• Revenue climbed 4 percent to P168 billion on volume growth
• Branded Consumer Foods sales rose 5 percent to P115 billion
• Agro-industrial and commodities revenue increased 2 percent to P53 billion
• Dividend raised 5 percent to P2.10 per share
• Cash payout scheduled for May 7, 2026
The Gokongwei family-led Universal Robina Corp. grew revenue in 2025 as stronger product volumes across its consumer food businesses offset softer conditions in parts of its commodities operations.
The company reported full-year sales of P168 billion, up 4 percent from a year earlier, reflecting broad-based volume growth across its divisions and improved execution in both domestic and international markets.
Management’s view
“Temporary commodity headwinds, particularly prolonged abnormally high coffee input costs, company president and CEO Irwin Lee said.
“As coffee normalizes, we expect today’s volume momentum to translate into share gains, margin recovery, and strong through- cycle returns for our stakeholders,” he added.
Dividends
The company also increased shareholder returns.
URC’s board approved a cash dividend of P2.10 per share for shareholders on record as of April 10, 2026. The dividend will be paid on May 7, 2026 and is 5 percent higher than the previous year.
Growth drivers
Branded Consumer Foods remained the main growth driver, generating P115 billion in revenue, up 5 percent year on year.
The Philippines segment posted sales of P79 billion, rising 5 percent on sustained category demand, improved in-store execution and disciplined pricing.
International operations recorded P36 billion in revenue, up 4 percent. URC said scale and conversion efficiencies across key markets helped cushion softer demand linked to geopolitical tensions in Indochina.
Agro-industrial and commodities revenue reached P53 billion, up 2 percent from the previous year.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
