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Max Stock Limited Reports Impressive Financial Outcomes for Q4 and Fiscal Year 2025

Max Stock Limited (TASE: MAXO), a prominent retailer based in Israel, has recently unveiled its financial performance for the fourth quarter and the entire fiscal year of 2025, reflecting substantial growth and profitability.

Financial Highlights for Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Max Stock recorded a remarkable 7.5% increase in revenue, reaching ILS 352.6 million compared to ILS 328.1 million in Q4 of the previous year. This uptick was primarily fueled by a 5.3% rise in comparable store sales, driven by enhanced customer traffic and increased average basket sizes, alongside seasonal sales boosts and the opening of new outlets.

Notably, the company's gross margin expanded significantly, showing an increase to 45.2%, a 330 basis points improvement from the same period last year. Gross profit rose by 16%, amounting to ILS 159.4 million. Such improvements can be attributed to strategic enhancements in trade and supply chain efficiencies made possible by the company’s new logistics center, along with favorable currency exchanges and reduced shipping expenses.

Max Stock’s net income also showcased strong growth, increasing by 15.5% to ILS 33.3 million, with an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders rising by 19.5% to ILS 30.8 million. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for shareholders escalated to ILS 0.22, marking a 19% year-over-year increase.

Annual Performance in Fiscal 2025

For the full fiscal year, Max Stock’s revenue ascended by 7.2%, totaling ILS 1.43 billion, up from ILS 1.33 billion in fiscal 2024. The annual growth was driven by a 4.4% increase in comparable store sales, mirroring the upward trends seen in the fourth quarter. This surge can be linked to a higher percentage of direct imports that rose from 60% to 70%, facilitating lower costs and increased efficiency thanks to their logistics advancements.

The company also noted a 12.7% increase in gross profit, translating to ILS 626.9 million for the year, bolstered by a 220 basis point increase in gross margin, which reached 43.9%. Despite the increase in total operating expenses, the ratio of these expenses relative to total sales remained consistent at 27.6% for both years.

Future Outlook

Ori Max, CEO of Max Stock, expressed optimism regarding the company’s trajectory, highlighting the solid performance in Q4 as a strong conclusion to a record-breaking year. He stated that despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region, they enter 2026 with remarkable momentum and a commitment to building on recent successes to generate enhanced shareholder value.

Max Stock also announced a one-time dividend of ILS 80 million, approximately ILS 0.57 per share, further demonstrating its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Conclusion

Overall, Max Stock Limited's Q4 and fiscal 2025 results indicate a robust recovery and growth strategy within the company's retail operations. With a promising outlook for 2026, driven by improved efficiencies and customer engagement strategies, Max Stock is poised for continued success in the competitive retail landscape of Israel. Investors and market analysts will be keenly observing the company's performance in the upcoming quarters, anticipating further advancements in both revenue and profitability.

For additional information, please visit Max Stock IR Website.