20 Aug 2025
Aboitiz Foods delivers amid market shifts
Improved performance in Aboitiz Foods' poultry and livestock segments helped Aboitiz Equity Ventures offset early-year challenges.
Philippine food and agribusiness company Aboitiz Foods delivered stronger margins and improved operations across its poultry and livestock segment in H1 2025.
The food and beverage segment grew its bottom line by 31% to USD 63.07 million, with all divisions reporting gains. Subsidiaries in this space include Aboitiz Foods Holdings Inc, Aboitiz Foods Pte Ltd and Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines Inc.
Poultry, livestock and feed operations were key contributors, reflecting strong execution and strategic focus.
Stock market insights provider GuruFocus noted:
- Positive point: The regional agribusiness unit of Aboitiz Foods saw a 32% increase in EBITDA, driven by strong performance in the livestock feed segment across key markets.
- Negative point 1: The trading division of Aboitiz Foods faced a challenging quarter with a 33% decline in revenue due to a 28% drop in volume amid softer customer demand.
- Negative point 2: The meats division of Aboitiz Foods continued to operate at a loss, although losses were significantly reduced compared to the previous year.
Helping to rebound
The stronger margins of Aboitiz Foods helped drive parent company Aboitiz Equity Ventures’ (AEV) Q2 2025 rebound, reinforcing its ability to navigate shifting market conditions. Despite early challenges, the foods business showed resilience and agility, contributing to AEV’s broader recovery in Q2.
AEV remains focused on leveraging its portfolio to drive inclusive growth and support the country’s economy. “Our businesses are well-positioned to capture opportunities and sustain growth,” said Sabin Aboitiz, AEV President and CEO.
“We remain committed to managing our businesses with discipline, resilience, and innovation — not only to deliver value to our shareholders, but also to help drive the Philippine economy forward.”
AEV will continue leveraging the synergies of its portfolio to drive inclusive growth, aligning its strategies with its mission to uplift lives and advance business and communities across the Philippines.
“While we faced headwinds early in the year, our businesses are well-positioned to capture opportunities and sustain growth. The discipline, innovation, and resilience of our teams across the group are what enable us to deliver real impact — for our stakeholders and the country,” the group stated.
