Choppies FY26 profit drops 51% to BWP 74 million; revenue rises 7.8% to BWP 9.89 billion

Choppies posted FY2026 profit for the period of BWP 74 million, down 51% year on year. Basic earnings per share fell 51.2% to 4.1 thebe, while headline earnings per share dropped 56.4% to 4.1 thebe. Revenue rose 7.8% to BWP 9.89 billion, while operating profit slid 23.6% to BWP 243 million. Operating margin narrowed 102 basis points to 2.47%, while net cash from operating activities declined to BWP 578 million. No final dividend was declared, with earnings retained to preserve liquidity and support growth plans. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Choppies Enterprises Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief via SENS, the regulatory disclosure system operated by the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE) (Ref. ID: S603499), on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)