Emperador Inc. nets P1.9B in Q1 2026, up 4.5%

Tycoon Andrew Tan’s global liquor conglomerate Emperador Inc. saw a 4.5% growth in net profit to P1.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Wednesday, Emperador said its January to March bottom line was on the back of P13.3 billion in revenues driven by 6% growth in its key brandy and whisky sales.

The liquor giant said its sales was supported by sustained consumer demand, operational efficiencies, and steady contributions from both Philippines and global operations.

“Our first quarter performance demonstrates the resilience of our businesses and the strength of our diversified portfolio,” said Glenn Manlapaz, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Emperador Inc.

“Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, fuel price volatility,

inflationary pressures, and broader macroeconomic headwinds, we remained focused on execution, efficiency, and delivering value to stakeholders,” he added.

For the remainder of 2026, Emperador Inc. expressed cautious optimism as it banks on strong fundamentals, strategic investments, and continued efforts to enhance operational resilience across its businesses.

The Tan-led Emperador has manufacturing facilities in the Philippines, United Kingdom, Spain, and Mexico, as well as distribution across 100 countries around the world.

The company’s product portfolio includes Emperador Brandy, Fundador Brandy, and single malt whiskies The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura, and Tamnavulin. — JMA, GMA News