POUL stock shows strong profit growth on latest annual figures
Published on 09/01/2026 at 18:54 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSPOUL stock, tied to the Egyptian issuer with ISIN EGS02051C018, is backed by significantly improved fundamentals, with fiscal year 2025 showing a sharp jump in profitability compared with prior years. As of September 1, 2026, investors are looking at how these stronger earnings and margins translate into the current market valuation and the stock’s risk profile.
Profitability jumps in fiscal year 2025
According to data compiled by Backpack Exchange’s income statement overview for the ESE listing, POUL reported revenue of around USD 1.10 billion in fiscal year 2025, up from USD 919.13 million in fiscal year 2024. That represents revenue growth of 19.2 percent year on year, a clear acceleration from the 7.4 percent increase recorded in fiscal year 2024.
The same overview shows that gross profit rose to USD 461.08 million in fiscal year 2025, compared with USD 388.57 million a year earlier. This implies gross profit growth of 18.7 percent, while the gross margin remained robust at 42.1 percent in 2025 versus 42.3 percent in 2024, indicating that POUL managed to scale the business without materially sacrificing pricing power or cost discipline.
Operating income also increased noticeably. Backpack Exchange data indicates that POUL’s operating income climbed to USD 173.13 million in fiscal year 2025, up from USD 147.56 million in fiscal year 2024. That corresponds to an operating margin of 15.8 percent in 2025 compared with 16.1 percent in the prior year, a slight margin normalization but still clearly above the 14.1 percent operating margin reported for fiscal year 2023. For investors, this trajectory shows a company that has expanded profits rapidly while keeping operating efficiency at a relatively high level.
Net income and EPS surge on latest annual figures
The most striking development in POUL’s latest reported figures is at the bottom line. Backpack Exchange’s consolidated annual data for the ESE symbol show that net income jumped to USD 299.22 million in fiscal year 2025, compared with USD 101.88 million in fiscal year 2024. This means net income almost tripled year on year, and the net margin expanded from 11.1 percent in 2024 to 27.3 percent in 2025.
Earnings per share moved in the same direction. On a diluted basis, EPS rose to USD 11.55 in fiscal year 2025, up from USD 3.94 in fiscal year 2024 and USD 3.58 in fiscal year 2023. In other words, diluted EPS in 2025 was nearly three times higher than in 2024, underscoring how strongly POUL’s profitability improved at the shareholder level over the latest fiscal year.
Backpack Exchange also reports that EBITDA increased from USD 198.35 million in fiscal year 2024 to USD 245.38 million in fiscal year 2025. That represents EBITDA growth of 23.7 percent and an uplift in the EBITDA margin from 21.6 percent to 22.4 percent. For investors, the combination of higher EBITDA and a wider margin suggests that the company’s core operations benefited from operating leverage and possibly improved mix or efficiency gains.
Key figures behind the POUL stock story
Investors can contextualize POUL stock by comparing the latest revenue, margin and net income trends with prior years and by tracking upcoming corporate disclosures.
Business profile and product focus
POUL is associated with the Cairo Poultry Group, a major player in Egypt’s poultry and food sector, which operates across farming, feed production and processing activities for domestic and regional markets. The group’s vertically integrated model allows it to manage key stages of the value chain, from breeding and feeding to production and distribution, which can support margin stability when input costs or demand patterns fluctuate.
A representative consumer product in this context is packaged poultry sold through Egyptian retail channels under the Cairo Poultry brand umbrella. These offerings are positioned to serve households seeking consistent quality and food safety standards, and they contribute meaningfully to the group’s revenue base as indicated by the strong top line performance in fiscal year 2025. For investors, such staple food products can provide a degree of resilience, especially in markets where poultry is a core protein source.
POUL stock and market positioning
As of September 1, 2026, POUL stock is traded on its home market in Egypt and reflects the company’s improved financial profile from the most recently reported fiscal year 2025. The latest annual numbers show revenue of approximately USD 1.10 billion and net income of USD 299.22 million, with a net margin of 27.3 percent, which is markedly higher than the 11.1 percent margin in fiscal year 2024. This quantified improvement provides a clear backdrop for assessing valuation multiples and risk-reward considerations.
While detailed intraday price data and market capitalization figures for POUL as of September 1, 2026 are determined by local trading platforms, the earnings trajectory from fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2025 suggests that the stock is now supported by a stronger earnings base and healthier cash generation. For retail investors, the central question is how sustainably POUL can maintain or extend its current margin profile while navigating feed costs, currency dynamics and domestic demand trends in the Egyptian market.
POUL stock identity and key data
- Company: Cairo Poultry Group
- ISIN: EGS02051C018
- Ticker: POUL
- Trading venue: Egyptian Exchange
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Packaged Foods and Meats
- Index membership: Local Egyptian equity indices
