Today: We have the latest financial results from Edita and Valu. Let's dive in

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Edita Food Industries (EFID) reported a net profit of EGP 2.44 billion for 2025, up 72.6% year-on-year, according to its latest earnings release. This performance was driven by enhanced operating leverage, disciplined pricing, and a strategic shift toward higher-value products, management noted.

Revenue drivers:

Total revenue for FY 2025 reached EGP 20.92 billion, representing a 29.5% increase from the prior year. Growth was underpinned by a 31.3% increase in the average price per pack to EGP 5.52 and a 19.3% rise in total tonnage sold, as the company successfully navigated price-point migration and volume recovery.

Export performance:

Net export sales reached EGP 1.96 billion in FY 2025, a 25% increase year-on-year, accounting for 9.5% of total revenue. In 4Q 2025 alone, exports grew 45.3% to EGP 649 million, representing 10.6% of quarterly sales. Edita Morocco supported regional expansion by generating EGP 571.9 million in annual revenue, up 20.3% year-on-year, following improvements in distribution and route-to-market execution.

4Q 2025 snapshot:

In 4Q 2025, net profit reached EGP 859.4 million, surging 178.6% year-on-year, supported by significant margin expansion and stronger cost absorption. Revenue for the quarter rose 45.4% to EGP 6.17 billion compared with 4Q 2024. Growth was broad-based across core segments, with Cakes contributing EGP 3.18 billion (+44.4% YoY), Bakery adding EGP 1.86 billion (+57.9% YoY), and Wafers bringing in EGP 505.1 million (+15.4% YoY).

Strategic expansions and outlook:

Edita continued to bolster its production capacity and regional footprint throughout the year. In October 2025, the company signed an agreement to acquire four production lines for EGP 320 million, a move expected to increase total production capacity by approximately 15% across core segments. Additionally, the company finalized a capital increase for its Iraqi subsidiary and expanded its ownership of the HoHos, Twinkies, and Tiger Tail brands to over 45 additional countries across Africa. Management remains confident in the outlook, citing improving consumption trends and a focus on operational efficiency through initiatives like the electrification of its distribution fleet.

In other news from the company: 

The company’s board proposed distributing a portion of the company’s annual profits to shareholders totaling EGP 1.2 billion in the form of a cash dividend valued at EGP 0.86 per share.

Additionally, the board proposed distributing EGP 138.9 million in the form of bonus shares, noting that the issuance of these shares is contingent upon the General Assembly's approval.

Stock performance:

The company’s share value is up 3.3% since the beginning of 2026, bringing its gains over the past 12 months to 104.4%.

Fintech company U Consumer Finance “Valu” (VALU) reported a net income of EGP 764 million for FY25, up 81% year-on-year, according to its latest earnings release. This performance, marking the company's first full-year results since listing, underscores “its ability to drive sustainable growth” with a net profit margin of 14.1%, up from 13.8% in the prior year, management noted.

Revenue and GMV climb in FY25:

 Total gross revenue reached EGP 5.6 billion, marking a 71% increase compared with the same period last year. This growth was accompanied by a 48% increase in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), which reached EGP 24.5 billion. Growth was primarily led by interest-related income, which surged 78% to EGP 3.8 billion.

Details for the fourth quarter:

For the fourth quarter of 2025, total gross revenue rose to EGP 1.59 billion, up 44% year-on-year from EGP 1.10 billion in 4Q24. GMV for the quarter reached EGP 7.19 billion, a 30% increase over the same period last year. Net income for the quarter reached EGP 223 million, up 14% versus 4Q24.

Remember, the company is expanding regionally:

Back in January,  Valu secured final approval from the Central Bank of Jordan to officially launch its specialized financing services, with operations expected to start in Q1 2026. The company appointed former Jordanian Investment Minister Mothanna Gharaibeh as chairman and Mohamed Al-Youssef as CEO of ValU Jordan, marking the start of its full entry into the market. Jordan represents a key growth opportunity for ValU, given the rising demand for flexible financial solutions and a rapidly evolving digital payments ecosystem.

Stock performance:

The company’s share price has grown 11.8% since the beginning of the year, bringing its overall gains since it started trading on the EGX last year to 18.36%.

Today:

Wadi Kom Ombo Land Reclamation - dividend distribution date for EGP 8 per share. The record date was the 25th of December.

19th of March:

Obour Land for Food Industries - dividend record date for EGP 0.875 per share. The distribution date is set for the 26th of March.