CA Sales Holdings (CAA) H2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved revenue of R12.81bn for FY2025, up 2.3% year-over-year, with headline earnings per share rising 17.1% to 143.72 cents.

• Net profit after tax increased 15.1% to R714.8m, and total dividend per share grew 17.4% to 28.69 cents.

• Expanded East African presence with a 35% stake in Tradco Services and continued platform growth in Southern Africa.

• Maintained strong operational execution, market share gains, and disciplined cost management, resulting in a 21.2% ROIC.

Financial highlights

• EBITDA rose 10.9% to R993.8m, and headline earnings increased 17.9% to R690.3m year-over-year.

• Free cash flow reached R456.4m, supported by robust operational cash generation and disciplined capex.

• Net asset value per share increased 14.9% to 767.98 cents.

• Net debt/EBITDA improved to (0.6), reflecting a strong balance sheet.

Outlook and guidance

• Focus on deepening Southern African platform, expanding East African operations, and leveraging digital and data capabilities.

• Anticipates steady long-term demand growth in African consumer markets and continued outsourcing by global brands.

• Ongoing investment in infrastructure, operational efficiency, and disciplined regional expansion.