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    Dreamfolks Servi

    DREAMFOLKS
    Services·9 Feb 2026
    Management Summary

    Dreamfolks Services reported a challenging Q3 FY26 with revenue declining to INR 53.4 crores and Adjusted EBITDA turning negative INR 7.6 crores, primarily due to the recalibration of its domestic lounge business. Despite near-term headwinds, the company highlighted strategic acquisitions of Ten11 Hospitality and Easy To Travel, along with the launch of DreamFolks Club 2.0, as pivotal steps towards long-term growth and diversification. Management expressed confidence in future growth from railway lounges and global expansion, projecting significant revenue potential and positive cash flow within 2-3 quarters.

    Highlights

    5

    • Global lounge transaction volumes increased by approximately 80% quarter-on-quarter and nearly 200% year-on-year.

    • Net Worth as of December 31, 2025, stood at a healthy INR 326 crores, up 14.5% compared to the same time last year.

    • Cash in hand was INR 129 crores, providing significant financial flexibility for strategic initiatives.

    • Railway lounge business potential is projected at INR 500 crores in the next 5 years with an EBITDA margin of 9-10%.

    • Global business opportunity is projected at INR 500-550 crores in the next 2 years with an EBITDA margin of 9-10%.

    Concerns

    4

    • Revenue for Q3 FY26 was INR 53.4 crores, a significant decline of -84.29% YoY from INR 340 crores in Q3 FY25.

    • Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 FY26 was negative INR 7.6 crores, compared to INR 25.8 crores in Q3 FY25, primarily due to domestic lounge business recalibration.

    • PAT for Q3 FY26 was negative INR 7.9 crores, a decline of -146.15% YoY from INR 16.9 crores profit in Q3 FY25.

    • 9 Months FY26 Revenue was INR 608 crores, down -37.83% YoY from INR 978 crores in 9M FY25.

    What Changed2

    vs Q4 FY26

    Guidance items2 → 8 (+6)Risks discussed4 → 3 (-1)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    11

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    2
    • Net Worth (Dec 31, 2025)
      ₹326 Cr
      YoY+14.5%
    • Cash in Hand (Dec 31, 2025)
      ₹129 Cr

    Q3 FY26

    5
    • Revenue
      ₹53.4 Cr
      YoY-84.3%
    • Gross Profit
      ₹4.6 Cr
    • Gross Margin
      8.6%
    • Adjusted EBITDA
      ₹-7.6 Cr
      YoY-129.4%
    • PAT
      ₹-7.9 Cr
      YoY-146.2%

    9M FY26

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹608 Cr
      YoY-37.8%
    • Gross Profit
      ₹80.4 Cr
    • Adjusted EBITDA
      ₹38.4 Cr
      YoY-50.1%
    • PAT
      ₹24.6 Cr
      YoY-50.9%

    Segment breakdown

    Global Lounge Business
    68% Contribution to Revenue (Q3 FY26)
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    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    M&A

    Ten11 Hospitality

    acquisition · integrated

    M&A

    Easy To Travel (ETT)

    acquisition · integrated

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹129 crores

    Providing significant financial flexibility to execute strategic initiatives.

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Railway Lounge Business Potential
    INR 500 crores
    		Medium
    Revenue
    DreamFolks Club Revenue
    INR 100 crores
    		Medium
    Margin
    Railway Lounge EBITDA Margin
    9-10%
    		Medium
    Cash Flow
    Cash Burn Cessation
    Stop
    		High
    Cash Flow
    Cash Positive Status
    Cash Positive
    		High
    Profitability
    Railway Lounge ROE
    15-18%
    		Medium

    Cash Flow Status

    2-3 quarters
    CurrentCash burn, negative EBITDA
    TargetCash positive

    Why it matters

    Achieving cash flow positivity is essential for financial stability and funding growth initiatives without external capital.

    in a couple of quarters, yes, the cash burn will stop, and we will actually be positive -- cash positive in 2 to 3 quarters.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Recalibration of domestic lounge business

    The ongoing recalibration of the domestic lounge business primarily impacted Q3 FY26 Adjusted EBITDA and PAT, leading to negative figures. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Temporary decline in top line

    Profitability was impacted due to a temporary decline in top line, though the company asserts its balance sheet remains strong. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Near-term headwinds

    Despite near-term challenges, management expressed confidence in the company's ability to adapt and convert challenges into long-term opportunities. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    6

    “If I really understood clearly that in 2 to 3 years' time, putting global and the slow growth of railways will be somewhere we will be top line about INR500 crores with a 9% to 10% EBITDA that is about INR45 crores to INR50 crores. Is that the right thing that I understood correctly? ... 4 to 5 years, yes.”

    Analyst attempted to consolidate management's individual guidance for railway and global segments, and management corrected the timeline for this combined projection, indicating a longer horizon for the combined INR 500 crore target.

    asked by Muralidhara Reddy

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strategic Acquisitions for Ecosystem Expansion

    Dreamfolks completed two significant acquisitions: Ten11 Hospitality and Easy To Travel (ETT). Ten11 provides direct ownership and operational control of premium railway lounge infrastructure, with Chennai already operational and Mumbai commencing operations. ETT is aimed at accelerating international expansion, adding a global footprint and technology-led distribution platform to build a seamless mobility ecosystem.

    02

    Railway Lounge Business as a New Growth Vertical

    The company is strategically expanding into the Indian Railways ecosystem, aligning with the government's Amrit Bharat Scheme for station redevelopment and a significant capex outlay of 2.78 lakh crore rupees. Management projects a business potential of INR 500 crores in the railway segment over the next 5 years, with an expected EBITDA margin of 9-10%. Each new railway lounge is estimated to require INR 1-2 crores in capex and yield an ROE of 15-18%.

    03

    Global Business Driving Transaction Volumes

    Dreamfolks reported a substantial increase in global lounge transaction volumes, up approximately 80% quarter-on-quarter and 200% year-on-year. The global business contributed 68% to the current quarter's revenue. Management anticipates this segment to generate INR 500-550 crores in revenue over the next 2 years, maintaining an EBITDA margin of 9-10%, with a strategic focus on the Middle East and Southeast Asia markets.

    04

    DreamFolks Club 2.0 and Lifestyle Offerings

    The company launched DreamFolks Club 2.0, evolving its B2C offering into a comprehensive lifestyle access platform that includes global lounge access, private social clubs, golf, and wellness. These lifestyle offerings are gaining client traction and have gone live with major banking and enterprise clients, with a projected revenue potential of INR 100 crores in the next 2-3 years.

    05

    Q3 FY26 Financial Performance and Outlook

    Dreamfolks reported Q3 FY26 revenue of INR 53.4 crores, a significant decline from INR 340 crores in Q3 FY25, primarily due to the ongoing recalibration of its domestic lounge business. The quarter saw a negative Adjusted EBITDA of INR 7.6 crores and a net loss of INR 7.9 crores. Despite these near-term headwinds, the company maintains a strong balance sheet with INR 129 crores cash in hand and a net worth of INR 326 crores, and expects to stop cash burn and become cash positive within 2-3 quarters.

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