Rainbow Chicken earnings skyrocket over 200%

JSE-listed Rainbow Chicken Limited has reported strong results for the year ended 29 June 2025, with earnings boosted by improved operational performance, lower input costs, reduced load shedding, and avian influenza-related expenses.

Earnings per share grew 216.3% to 64.04 cents, and headline earnings per share (Heps) climbed 223.6% to 65.57 cents. Revenue rose 9% to R15.8 billion, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased 66.2% to R1.059 billion.

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The group said the turnaround strategy is well advanced and supported by enhanced feed quality, refined agricultural performance, and disciplined cost management. An optimised sales channel strategy, product mix improvements and higher volumes drove revenue growth. The animal feed division also delivered strong margin expansion.

Total assets increased 19.4% to R8.54 billion, with liabilities up 25% to R3.90 billion. The stronger financial position was further supported by lower finance costs following recapitalisation before the unbundling from RCL Foods.

In recognition of the performance, the board declared Rainbow’s first dividend since listing on the JSE in June 2024. A gross cash dividend of 20 cents per share has been approved, with payment set for 29 September 2025.

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