Kasapreko Profit Jumps 147% as Revenue Hits GH¢3.5bn
Kasapreko PLC has posted a 147% surge in profit after tax for 2025, driven by strong revenue growth, higher margins, and foreign exchange gains.
Kasapreko Profit Jumps 147% as Revenue Hits GH¢3.5bn
Indigenous beverage manufacturer Kasapreko PLC has delivered one of the strongest financial performances in its history, posting a remarkable surge in profitability for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company’s unaudited results, released to the Ghana Stock Exchange, paint the picture of a business operating at peak efficiency, supported by rising revenues, improved margins, and a favourable foreign exchange position.
Kasapreko’s profit after tax soared by an impressive 147 per cent to GH¢340.2 million, compared to GH¢137.7 million recorded in the previous year. The results highlight not just growth in sales, but also a sharp improvement in cost management and overall financial discipline.
Revenue Growth Drives Performance
At the heart of Kasapreko’s outstanding showing was a powerful expansion in revenue. The company’s top line climbed by 28.6 per cent to GH¢3.50 billion, up from GH¢2.72 billion in 2024. This growth reflects strong demand across its beverage portfolio, effective distribution strategies, and continued consumer loyalty in an increasingly competitive market.
More importantly, the revenue increase translated into a disproportionately higher rise in gross profit. Gross profit jumped by 51.8 per cent to GH¢1.12 billion, underscoring improvements in production efficiency and pricing power. The widening gap between revenue growth and gross profit growth suggests Kasapreko is extracting more value from every cedi of sales.
Foreign Exchange Gains Provide a Boost
In addition to operational strength, Kasapreko benefited from a notable non-operational windfall. The company recorded an unrealised exchange gain of GH¢30.9 million on its foreign-denominated loans. According to management, this gain resulted from the revaluation of those loans at the close of December 2025, reflecting currency movements during the year.
While such gains are typically one-off in nature, they nevertheless contributed meaningfully to the bottom line. Combined with the company’s strong core performance, this helped push profit before income tax to an extraordinary GH¢452.2 million—representing a 162 per cent increase from the GH¢172.6 million recorded in 2024.
Higher Profits, Higher Taxes
As profitability expanded, so too did Kasapreko’s tax contribution. Income tax expense rose sharply to GH¢112.0 million, up from GH¢34.9 million in the previous year. This increase reflects both the company’s higher earnings and the application of factory-specific tax rates—12.5 per cent for its Kumasi operations and 25 per cent for its Accra facility.
While higher taxes reduce net earnings, they also signal a business generating significant value and contributing meaningfully to government revenue, particularly at a time when domestic resource mobilisation remains a national priority.
Balance Sheet Strengthens
Kasapreko’s strong performance extended beyond the income statement to its balance sheet. Total assets expanded to nearly GH¢2.0 billion, reflecting continued investment in production capacity and infrastructure. Retained earnings more than doubled to GH¢636.4 million, strengthening the company’s capital base and enhancing its ability to fund future growth internally.
This financial resilience positions Kasapreko well to navigate market volatility, currency fluctuations, and competitive pressures within Ghana’s fast-moving consumer goods sector.
Reinvestment Signals Long-Term Ambition
The company did not simply accumulate profits; it actively reinvested in its business. During the year, Kasapreko committed GH¢212.9 million to property, plant, and equipment. This significant capital expenditure underscores management’s long-term vision and determination to secure a sustainable competitive edge.
Such investments are critical in the beverage industry, where scale, efficiency, and innovation often determine market leadership. By expanding and modernising its production base, Kasapreko is positioning itself to meet future demand while maintaining quality and cost control.
A Standout Year for an Indigenous Champion
Kasapreko’s 2025 results represent a milestone for the company and a broader success story for indigenous manufacturing in Ghana. The combination of strong sales growth, expanding margins, disciplined cost management, and strategic reinvestment reflects a business that has matured into a formidable player in the beverage market.
While external factors such as exchange rate movements played a role in boosting profits, the underlying performance suggests the company’s growth is fundamentally operational rather than accidental.
As Kasapreko looks ahead, the challenge will be sustaining this momentum in a dynamic economic environment. However, with a strengthened balance sheet, robust cash generation, and continued investment in capacity, the company appears well-equipped to build on its record-breaking year.
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