CENTURY Pacific Food Inc. on Monday reported an 11-percent increase in 2025 net income to P7.1 billion as strong branded segment performance offset weaker export sales.
The listed food manufacturer said consolidated revenues rose 10 percent year on year to P83.3 billion, supported mainly by its branded business, which grew 13 percent on higher volumes across its marine, meat, milk and emerging product lines.
“In our effort to balance short- and long-term growth, we made strategic decisions back in 2024 to invest in our brands while holding prices even up to 2025. Ultimately, this meant providing consumers with more accessible and nutritious food options, leading to double-digit volume growth in 2025,” said Chad Manapat, company CFO.
The company’s original equipment manufacturing export segment posted muted growth of 2 percent, weighed down by global trade uncertainty and commodity cycle pressures, although the business recovered in the fourth quarter with a double-digit expansion.
Tighter operating expenses helped offset a 100-basis-point decline in gross margin to 25.1 percent, with net margin improving to 8.5 percent. Century Pacific said that disciplined cost management helped protect earnings performance amid inflationary pressures and a more challenging operating environment.
The company also invested P4.1 billion in capital expenditures during the year, focusing on capacity expansion and renewable energy projects including solar and biomass initiatives.
Manapat said the company remained focused on maintaining supply stability and affordability amid persistent external risks.
“Growth, for us, is not just a financial metric. It means keeping accessible and nutritious food on the table for more Filipino families. It means keeping our operations running for the 33,166 jobs that depend on us. That responsibility anchors everything we do,” he said.
Manapat said that 2026 was expected to remain challenging due to continued cost pressures and geopolitical risks, including disruptions in the Middle East.
“Cost pressures are rising, hence cost discipline is critical. We are putting a tight leash on spending, optimizing across the board especially discretionary costs,” he said.
“Ultimately, we remain agile as we navigate these short-term headwinds while staying focused and committed to the long term, all underpinned by our mission of providing affordable nutrition to Filipino families.”
Century Pacific shares dropped P0.20, or 0.62 percent, to close at P32.00 each on Monday.
