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Burjeel Holdings reports 129% surge in Q2 profit
6 Aug 2025 20:41
A. SREENIVASA REDDY (ABU DHABI) Burjeel Holdings recorded a sharp 128.9% year-on-year surge in second-quarter net profit to Dh148 million, driven by strong revenue growth, improved patient yield, and operational efficiencies across its expanding healthcare in Q2 2025 rose 18.7% to Dh1.4 billion, while EBITDA jumped 59.4% to Dh306 million, reflecting stronger margins and the benefits of asset optimisation. The quarterly performance significantly boosted the group's first-half results, with net profit for H1 reaching Dh187 million — up 10.6% from Dh169 million in the same period last revenue rose 12.2% to Dh2.68 billion, supported by sustained demand for complex care services and expansion across key specialties. EBITDA for H1 stood at Dh487 million, marking a 14.2% increase over the prior robust performance was underpinned by a 12% increase in patient footfall in Q2. Across the first half, total patient visits rose to 3.4 million, with outpatient numbers up 8.6% to 3.28 million and inpatient footfall climbing 14.6% to 88,000. The Group also performed nearly 23,000 surgeries in Q2, representing an 18.7% annual increase, while bed occupancy improved to 69% from 65% in the year-ago quarter.'The second quarter delivered exceptionally strong results, with 19% revenue growth driven by a 12% increase in patient footfall and improved yield. EBITDA rose by 59%, accompanied by a margin uplift to 22%,' said CEO John Sunil.'These results reflect tangible progress in key operational areas such as physician manpower optimisation, formulary management, and cost control, while our strategic focus on super-specialty care is beginning to yield measurable benefits, enhancing both revenue and profitability,' he added.
Sunil said the Group's oncology platform is now the UAE's largest private network and highlighted the growth in services related to transplants, fertility, mental health, and diagnostics. He reaffirmed Burjeel's focus on converting recent investments into sustained expansion and margin improvement.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
