KUALA LUMPUR: Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd registered a 48.39% jump in bottomline in the first quarter ended Aug 31, 2025 (1QFY26), on the back of higher revenue and improved profit margins.
The dollar-store retailer said net profit rose to RM58.76mil in 1QFY26 from RM39.6mil in the year-ago quarter, while earnings per share climbed to 1.02 sen from 0.74 sen previously.
It reported quarterly revenue of RM684.33mil as compared to RM667.72mil in the previous corresponding quarter.
According to the company's announcement, gross profit improved to 31.8% from 25.4% during the quarter, driven by higher selling prices and a more favourable product mix.
The board of directors declared an interim dividend of 0.5 sen per share, to be paid on Nov 26, 2025.
CEO Jessica Ng said the company's expansion plans are progressing well, with a healthy pipeline of new openings planned for FY26.
"These additions will further expand our footprint as affordability and quality remain key priorities for consumers. We believe there is still a long runway of growth for our value retail concept as more Malaysians adopt conscious spending and seek dependable everyday essentials," she said.
Acknowledging some headwinds in consumer sentiment over the past few months, she said the company's focus is on optimising pricing, enhancing product mix, and refining promotions to ensure it stays relevant and competitive.
"At the same time, we are strengthening our brand through store improvements to elevate customer experience and drive higher footfall. These initiatives are aimed at reinforcing our position and long-term competitiveness in the value retail segment.”
