NAIROBI, Kenya, July 31 – East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has reported a 12 percent rise in profit after tax to Sh12.2 billion for the year ended June 30, 2025.
The figures were sustained by a combination of revenue expansion, reduced finance costs, and favourable foreign exchange gains.
Net sales increased by 4 percent to Sh128.8 billion, with both beer and spirits delivering volume growth across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
“Our strong set of results, marked by double-digit profit expansion, reflects the robustness of our strategy and the dedication of our people,” said its Chairman Martin Otieno.
“We remained focused on long-term value creation while navigating inflation, shrinking disposable income, and illicit alcohol challenges.”
According to the audited financials, finance costs dropped significantly to Sh5.9 billion from Sh8.1 billion in the previous year, following an Sh8.3 billion reduction in debt and the benefits of lower interest rates.
This helped offset a 17 percent increase in operating costs, which rose to Sh29.2 billion.
CEO Jane Karuku credited the profit growth to consistent execution and innovation.
“We continue to invest in our brands and broaden our portfolio to stay relevant with today’s consumers. Our strong portfolio, coupled with brilliant commercial execution, enabled us to deliver these results despite a tough environment.”
The brewer’s cash and cash equivalents rose to Sh12.7 billion, while basic earnings per share improved from Sh10.30 to Sh11.97.
In line with the strong performance, the Board has recommended a final dividend of Sh5.50 per share, pushing the total dividend for the year to Sh8, a 14 percent increase from last year.
