Encourage Business Diversification, JPFA Records Net Sales Of IDR 27.48 Trillion In Semester I-2025

JAKARTA PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk (JPFA) reported that net sales in the first semester of 2025 were recorded at IDR 27.48 trillion, down 0.6 percent compared to the first semester of 2024 which reached IDR 27.64 trillion.

Then, the company's net profit fell 16.42 percent year on year (yoy) to Rp1.23 trillion from Rp1.47 trillion in the same period last year and operating profit was recorded at Rp2.1 trillion, or down from Rp2.6 trillion in the previous year.

Meanwhile, EBITDA is in the position of IDR 2.7 trillion, lower than last year's achievement of IDR 3.2 trillion.

JAPFA Director Leo Handoko Laksono said that in the first half of 2025, despite a decline in sales and operating profit, the company's balance remains strong, with positive growth in assets and equity.

He revealed that there are a number of important challenges and strategies that will be carried out in an effort to overcome economic and trade challenges.

Leo conveyed one of them by strengthening synergy and collaboration between business units and with all parties in the supply chain and value chain. Also, continue to innovate to increase productivity and efficiency in order to increase competitiveness in the livestock industry and consumer products in Indonesia.

"In the first semester of this year, JAPFA will continue to focus on productivity and innovation while remaining cautious in investing in capital. The company is also making strategic adjustments in business operations, especially to support long-term growth," he said in a public expose, Wednesday, September 3.

Leo said that the feed segment in the poultry division remains the pillar of the largest contributor to sales with a relatively stable margin from year to year.

In addition, commercial livestock and the downstream sector or processing livestock products and consumer products have also become the three largest sales contributor sectors, supported by the company's ability and the poultry industry which is quite dynamic.

Nevertheless, Leo said that JAPFA shows a sustainable commitment to strengthening long-term business, as reflected in an increase in capital expenditures of Rp930 billion, or an increase compared to 2024 worth Rp720 billion.

"This investment is also directed at accelerating digitalization programs in various operational units, from the production stage to marketing, in order to create optimal productivity and cost efficiency," he said.

In addition, he said that JAPFA is committed to continuing to support sustainable development goals (SDGs), especially in overcoming the problem of world hunger, one of which is through the JAPFA for Kids CSR program, the company has succeeded in significantly reducing the unemployment rate in 15 program targets by 2024.

In addition, he said that JAPFA had implemented a number of strategic initiatives that were not only aimed at responding to the conditions this year, but also medium and long term plans.

"The strategic initiative is carried out to strengthen the company's position as one of the largest players in the integrated livestock industry in Indonesia," he explained.

According to him, JAPFA also continues to innovate in providing affordable products that can be accessed by the wider community, especially to meet healthy and nutritious food needs.

The company remains optimistic about facing 2025 and will take advantage of the various opportunities that exist. We always strive to educate the importance of animal protein for health, as well as support government programs in reducing malnutrition and stunting," he added.

In the future, Leo said that JAPFA will continue to strengthen downstream businesses by optimizing production capacity and distribution of superior products.