BAT Bangladesh Reports Decreased Income, Increased Earnings and Sales

BAT Bangladesh, the leading player in the cigarette industry in Bangladesh, reported a decrease in income for the period of April-June 2023. The company recorded a total income of Tk 493 crore, compared to Tk 496 crore in the same period last year.

However, when considering their earnings for the first half of the year, including the second quarter, BAT Bangladesh's overall earnings stood at Tk 949 crore. This was an increase from Tk 913 crore in the same period last year.

The earnings per share (EPS) of the tobacco products manufacturer also increased by 4 percent to Tk 17.59 in January-June. The company attributed this growth to an increase in volume and higher leaf export.

Despite the financial performance, shares of BAT Bangladesh remained constant at Tk 518.7 on the Dhaka Stock Exchange.

Regarding sales, BAT Bangladesh reported a total sales of Tk 21,229 crore for the first half of 2023, experiencing a 14 percent year-on-year growth. This information was revealed through the company's unaudited financial statement released recently.

In the April-June period, the multinational company recorded a 15 percent increase in sales, reaching Tk 11,329 crore.

Overall, BAT Bangladesh has seen mixed results in their recent financial report. While they experienced a decline in income for April-June, their overall earnings for the first half of the year showed improvement. The rise in sales can be attributed to the company's volume growth and higher leaf export. However, the market response seemed to be relatively stable, with shares remaining unchanged on the Dhaka Stock Exchange.