ Solid Revenue Growth: Revenue in Q3 2024 grew by 18% year-on-year (YoY) to AED 1.59 billion, while
revenue for the first nine months (9M 2024) rose by 11% to AED 4.63 billion, driven by strong
contributions across all four product lines: International Express grew 10% YoY, Domestic Express
grew 27% YoY, Freight Forwarding grew 22% YoY and Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions grew 13%
YoY in Q3 2024.
➢ Consistent Volume Growth Across Key Products: Aramex continued to build momentum in Q3 2024,
with International Express volumes surging by 34%, supported by demand for premium services and
cross-border e-commerce. Domestic Express also delivered strong results, with an 18% increase in
volumes, reflecting strong consumer activity across home markets. Freight Forwarding saw solid
gains, particularly in air and land freight, as businesses leveraged Aramex’s reliable network for
seamless trade. Logistics is operating close to full capacity on the back of the new customers
onboarded this year.
➢ Group Profitability: In Q3 2024, Aramex's gross profit rose 11% YoY to AED 373 million and the GP
margin softened to 23%. Domestic and Logistics improved profitability and margins; International
Express margin profile is adjusting based on the new profile of business coming in; Freight Forwarding
profitability is under pressure in a challenging operating environment for the industry.
➢ On Track performance: Aramex remains on track to deliver a strong performance for the full year
2024, with projected revenue growth of approximately 9%. For the first nine months of 2024, each
product line delivered solid results, keeping the Group on course to meet its targets. Gross profit
margins are also expected to remain within the 24% to 25% range, driven by Aramex's continued
focus on cost control and operational efficiency.
➢ Balance Sheet: Aramex continues to be well-positioned with a cash position of AED 447 million and a
Net Debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.1x (incl. IFRS16) as of 30 September 2024. Management’s focus on
value creation delivers 20 basis points improvement in ROIC, currently standing at 5% for the last
twelve trailing months.
Dubai, UAE – Thursday, 7 November 2024: Aramex (DFM: ARMX) a leading global provider of comprehensive
logistics and transportation solutions, announced its financial results for the third quarter (“Q3”) and first nine
months of the year (“9M”) ending 30 September 2024.
In the third quarter of 2024, Aramex delivered results in line with expectations, reporting solid revenue of AED
1.59 billion, marking a strong 18% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by consistent volume
gains across all product lines.
The GCC region was a major contributor, posting 21% YoY revenue growth in Q3 2024 and accounting for 41%
of the Group's total revenues, reaffirming Aramex's strong position in its home markets. MENAT also
demonstrated significant growth with a 33% YoY revenue increase in Q3 2024, while Oceania improved both
revenue and profitability as part of the ongoing turnaround plan.
Each of Aramex’s product lines achieved double-digit revenue growth in Q3 2024, led by Domestic Express at
27%, followed by Freight Forwarding at 22%, Logistics at 13% and International Express at 10%. Revenue growth
is attributed to substantial volume growth, including a 34% increase in International Express and 18% in
Domestic Express, along with continued strength in Freight volumes.
Group Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses (SG&A) remained stable as a percentage of revenue,
consistent with previous quarters. Expenses increased marginally, driven by higher salaries from new hires,
investments in IT software, and legal costs linked to acquisitions within the Oceania franchise network.
Gross profit for the quarter stood at AED 373 million, reflecting an 11% year-on-year growth, with a slight
softening in the Gross Profit margin to 23% during Q3 2024 compared to the same period last year, mainly due
to intense competition in Freight and a softening in the International Express business. EBITDA margin also
stood at a robust 10% for the first nine months of 2024, reinforcing the prudent cost management and
strength of Aramex's operational strategies.
Net profit for Q3 2024 was AED 27 million, representing a 177% YoY growth, positioning the Company on the
right track with its strategic goal to improve profitability. For 9M 2024, Net Profit was reported at AED 76 million,
a 45% increase from same period the prior year.
As of September 30th, the Effective Tax Rate (ETR) for the last twelve months was 21%. For the full year, the
Company forecasts an increase in the ETR to approximately 27% due to anticipated non-recurring items and also
a change in the profit mix during the year, with more contributions from higher tax jurisdictions.
Aramex maintained a strong balance sheet position with Net Debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.1x incl. IFRS16 and a
healthy cash balance of AED 447 million as of September 30, 2024.
Othman Aljeda, Chief Executive Officer of Aramex, said: “We made good progress this quarter and we see our
recovery story advancing. I would like to thank all our employees for their contribution and dedication to
Aramex.
“Domestic express gained volumes and significantly improved profitability. International express also reported
good volume growth while the margin profile is adjusting based on the profile of the new business coming in.
For our contract logistics product, we said we expected to see a turnaround in the second half of 2024 and this
is what we are delivering. Our logistics business reported better quality revenue and improved profitability on
the back of the actions we have taken. Although it is our smallest contributor to group revenue, logistics plays
a strategic role at the heart of our transportation ecosystem.
“In freight forwarding, the operating environment remains challenging. We reported further pressure in our
freight forwarding margins and we are in the process of reassessing certain activities for this product.
“We are seeing important changes in our industry with e-tailers and brands nearshoring activities and bringing
inventories closer to demand centers and to end consumers in our home markets. This means that we are
seeing increased volume flows towards services such as domestic express, and warehousing and fulfillment, in
addition to freight forwarding and international express. The investments we are making across infrastructure,
technology, and capabilities in each of our four products, are providing Aramex with a competitive edge in this
new market environment.
