PZ Cussons Plc (PZC.L), a producer of consumer essential products, Wednesday reported a pre-tax profit in fiscal 2025, compared to a loss last year, despite weak revenues.
In fiscal 2025, profit before tax was 6.5 million pounds, compared to loss of 95.9 million pounds last year.
However, the company reported a loss attributable to owners of the parent of 5.8 million pounds, compared to a loss of 57 million pounds last year.
The company's loss per share reduced to 1.38 pence from a loss of 13.60 pence in the prior year.
Adjusted pre-tax profit declined 8.1 percent to 41.1 million pounds from 44.7 million pounds last year. Adjusted earnings per share were 7.32 pence, compared to 8 pence a year ago.
Revenue decreased to 513.8 million pounds from 527.9 million pounds for the same period last year. On a like-for-like basis, revenues grew 8 percent.
Further, the company said its board is proposing a final dividend of 2.10 pence per share in line with last year's payment, which will be paid on November 27 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on October 31.
Looking ahead, PZ Cussons said the trading in fiscal 2026 has been in line with the expectations, with Group LFL revenue growth to the end of September expected to be 10 percent driven by growth of 39 percent in Africa and 7 percent in APAC.
For the full year, the company projects adjusted operating profit of 48 million pounds to 53 million pounds, excluding the profit contribution from PZ Wilmar.
The company added that it is confident about the long-term growth with the strategic actions and operational improvements delivered through 2025.
On the London Stock Exchange, the shares were trading 10.24 percent higher at 73.09 pence.
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