Champion Breweries Grows Nine-month Revenue to N51.4bn

Champion Breweries Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ending September 30, 2026, showcasing a strong operating performance despite a difficult consumer demand landscape and ongoing investments in strategic growth plans. The company's revenue surged by 140% to N51.4 billion, compared to N21.4 billion during the same period in 2025. This significant growth was primarily attributed to the consolidation of enJOYbev B.V.

While the brewery segment experienced a decrease in sales volumes, aligning with prevailing industry trends, disciplined pricing strategies and prudent product mix optimization helped safeguard its profitability. Operating profit increased by 48% to N6.3 billion, marking a 4.3 billion increase from the previous year. However, operating margin experienced a slight moderation as the group absorbed integration costs and invested in route-to-market expansion, brand building, and distribution efforts.

The company's profit after tax reached N2.18 billion, up from N2.05 billion in 2025. This rise is influenced by a tax credit of approximately N1.3 billion, resulting mainly from deferred tax recognition on temporary differences under IAS 12. This credit was partly offset by higher finance costs arising from acquisition funding and prevailing interest rates.

In response to the results, the Managing Director, Mr. Sampath Malolan, expressed optimism about the company's resilience during a period of softer consumer spending and volume pressure across the industry. He credited disciplined pricing, active portfolio management, and a steadfast commitment to operational excellence for delivering solid profitability while advancing the company's strategic growth initiatives.

Malolan also highlighted the successful integration of enJOYbev B.V., which has expanded the company's growth platform and brought it closer to its goal of building a diversified beverage group with multiple revenue drivers. The management team remains focused on operational efficiency, expanding the route-to-market, and creating sustainable shareholder value.