Egypt: Abu Qir Fertilizers generates 31% YoY lower profits in FY2024/25
The earnings generated were 31% year-on-year (YoY) lower than EGP 13.478 billion.
Abu Qir Fertilizers recorded sales of EGP 22.915 billion at the end of June 2025, an annual rise of 24% from EGP 18.527 billion.
Earnings per share (EPS) dropped by 31% to EGP 6.32 in FY 2024/2025 from EGP 9.14 a year earlier.
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