EABL’s 49% Profit Surge: Growth, Debt & the Road Ahead.

EABL has delivered a strong set of results, with profit after tax rising 49% to KES 18.8 billion, supported by volume growth, stronger efficiencies, lower financing costs and performance across its East African markets. On this episode of The Trading Bell, EABL Group CFO Justin Moller breaks down what is behind the numbers and what comes next for the business. The conversation explores: What drove EABL’s 49% increase in profit after tax How volume growth, efficiency and cost discipline expanded margins EABL’s debt reduction and stronger balance sheet The changing consumer: value hunting, premiumisation and demand for variety The scale of illicit alcohol and its impact on businesses, consumers and government revenue How EABL is diversifying growth across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania EABL generated KES 42 billion in operating cash, paid down debt and continued investing in its manufacturing assets and brands. With Kenya accounting for about 60% of the business, Tanzania 18% and Uganda 22%, regional diversification remains an important part of EABL’s strategy. #TheTradingBell #EABL #EastAfrica #Business #Investing #Kenya