SMART reported a robust first quarter 2026 performance, with an increase in EBITDA and net profit to Rp 1.66 trillion and Rp 830 billion, respectively
This achievement underscores the resilience of our integrated business model and the continued execution of our strategy to drive value creation across the business value chain
In billion Rupiah | 1Q 2026 | 1Q 2025 | Change |
Net sales | 20,734 | 21,158 | -2% |
Cost of goods sold | 17,782 | 19,089 | -7% |
Gross profit | 2,952 | 2,069 | 43% |
Income from operations | 1,325 | 462 | 187% |
EBITDA | 1,659 | 1,106 | 50% |
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company | 830 | 134 | 518% |
Net sales in the first quarter 2026 declined slightly by 2% to Rp 20.7 trillion, primarily due to lower sales volumes and partly offset by higher average selling price.
With our focus on pursuing higher value-added products, the contribution of refined branded and unbranded products (including biodiesel and oleochemicals) expanded to 93% from 84% of total sales in the first quarter of last year. CPO and other non-refined product sales represented the remaining 7%.
Cost of goods sold for the three-month period ended 31 March 2026 decreased by 7% to Rp 17.78 trillion from Rp 19.09 trillion in the previous year, mostly due to lower raw material costs following a decline in sales volume.
In line with the increase in gross profit, income from operations for the quarter also expanded to Rp 1.32 trillion, partly offset by a modest increase in operating expenses. The increase in operating expenses was largely due to higher general and administrative expenses related to an increase in salaries, wages, and employees' benefits.
As a result, EBITDA increased by 50% to Rp 1.66 trillion, from Rp 1.11 trillion in the first quarter of 2025. The bottom line was further supported by an 80% reduction in foreign exchange losses and a 27% decline in financial expenses. Consequently, net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company surged to Rp 830 billion, resulting in earnings per share of Rp 289.
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FINANCIAL POSITION
In billion Rupiah 31-Mar-26 31-Dec-25 Change | |||
Assets | 45,894 | 45,203 | 2% |
Liabilities | 22,610 | 22,768 | -1% |
Equity attributable to owners of the parent company | 23,269 | 22,420 | 4% |
Debt to Equity ratio (times) | 0.68x | 0.73x | |
As of 31 March 2026, the Company's total assets grew by 2% to Rp 45.9 trillion from Rp 45.2 trillion at the end of 2025. The increase was mainly attributable to higher accounts and other receivables, fixed assets, bearer plants as well as long-term investments, partly offset by a decrease in inventories.
Total liabilities as per end of March 2026 stood at Rp 22.6 trillion, slightly lower compared to that at end of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower bank loan balance, partly offset by the issuances of bond and sukuk ijarah in February 2026. As of 31 March 2026, bank loans (including bonds payable and sukuk ijarah) totaled Rp 15.9 trillion, a slight decrease compared to Rp 16.4 trillion at the end of 2025. As such, the gearing ratio further improved to 0.68x.
Total equity attributable to owners of the parent company increased to Rp 23.3 trillion as of 31 March 2026, from Rp 22.4 trillion at the end of 2025. The Company's retained earnings were higher at Rp 20.4 trillion compared to Rp 19.5 trillion as at end 2025 resulting from the current quarter's income.
PLANTATION STATISTICSAs of 31 March 2026, the Company's palm plantation area stood at approximately 136,000 hectares, comprising 116,700 hectares of mature estates and 19,300 hectares of immature estates. Nucleus and plasma estates amounted to 103,300 and 32,700 hectares, respectively.
Description | 1Q 2026 | 1Q 2025 | Change |
FFB produced - MT | 447,057 | 502,512 | -11% |
CPO produced - MT | 115,325 | 117,244 | -2% |
PK produced - MT | 29,553 | 31,259 | -5% |
Oil extraction rate - % | 20.6 | 20.1 | 0.5% |
Kernel extraction rate - % | 5.3 | 5.4 | -0.1% |
In first quarter 2026, SMART's harvested fruit decreased to 447 thousand tonnes, mainly impacted by the land preparation for replanting and the Eid holiday in March 2026. Consequently, CPO and PK production moderated to 115 thousand tonnes and 30 thousand tonnes, respectively. Oil kernel extraction improved to 20.6% while kernel extraction rates stood at 5.3%.
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