NLEX Corp. recorded an 8 percent rise in net income for the first quarter of 2026, reaching P3.84 billion from P3.55 billion in the same period last year. This growth reflects strong business performance, supported by higher vehicle traffic, newly implemented toll rate adjustments, and efficient cost management.
Toll revenues climbed 15 percent to P8.02 billion, driven by rate adjustments effective January 2026 and steady traffic increases across its network. Average daily vehicle entries rose 2 percent at NLEX (361,665) and SCTEX (83,930), while the newer NLEX Connector saw a stronger 7 percent increase to 22,146 entries daily.
Operating earnings come mainly from toll collections across NLEX (105 km), SCTEX (94 km), and the Connector, with additional income from facility fees and advertising rentals. Total service costs rose 19 percent to P2.77 billion, though this was managed to sustain profitability.
As a key infrastructure operator linking Metro Manila to Central and Northern Luzon, NLEX’s financial results underscore its vital role in regional connectivity and economic activity, showing stable demand and successful revenue strategies early in the year.
