Philippine Seven (SEVN PS): Growth intact, awaiting margin catch-up
From AB Capital's The Opening Bell: Three Moves
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Philippine Seven’s revenues grew 7% YoY to P95.1 billion and systemwide sales rose 6%, but net income declined 5% to P3.6 billion, with EBIT growth limited to +2%. Results were in line with AB Capital expectations.
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In 4Q25, revenues accelerated to +9% YoY, supported by 12% systemwide sales growth and a 9% increase in store count. However, earnings remained flat as higher interest expense and rollout costs compressed margins.
Catalyst
Operationally, the return to positive SSSG (+3.1%) is encouraging, but we view this more as a normalization rather than a full recovery.
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While early 2026 trends remain supportive, the sustainability of SSSG will depend on whether traffic gains can outpace cost pressures, particularly in a still-fragile consumer environment. Looking ahead, management remains committed to opening over 500 stores in 2026, targeting 5,000 stores by end-2026.
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