The East African Breweries PLC (EABL) posted a revenue of Ksh12.198 billion for the yr ended June 30, 2025, as new guidelines on alcohol sale and commercial loom.
In the audited outcomes, the EABL Board of Directors mentioned the online income grew by 49% to Ksh128.8 billion, whereas quantity grew 2% as each beer and spirits registered progress throughout markets.
The revenue earlier than tax stood at Ksh19.312 billion, and the earnings tax expense was Ksh7.114 billion.
Profit after tax grew 12% to Ksh2.2 billion, pushed by topline progress, overseas trade good points and decrease finance prices realized by the discount of each debt and rates of interest. These offset the influence of one-off prices in the course of the yr.
“EABL delivered a robust set of outcomes marked by topline progress and double-digit revenue enlargement. All our markets recorded progress, fortifying our enterprise place throughout the area,” mentioned EABL Group Managing Director and CEO.
Cash and money equivalents of Ksh12.7 billion elevated by Ksh1.9 billion, pushed by income progress and decrease price of debt
Total debt, together with overdraft, lowered by Ksh8.3 billion, contributing to decrease finance prices.
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EABL Dividend
The Board of Directors has advisable a closing dividend of Ksh5.50 per share, topic to withholding tax.
This dividend is scheduled for fee on or about October 28, 2025, to shareholders who’re duly registered on the shut of enterprise on September 16, 2025.
If accepted, the full dividend for the yr will quantity to Ksh8.00 per share, up from Ksh7.00 in 2024.
“The EABL Board has declared a closing dividend of Ksh5.50 per share, bringing the full dividend to Ksh8.00 per share, 14.3% above final yr,” mentioned Martin Oduor, the Group Chairman.
Operating Environment
EABL mentioned the macroeconomic atmosphere throughout the area remained steady, with regular financial progress recorded.
In Kenya, rates of interest declined whereas the Kenyan Shilling appreciated towards main currencies, reversing the depreciation skilled within the prior yr.
In Tanzania, rates of interest remained steady whereas the foreign money depreciated towards main currencies.
Uganda remained largely steady as effectively.
EABL said that the enterprise continued to navigate exterior pressures, together with the proliferation of illicit alcohol, sustained enter price inflation and declining shopper spending pushed by lowered disposable earnings.
The Board identified that these elements underscore the necessity for stronger regulatory enforcement and collaborative motion to safeguard customers and legit gamers inside the sector.
“Despite these challenges, EABL delivered a stable efficiency, anchored on sturdy technique execution. Revenue grew 4% to Ksh128.8 billion and revenue after tax grew 12% to Ksh12.2 billion,” Oduor added.
Karuku thanked the Board, shareholders, customers, prospects, suppliers and different companions for his or her unwavering help and dedication all year long.
NACADA Proposed Alcohol Rules
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has a proposal to lift Kenya’s authorized ingesting age from 18 to 21.
NACADE described the choice as a scientifically backed and life-saving transfer geared toward defending younger folks with proof from nations just like the United States (US).
The Authority has additionally made suggestions on the restriction of alcohol promoting, on-line gross sales, dwelling deliveries, and superstar endorsements.
