Despite a challenging business environment, Walton has reported a profit of Tk642.94 crore at the end of the third quarter of the current 2025–26 financial year (July 2025–March 2026), a listed superbrand and tech giant in the capital market.
During the period under review, the company’s profit declined by Tk53.49 crore compared to the same period of the previous year, reads a press release.
Although total revenue increased, the profit decreased slightly due to a rise in VAT. However, operating cash flow recorded a significant improvement.
These details were disclosed in the company’s unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended 31 March 2026.
The report was reviewed and approved at the company’s 51st board meeting held on Wednesday, following which it was published.
A major positive highlight of the financial report is the strong improvement in cash flow during the third quarter of the 2025–26 financial year.
During the period, the company’s net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) stood at Tk 22.32, compared to a negative Tk1.67 in the same period last year.
The improvement in cash flow was driven by higher collection from customers and efficient liquidity management.
According to the financial report, the company prioritised internal cash generation over increasing reliance on bank loans during the period.
Although tax and VAT payments increased due to higher VAT rates and increased taxable income from other sources, the company’s liquidity position strengthened due to effective working capital management.
The report also stated that VAT on the production stage of key products, including refrigerators and air conditioners, was doubled from 7.5 percent to 15 percent, creating additional pressure on the company’s cost of sales.
Despite the VAT hike, product prices were not increased considering consumers’ purchasing capacity. According to the report, earnings per share (EPS) stood at Tk19.29 at the end of the third quarter of the 2025–26 financial year, compared to Tk 20.90 in the same period of the previous year.
During the same period, net asset value per share (NAVPS), excluding revaluation, rose to Tk265.70, while including revaluation it increased to Tk366.80.
The report further said that Walton Hi-Tech’s management has introduced several strategic changes in its business policy, including restructuring its rebate framework and launching targeted incentives for distributors.
The management expressed strong optimism that despite exchange rate volatility, inflationary pressure, and market challenges, the company is confident of maintaining stable growth in profitability and other financial indicators in the upcoming quarters through improved supply chain management, cost control, financial discipline, and strategic initiatives.
