METRO Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) has announced a solid financial performance for the third quarter of 2025, demonstrating resilience and strategic growth despite facing some market challenges.
Strong Financial Performance in Q3 2025
The company reported that its net sales for the third quarter increased by 3.7 percent to P9.91 billion. This positive result contributed to a nine-month revenue total of P28.70 billion, which represents a 4.1 percent growth compared to the same period last year. This upward trend highlights the company's steady market presence.
Segment Growth and Operational Highlights
A breakdown of the performance shows that the food retail segment was a key driver, growing by 4.6 percent. The general merchandise division also saw growth, rising by 2.8 percent. However, same-store sales experienced a slight dip of 0.9 percent, which the company attributed to operational disruptions caused by recent typhoons.
On profitability, MRSGI achieved a blended gross margin of 21.7 percent, indicating improved cost management or product mix. More impressively, the company's Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) saw a significant leap, jumping 18.5 percent to P1.53 billion.
Net Income and Strategic Expansion
Despite increased operational costs, MRSGI's net income for the period still managed to climb, inching up by 4.2 percent to P213.3 million. The rise in personnel costs and depreciation expenses is directly linked to the company's active store expansion program. As part of this growth strategy, MRSGI opened new retail sites in Negros Oriental and Cebu.
Looking forward, the retail group expressed strong confidence, stating it is well-positioned to capture the anticipated increase in consumer spending during the upcoming holiday season. This strategic expansion and cost management appear to be laying a solid foundation for future earnings.
