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Benguet Corporation Posts Fivefold Profit Growth in First Quarter of 2025

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Benguet Corporation (PSE: BC), one of the Philippines’ oldest mining firms, reported a commendable start to 2025, with its first-quarter net income surging to Php253 million—almost five times higher than the Php52.7 million it recorded in the same period last year.

According to the company’s latest financial disclosure, revenues more than doubled to Php1.01 billion from Php470 million in Q1 2024, buoyed by increased sales of its mining products.

Operating income for the quarter jumped to Php309.9 million, up from just Php25.5 million a year ago. This growth came in spite of a corresponding rise in expenses, including higher selling and administrative costs and taxes.

Benguet Corporation’s earnings per share (EPS) stood at Php0.36, compared to Php0.08 in the same period last year, reflecting significantly improved profitability.

The company’s cash position also improved. As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at Php2.27 billion, rising from Php1.75 billion at the start of the year. This was largely driven by robust operating cash flows amounting to Php528 million— a major turnaround from the negative Php57 million reported in Q1 2024.

Total assets rose to Php11.06 billion, while total equity climbed to Php9.43 billion, indicating a solid financial foundation. Liabilities slightly declined to Php1.63 billion, easing the company’s debt burden and contributing to a healthier debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17:1, an improvement from 0.23:1 in the previous year.

Benguet Corporation remains active in gold, nickel, and other mineral production, as well as mine exploration and resource development. As of the end of March, its deferred exploration costs stood at Php566 million.

The company noted no significant seasonal effects on its operations nor any major developments after the quarter’s end.

With improved margins and stronger cash flow, Benguet Corporation’s early-year performance positions it favorably for the rest of 2025. While the mining sector continues to face global economic uncertainties, the company appears focused on maintaining operational discipline and capital efficiency.

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