Kakuzi Plc has reported its financial performance for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025, marking a turnaround from the previous year’s losses. The listed agricultural firm successfully transitioned to a profit before tax of KES 568.4 million, a dramatic improvement compared to the KES 166.7 million loss recorded in FY 2024. The current share price of Kakuzi Ltd (KUKZ) is KES 424.50.
Kakuzi Results breakdown
The company’s Total Income rose by 12.04% to KES 5.37 billion, up from KES 4.79 billion the previous year. This growth in the top line was complemented by a surge in bottom-line metrics. The total comprehensive income swung to a positive KES 391.5 million from a loss of KES 130.4 million in 2024.
Basic earnings per share (EPS) rebounded significantly to KES 19.77, compared to a loss per share of KES 6.72 in the prior period and operating profit stood at KES 387.6 million, reversing the KES 131.7 million operating loss from 2024.
In light of the historic milestone in profitability, the Board of Directors has recommended a doubling of the dividend. Shareholders are set to receive a first and final dividend of KES 16.00 per share, totaling a payout of KES 313.6 million, compared to KES 8.00 per share paid in the previous year. The dividend is scheduled for payment on or about 15 June 2026 to members on the register as of 29 May 2026.
Kakuzi’s financial position strengthened significantly during the year, as its Total Assets expanded to reach KES 6.82 billion. A notable highlight of this growth was the company’s Cash and Bank Balances, which surged by 43.96% to settle at KES 1.59 billion. Reflecting a bolstered capital base, Total Equity increased to KES 5.57 billion. Additionally, the firm’s overall asset value was supported by a fair value gain of KES 98.2 million in its non-current biological assets.
Despite the strong financial recovery, Kakuzi noted that geopolitical tensions continue to negatively impact its avocado operations. The company is actively pursuing mitigation efforts to address these external pressures.
The firm is also navigating legal challenges. In late 2025, Kakuzi moved to court to challenge a recommendation by the National Land Commission (NLC) to surrender 3,200 acres of land, terming the order unconstitutional and a threat to property rights.
Kakuzi continues to evolve into a super-food producer, with a strategic focus on its core pillars: avocados, macadamia nuts, tea, blueberries, and livestock. As the leading avocado producer in Kenya, the firm is expanding its market reach into new territories like India and Malaysia while deepening value addition through private-label products such as cold-pressed macadamia oil and ready-to-eat packs.
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