Grand Plaza Hotel Corporation Marginally Lifts Revenue for 9M 2025 but Profit Slips on Rising Costs Amid Post-Renovation Recovery
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Summary:
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Total revenue for the nine months to September 30, 2025 edged up 0.5% to ₱361.0 million as higher room and food & beverage sales offset a 19.7% drop in rental income due to the casino tenant’s departure.
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Room revenue increased 3.7% thanks to higher average rates from newly renovated guest floors; F&B revenue rose 9.5%, buoyed by banqueting and Riviera restaurant performance.
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Operating expenses grew 6.3% year-on-year, driven by wage hikes and higher utility costs, cutting into profitability.
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Net income after tax decreased to ₱24.9 million from ₱31.6 million in the prior period, reflecting operating cost pressures and reduced rental earnings.
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Q3 saw strong recovery, with quarterly net income surging to ₱52.5 million, up nearly eightfold compared to Q3 2024, supported by higher rental income and non-operating gains from forfeited casino premises.
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Liquidity improved as current liabilities dropped 9%; debt-to-equity ratio down to 0.49, reflecting better leverage and resilience following guest room upgrades.
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No material contingencies or off-balance sheet risks reported; the corporation continues defending against legacy tax claims with recent Supreme Court rulings in its favor.