Food Empire's stock surged 3.36% in early trading, following the release of its record-breaking financial results for the fiscal year 2025 and the announcement of a substantial dividend payout.

The company reported a 37.0% year-on-year increase in normalized net profit after tax to a record US$68.6 million, driven by stronger sales across all core markets. Group revenue crossed the half-billion-dollar mark for the first time, rising 21.1% to US$576.9 million, while normalized EBITDA jumped 45.0% to US$113.5 million.

Investors welcomed the robust performance and the board's declaration of a final dividend of 5.0 Singapore cents per share and a special dividend of 4.0 cents, bringing the full-year payout to a record 12.0 cents. The strong growth was supported by all regions, with Russia remaining the largest contributor, posting a 34.8% revenue increase to US$191.0 million.