Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited
Waterways Leisure Tourism Q1 FY27 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q1 FY27 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.
What the Q1 FY27 call signalled
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The short version
Q1 FY2027 saw a 10% growth in guests and stateroom bookings compared to last year, indicating strong demand. Expect year of revenue and earnings growth driven by consumer preference and expanding destinations (Page 3). - Empress ship projected to see two-digit revenue growth, around 10-12% (Page 9). - New ships with larger cabin mix (e.g., Cordelia Sky with 245 suites vs.
From Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited's Q1 FY27 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Sept 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Q1 FY2027 saw a 10% growth in guests and stateroom bookings compared to last year, indicating strong demand.
- Empress ship revenue growth expected to be 8-9% currently, projecting to increase to 10-12% going forward.
- Introduction of new ships (Cordelia Sky in Oct 2026 and Cordelia Sun later) will expand capacity and drive revenue growth significantly.
- New ships have larger cabin counts with more premium suites, potentially doubling revenue per ship compared to existing vessels.
- International sailings starting from 2027, targeting visa-free/passport-free destinations to attract both Indian and expat guests.
- Advanced bookings indicate strong load factors for new ships, including maiden voyage and holiday seasons.
2 more points management made on revenue & sales performance
Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- The company is expanding its fleet with the addition of new ships:
- Cordelia Sky arriving October 2026
- Cordelia Sun expected later, enhancing capacity to three ships.
- Investments are being made in rebranding and fit-out of the new vessels (e.g., entertainment programs, guest offerings).
- Testing of new itineraries and ports on both West and East Coasts to support future growth.
- Expansion into new Indian destinations such as Lakshadweep with two new islands.
2 more points management made on capital expenditure plans
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- The company currently owns multiple ships, with expansions underway:
- The second ship, Cordelia Sky, will be handed over on September 25, 2026, and commence operations from October 23, 2026.
- A third ship, Cordelia Sun, is also planned to join the fleet soon after Cordelia Sky.
- Bookings for new ships have already started since April 2025.
- Advance bookings for shorter sailings total Rs. 65 Crores, expected to generate approximately Rs. 110-115 Crores in revenue.
- Highlight sailings including maiden voyage, Christmas, New Year, and Holi are mostly booked.
2 more points management made on order book & pipeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited Q1 FY27 results?
Q1 FY2027 saw a 10% growth in guests and stateroom bookings compared to last year, indicating strong demand. Expect year of revenue and earnings growth driven by consumer preference and expanding destinations (Page 3). - Empress ship projected to see two-digit revenue growth, around 10-12% (Page 9). - New ships with larger cabin mix (e.g., Cordelia Sky with 245 suites vs.
What is Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited share price analysis?
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited currently shows a below-average growth signal. The stock trades at a P/E of 207.7 with a market cap of ₹8,336 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited planning capital expenditure?
The company is expanding its fleet with the addition of new ships: - Cordelia Sky arriving October 2026 - Cordelia Sun expected later, enhancing capacity to three ships.
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