“Looking ahead, we are on track to meet our year-end targets and sustain our growth trajectory.”
Product Performance
The International Express product delivered solid results in Q3 2024, with revenue up 10%, driven by a 34%
surge in shipment volumes to 6.5 million, riding on strong local economies and increased consumer activity.
However, gains were partially offset by declines in Europe and North America, along with softer revenue
booked by MyUS Parcel Forwarding.
Gross profit dipped 2%, with margins adjusting to 32% in Q3 2024. As a reminder, at Q3 2023 we had a positive
impact in Q3 2023 costs. *Excluding the one-off impact, the adjusted GP margin was 33% at Q3 2023.
The profitability of the International express product is adjusting based on: 1) the change in customer mix
which is leading to a lower weight per shipment; 2) the change in trade lanes with more cross border activity
intra region in GCC and MENAT and 3) the drop in surcharges associated with fuel and covid, which were there
last year.
International express segment remains on track to meet full-year expectations. Looking at the performance for
the first nine months of 2024, International Express delivered a 10% growth in revenue and a 6% increase in
gross profit, supported by 33% volume growth.
Domestic Express
In Thousands of Q3 Q3 % Change Sep YTD Sep YTD % Change
UAE Dirhams 2024 2023 (YoY) 2024 2023 (YoY)
The Domestic Express product delivered strong results in Q3 2024, with revenue rising 27%, driven by an 18%
increase in volumes across the GCC and MENAT regions, reflecting growing regional demand and trends toward
nearshoring and local warehousing. Oceania also reported a solid performance, with both volumes and
revenues grew double digit YoY in this market. Overall the growth in domestic product from these regions
offset the impact of currency devaluation in Egypt. Throughout the first nine months of 2024, revenue climbed
13% YoY, supported by a 9% rise in volumes, as strategic efforts to optimize delivery networks and enhance
service offerings continued to pay off.
Gross profit for Q3 surged 50%, lifting the margin to 24%, up from 20% last year, a level maintained throughout
the first nine months of 2024.
Freight-Forwarding
In Thousands of Q3 Q3 % Change Sep YTD Sep YTD % Change
UAE Dirhams 2024 2023 (YoY) 2024 2023 (YoY)
Sea Freight (FCL TEU) 7,594 8,051 (6%) 22,934 23,093 (1%)
Sea Freight
30,889 5,439 468% 49,892 17,086 192%
(LCL CBM)
Our Freight Forwarding product navigated the global complexity in supply chains worldwide, generating a 22%
YoY growth in revenue in Q3 2024 supported by contributions from MENAT, GCC, and South Asia, partially
offset by declines in some international markets. For the first nine months of 2024, Freight Forwarding
reported a 13% increase in revenue, and a decline in the gross profitability of the product, leading to a lower
Gross Profit margin of 13%.
The operating environment today is characterized by persistent volatility, dynamic pricing and rate evolution,
and disruptions which are leading to lower margins across the industry. We expect to continue to see pressure
on the margins given the industry dynamics and therefore, we are re-assessing certain activities, with the
objective of stabilizing the margin to create a better profitability profile for our freight business in 2025.
Freight forwarding, alongside contract logistics, remain two key enablers of our corporate growth strategy and
an essential part of our transportation ecosystem. Customers are moving towards a more integrated and
regional model, effectively nearshoring their activities and bringing stock closer to demand centers.
Contract Logistics
In Thousands of Q3 Q3 % Change Sep YTD Sep YTD % Change
UAE Dirhams 2024 2023 (YoY) 2024 2023 (YoY)
In line with expectations, Contract Logistics delivered good growth in Q3 2024, with revenue rising 13% and
Gross Profit improving 77% YoY leading to a GP margin of 17%, a significant improvement compared to the GP
margin of 11% in Q3 last year. The strong momentum was sustained for the first nine months of 2024, with the
segment recording a 12% rise in Gross Profit, maintaining a solid margin of 15%.
This strong performance during Q3 2024 was primarily driven by the onboarding of new business during H1
2024, which further strengthened the quality of revenue streams. The division continued its strategic
investments in infrastructure and personnel, ramping up operations across its warehouses.
Our Logistics product sits at the heart of our transportation eco-system and is an integral part of our corporate
strategy as we continue to expand our total end-to-end and flexible transportation solutions for our customers.
- Ends –
About Aramex:
Founded in 1982, Aramex has emerged as a global leader in logistics and transportation, renowned for its innovative services
tailored to businesses and consumers. As a listed company on the Dubai Financial Market (since 2005) and headquartered
in the UAE, our strategic location facilitates extensive customer reach worldwide, bridging the gap between East and West.
With operations in 600+ cities across 70 countries, Aramex employs over 16,000 professionals. Our success is attributed to
four distinct business products that provide scalable, diversified, and end-to- end services for customers. These products
are:
• International Express, encompassing Aramex's Parcel Forwarding Business (Shop & Ship and MyUS).
• Domestic Express
• Freight Forwarding
• Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions
Sustainability is at the core of our vision and mission. To build a truly sustainable business, we leverage our core
competencies to make a positive impact as responsible members of the communities we serve. Through partnerships
with local and international organizations, we strive to expand our reach and benefit more individuals through targeted
programs and initiatives, ensuring long-term positive change and community development.
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