Fourth Milling Firm Experiences Q2 2025 Outcomes with 2.7% Web Revenue Progress and Resilient Half-12 months Efficiency

Fourth Milling Firm (“MC4” or the “Firm”), a number one producer of flour and its derivatives within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has introduced its monetary outcomes for the three-month and six-month intervals ended 30 June 2025.

Q2-2025 Efficiency

MC4 delivered a gentle efficiency in Q2 2025, with internet income rising by 2.8% year-on-year to SAR 140.6 million, in comparison with SAR 136.8 million in Q2 2024. The expansion was primarily pushed by a 6.2% improve in flour gross sales, supported by sturdy demand throughout a number of product classes. This was partially offset by a 3.4% decline within the feed and bran section, largely because of seasonal changes and strategic product prioritization.

Gross revenue elevated by 9.1% year-on-year to SAR 62.4 million, supported by improved margins from product combine optimization and operational efficiencies. Web revenue after Zakat and tax grew by 2.7% to SAR 34.1 million, up from ASAR 33.1 million in the identical interval final 12 months. Earnings per share stood at SAR 0.06 for the quarter. Profitability was underpinned by gross margin enlargement of two.6% (SAR 5.2 million), an extra SAR 0.72 million in revenue from Shariah compliant funding deposits and SAR 0.9 million uplift in revenue. These positive aspects had been partially offset by a SAR 3.3 million improve in promoting and distribution bills and an SAR1.6 million rise usually and administrative prices.

Quarter-on-quarter, internet revenue decreased by 35.4%, primarily because of decrease income pushed by seasonal elements. The previous quarter (Q1 2025) included the month of Ramadan, which usually drives elevated flour consumption.

H1 2025 Efficiency

For the six-month interval ending 30 June 2025, MC4 reported income of SAR 310.7 million, a rise of two.8% from SAR 302.4 million in H1 2024. The rise was led by sturdy flour gross sales throughout each a number of channels. Web revenue for H1 2025 reached SAR 86.7 million, marking a 6% year-on-year improve.

This was supported by a SAR 8.3 million improve in income, SAR 2.9 million discount in deferred tax liabilities, and SAR 2.0 million improve in revenue from Shariah-compliant deposits. These optimistic drivers had been partially offset by a SAR 7.7 million improve in different working bills.

Khalid Al Maktary, CEO of Fourth Milling Firm, mentioned: “Our Q2 and half-year outcomes replicate the energy of our core flour enterprise and our ongoing concentrate on operational effectivity. Regardless of seasonal headwinds, we maintained strong profitability whereas persevering with to optimize our product combine and strengthen our retail management. Our FOOM model stays the market chief within the shopper pack flour section, and we’re investing additional to reinforce our aggressive edge.

We additionally proceed to execute on the manufacturing capability enlargement accredited earlier this 12 months, whereas laying the groundwork for world market entry following the GFSA export authorization. These initiatives not solely broaden our progress horizon but in addition reinforce our dedication to operational excellence and buyer belief.”

Outlook

MC4 expects progress momentum to proceed within the second half of 2025, supported by its resilient enterprise mannequin, sturdy buyer base, and enlargement plans. The Firm is at present executing its SAR 265 million funding in Al-Kharj, which can improve flour manufacturing capability by 750 tons per day and set up a 240-ton-per-day feed mill. This challenge helps MC4’s strategic objectives of increasing capability, enhancing product availability, and getting into world markets following the Basic Meals Safety Authority’s export authorization.