{
  "id": 16783236,
  "title": "Baladna delivers resilient nine-month performance with 18% gross profit growth, strong margin expansion and continued progress on strategic projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/baladna-delivers-resilient-nine-month-performance-with-18-gross",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-27T19:14:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/27/10/2026/baladna-delivers-resilient-nine-month-performance-with-18-gross-profit-growth-strong-margin-expansion-and-continued-progress-on-strategic-projects"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Baladna Q.P.S.C., Qatar's largest dairy and beverage company, reported resilient performance in its latest financial results for the nine months ending 30 September 2026. Despite regional geopolitical instability and global market fluctuations, Baladna maintained efficient production and reliable supply to consumers. The company's strategic inventory covering around six months of production requirements ensured uninterrupted operations.\n\nBaladna's revenue grew by 4% to QAR 977.8 million, while gross profit expanded by 18% to QAR 281.0 million, resulting in a 29% gross margin. Operating profit increased by 10%. The company's EBITDA remained stable, growing only 1% to QAR 559.9 million. Net profit also increased by 1% to QAR 383.7 million.\n\nKey highlights included an 18% rise in gross profit, strong margin expansion, and continued progress on strategic projects in Algeria and Syria. Baladna completed a rights issue of 535,996,240 new shares, raising its share capital by 25% to support growth. The company's operational resilience was bolstered by its strategic inventory, integrated farm-to-retail model, diversified sourcing, and strong supplier relationships. These factors allowed Baladna to maintain production and supply without resorting to costly emergency imports, even amidst regional instability and global disruptions.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Baladna Q.P.S.C., Qatar&rsquo;s largest dairy and beverage company, announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, delivering a resilient performance that reflects the strength of its core operations.</p> <p>Despite regional geopolitical developments and volatility in global markets, Baladna maintained uninterrupted local production and reliable…",
  "key_points": [
    "Baladna reported resilient nine-month performance ending 30 September 2026",
    "Gross profit grew 18% to QAR 281.0 million, margin expanded 29%",
    "Company completed QAR 535.9 million rights issue to support growth"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times Business",
        "title": "Baladna delivers resilient nine-month performance with 18% gross profit growth, strong margin expansion and continued progress on strategic projects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/baladna-delivers-resilient-nine-month-performance-with-18-gross-16791011",
        "published": "2026-10-27T19:20:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}