Walton Withstands Woes, Widens Wealth

Despite global trade instability stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war, the Middle East’s geopolitical tensions, domestic political unrest, and soaring inflation, Walton Hi-Tech Industries has demonstrated remarkable business resilience and financial success. The company’s profit, sales, EPS, NAV, and operating cash flow all continued their upward trend due to its management’s strong leadership and timely strategic planning.

According to the company’s unaudited financial statement for the first quarter (July–September 2025) of the 2025–26 fiscal year, Walton’s net profit after tax rose by nearly 48 percent, or Tk 71.86 crore, compared to the same period last year—reaching Tk 221 crore.

The information was disclosed in the financial report reviewed and approved at Walton’s 48th Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday (November 12).

The published report shows that during the first quarter ending on September 30, 2025, Walton recorded a profit of Tk 220.89 crore, up from Tk 149.03 crore during the same period of the previous fiscal year—marking an impressive 48 percent growth. The report attributes this surge mainly to a 19.46 percent (Tk 236.35 crore) increase in sales and a notable reduction in financial expenses.

During this period, the company’s earnings per share (EPS) rose to Tk 7.29, compared to Tk 4.92 in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. As of September 30, Walton’s net asset value per share (NAVPS) stood at Tk 295.67 excluding revaluation and Tk 407.04 including revaluation.

Walton’s net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) also showed a robust rise to Tk 14.79 from Tk 3.92 in the same period last year. The company attributed this significant improvement in cash flow to an additional Tk 124.75 crore collected from customers and a Tk 324.51 crore reduction in payments to raw material and other suppliers. Despite an increase in VAT payments—caused by the hike from 7.5 to 15 percent on refrigerators and air conditioners, and from zero to 5 percent on lifts—the company maintained a strong operating cash flow position.

Walton’s management expressed firm optimism that this positive trend in sales, profitability, and overall financial indicators will continue in the coming quarters of the current fiscal year.

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