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Astral Foods Limited H2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2025 earnings summary18 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Revenue increased 10.4% year-on-year to R22.6 billion, with profits up 16.4% to R876 million and headline earnings per share up 14.2% to 2,193 cents.
Cash generated from operations reached R1,677 million, with year-end cash exceeding R1 billion and a final dividend of 880 cents per share at 2x cover.
The year saw a significant turnaround in the second half, with broiler margins recovering from -1.1% to 3.9% and production efficiencies at all-time highs.
Project 3R (Re-set, Re-start, Re-focus) and industry consolidation drove operational improvements and volume growth.
Insurance recoveries in the prior year affected profit comparability; 2025 earnings quality improved as these were non-recurring.
Financial highlights
Operating profit margin held steady at 5.5%, with improved earnings quality and a stronger balance sheet.
Net finance costs dropped from ZAR 138 million to ZAR 55 million.
Profit before tax rose 18% to ZAR 1.2 billion; profit from continuing operations up 16.4% to ZAR 876 million.
Headline earnings per share increased 14.2% to 2,193 cents; earnings per share up 16.2% to 2,276 cents.
Capital expenditure normalized at R336 million, with net cash at year-end of R1,013 million.
Outlook and guidance
Favorable maize and soybean prices expected to continue, supporting input costs and margins.
Bird flu remains the top risk, with slow vaccination progress and ongoing outbreaks; recent permits allow vaccination of up to 30% of breeding stock.
Economic growth outlook remains subdued, with high unemployment and pressure on consumer disposable income.
Expiry of AGOA and new US tariffs expected to negatively impact the sector.
The company will continue to focus on cost leadership, efficiency, and strategic capital investment.
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Astral Foods Limited is the largest integrated poultry producer in South Africa, specializing in a wide array of activities within the poultry industry. Its core operations include the manufacturing of animal feeds, broiler genetics, the production and sale of day-old chicks and hatching eggs, breeder and broiler production, abattoir and further processing operations, and the sales and distribution of various key poultry brands. Astral Foods markets and distributes its products under well-known brands such as Festive, Goldi, and SupaStar into the wholesale and retail sectors, as well as supplying products to the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, notable clients including Spur, Hungry Lion, KFC, Nando's, and the Famous Brands Group. Geographically, Astral Foods' operations are primarily concentrated in South Africa, with a minor portion of its activities extending into the broader African continent. The company is headquartered in Centurion, South Africa, and its shares are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
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