BBFL posts Rs332m profit as revenue surges 74% in 1QFY26

October 30, 2025 (MLN):  Big Bird Foods Limited (PSX: BBFL) reported a profit after tax of Rs331.9m for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, representing a 24% increase from Rs268.5m in the corresponding period last year.

Earnings per share rose to Rs1.11 compared to Rs0.90 in SPLY, showing improved profitability on a per-share basis.

Net sales surged 74% year-on-year to Rs3.89bn from Rs2.23bn, demonstrating strong revenue momentum during the period. Cost of sales increased 77% to Rs3.07bn from Rs1.73bn.

Gross profit expanded 65% to Rs813.8m against Rs493.5m, with the gross margin declining modestly to 20.9% from 22.2% in the prior year, indicating relatively stable margins despite higher input costs.

Distribution and selling expenses increased 111% to Rs117.0m from Rs55.4m, while administrative expenses rose 75% to Rs73.2m from Rs41.9m.

Other expenses surged 86% to Rs38.7m from Rs20.8m. Total expenses climbed 94% to Rs228.9m from Rs118.1m last year.

Finance cost declined 22% to Rs87.3m from Rs111.4m in the previous year, providing some relief. Other income grew 40% to Rs24.2m from Rs17.3m in SPLY.

Profit from operations jumped 55% to Rs609.1m from Rs392.6m, while profit before tax surged 85% to Rs521.8m from Rs281.3m.

Taxation increased dramatically by 1,381% to Rs189.8m from Rs12.8m in the previous year, reflecting normalization of the tax charge.

The company concluded 1QFY26 with a profit after taxation of Rs331.9m, delivering a net profit margin of 8.5% compared to 12.1% in 1QFY25.

The profit growth was driven by a robust 74% increase in net sales and a 65% expansion in gross profit, which more than offset the 94% surge in total operating expenses and a substantially higher tax charge, alongside benefits from reduced finance costs and improved other income, marking solid operational momentum despite margin compression.

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