Marico Bangladesh's profit grew in its fiscal year 2024-25 thanks to higher revenue and finance income.

 The company reported a 28 percent year-on-year rise in profit to Tk 590.6 crore for the financial year that ended on March 31, 2025.

 The fast-moving consumer goods company posted revenue of Tk 1,630.93 crore, up 12 percent from the previous year, according to its financial statements.

 The board of directors recommended a final cash dividend of 1,950 percent, or Tk 195 per share of Tk 10 each, bringing the total cash dividend for FY24-25 to 3,840 percent.

 This includes the 1,890 percent interim cash dividend already paid, according to a disclosure on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday.

 Its earnings per share rose to Tk 187.49 in FY24-25 from Tk 146.23 a year earlier, driven by higher revenue, an improved gross profit margin, and increased net finance income, the company said.

 However, net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) fell to Tk 146.23 from Tk 195.25 in FY23-24, which the company attributed to higher payments to suppliers.

 The net asset value per share also declined year-on-year, which the company said was due to the higher dividend payout in FY24-25.

 Shares of Marico rose 2.15 percent to close at Tk 2,541.2 yesterday on the DSE.