Ichitan Group Public Company Limited (SET: ICHI) demonstrated exceptional financial resilience throughout 2025, securing a net profit of THB 1.32 billion, which marks a 1.6% increase from the previous year. While total sales revenue experienced a minor contraction of 5.9% to THB 8.08 billion, the company’s strategic agility was most evident in its fourth-quarter performance, where net profit surged by 53.6% to THB 316.9 million compared to the same period in 2024.
In recognition of this consistent performance, the Board of Directors has moved to approve a dividend payment of THB 0.60 per share. This proposal, set for a record date of March 10 and payment on May 21, 2026, reinforces ICHI’s standing as a reliable dividend stock dedicated to delivering shareholder value.
Mr. Tan Passakornnatee, President & CEO of ICHI, attributed the year’s success to the company’s ability to navigate a rapidly changing landscape through product diversification and operational excellence. A standout highlight of the year was the OEM business, which grew by over 200%, alongside strategic tax benefits from the BOI that helped sustain profitability.
Internationally, Ichitan Indonesia showed significant momentum by contributing THB 16.6 million in profit back to the Thai parent company a 78.5% increase. This growth was driven by a revamped distribution strategy in strategic territories, resulting in a 16% expansion in Traditional Trade channels and strengthening the brand’s global foundation.
Looking ahead to 2026, ICHI is positioning itself to reach new heights despite potential domestic and global volatility. The company has set an ambitious target of over 15% sales growth and a Gross Profit Margin of at least 24.5%. This growth will be fueled by a “Value for Money” strategy, expanding “Economy” and “Big Size” product offerings to capture a wider consumer base.
ICHI also plans to aggressively scale its Non-Tea and healthy beverage segments, specifically targeting the expansion of “Ichitan Alkaline Water” into high-potential international markets such as Malaysia. To safeguard these margins, the company has already secured raw material prices for the first half of the year and capped marketing expenditure at 4.5% of total sales.
The upcoming year also marks Ichitan’s 15th anniversary, a milestone that will be celebrated with the launch of innovative products including a premium “Ichitan Iced Tea” and a new “Tansansu Kyoho Grape”.
This commitment to innovation and governance was recently validated by 16 major industry awards, including the Superior Taste Award 2025 from Belgium and the Corporate Excellence Award from APEA. These accolades underscore Ichitan Group’s evolution into a modern, innovation-led organization that remains open to strategic partnerships while continuing to drive long-term value for both shareholders and society.
