Puregold profit hits P11B amid strong sales

Puregold Price Club, Inc., the listed grocery chain controlled by businessman Lucio Co., rang up P11.3 billion in net income for 2025, an 8.8 percent jump from P10.4 billion in 2024, as shoppers flocked to its stores and warehouses across the country.

The company said in its Wednesday filing that its consolidated revenues hit P242.45 billion, up 10.6 percent from the previous year.

Puregold stores saw same-store sales rise 4.1 percent, powered by bigger baskets, while S&R Warehouse Clubs attracted more foot traffic, driving a 6.1 percent gain.

Core business resilience underscored

“Our record-breaking earnings underscore the resilience of our core businesses with the aim at providing our target customers the best value, even amid challenging market conditions,” Puregold president Ferdinand Vincent Co said.

“As we move into 2026, we remain focused on accelerating our store expansion in key provincial markets — broadening our reach, enhancing customer convenience, accessibility, and positioning the company for sustained long-term growth and value creation,” he added.

Last year, Puregold opened 28 new Puregold stores, three S&R Membership Shopping Warehouses, and nine S&R New York Style QSRs, while acquiring 153 Puremart stores. The company now operates 784 outlets nationwide, giving millions of Filipinos access to groceries and value shopping.