SADAFCO reports net profit of $209m for Q2 2025
SADAFCO recorded SR785.4 million ($209.3 million) in sales during Q2 2025, marking a growth of 8.75 percent compared to the same period last year. The net profit for the quarter stood at SR117.7 million, diluted by raw material cost increases and other inflationary pressures.
Commenting on the results, Patrick Stillhart, CEO of SADAFCO, said: 'Our second quarter showed steady revenue growth across our core categories and markets. We maintained our strong market shares — 57.4 percent in UHT milk, 53.6 percent in tomato paste, and 30.4 percent in ice cream — and achieved strong performance in export, out of home, and e-commerce channels.'
SADAFCO launched 16 new products during the quarter and continued investing in brand-building while managing costs effectively. Despite inflation and higher input costs, the company delivered a healthy net margin of 15 percent.
The H1 2025 revenue reached SR1.56 billion, an increase of 8.6 percent year on year. The net profit for the six-month period was SR243.8 million.
SADAFCO's financial position remains solid with shareholders' equity of SR1.773 billion and a cash balance of SR672.4 million.
Stillhart added: 'We remain focused on disciplined growth, strategic innovation, and long-term value creation. With a robust balance sheet and expanding product portfolio, SADAFCO is well-positioned to navigate market conditions and deliver sustainable results.'
Based in Jeddah, SADAFCO operates sales and distribution depots in 24 locations across the Kingdom, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait.
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