Padini Holdings Bhd Reports 16-Year Low in Fourth-Quarter Profit
Kuala Lumpur, August 28, 2025 — Padini Holdings Bhd (KL:PADINI), a prominent Malaysian company specializing in cosmetics and personal care products, experienced a significant decline in its fourth-quarter profit, marking the weakest performance in 16 years. The company’s shares fell to a five-month low, dropping 15 sen or 7.2% to RM1.93, reducing its market valuation to RM1.9 billion.
For the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2025 (4QFY2025), Padini reported a 73.5% year-on-year decrease in net profit, amounting to RM6.98 million compared to RM26.31 million in the same period the previous year. This decline is attributed to lower revenue and a contraction in same-store sales growth. The earnings per share fell to 0.71 sen from 2.67 sen.
The company’s financial performance has been impacted by several factors, including increased costs, a tense trade environment, rising inflation, and higher interest rates, which have collectively reduced consumer purchasing power. Despite these challenges, Padini remains optimistic about its performance in the upcoming fiscal year.
In response to the current challenges, Padini plans to continue offering value-driven products while implementing measures to control costs, strengthen operational cash flow, conserve cash, and streamline operations to mitigate any adverse effects.
As of August 25, 2025, Padini’s close price was RM2.05, with a 52-week high of RM2.413 and a low of RM1.6. The company’s market capitalization stands at RM2,030,700,000, and it has a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.62. Padini Holdings Bhd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate, the PADINI GROUP, and operates primarily in Kuala Lumpur.