MaltaPost registered a 28 per cent increase in profit before tax in six months ending March 2025, up to €3.2 million from €2.5 million in the corresponding period last year.
Total revenue rose from €21.5 million from €20.9 million, while total expenditure was contained at €18.6 million, slightly down from €18.8 million, according to the latest financial reports.
Cost-to-income ratio improved to 86 per cent, (2024: 90 per cent), underscoring the national mail company's focus to enhance operational efficiency.
According to the company, during the reporting period, it maintained steady progress on strategic initiatives, including the consolidation of its “one delivery” last-mile service, while mitigating losses incurred in delivering the singe Letter Mail service under the Universal Service Obligation.
Looking ahead, MaltaPost “remains focused on delivering sustainable growth, enhancing service delivery, and continuing to invest in digital and operational transformation. While it operates in a broadly stable market environment, salary pressures and evolving customer expectations continue to shape operational priorities.
For the second half of the financial year, MaltaPost "is cautiously optimistic and remains fully committed to maintaining momentum while remaining agile in the face of global market uncertainties, including the impact of tariff wars on cross-border commerce."
MaltaPost’s Annual General Meeting approved a final ordinary gross dividend of €0.03604 (Net €0.024) per nominal €0.125 share, in cash. The issued and fully paid up share capital to 80,240,396 shares of €0.25 each, resulting in a paid up share capital of €10,042,550.
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