ST Group Food Industries' (SGX:DRX) attributable profit to equity holders fell by 19% during the fiscal first half ended Dec. 31, 2025 to AU$1.0 million from AU$1.3 million a year earlier, according to a Thursday filing with the Singapore Exchange.
Shares of the owner and operator of restaurants across Australia climbed over 9% in Friday trading.
Earnings per share rose to AU$0.001 compared with AU$0.0005 in the year-ago period.
Revenue was up 8.2% year over year to AU$34.5 million from AU$31.9 million, following convincing performances across brands.
The company declared an interim cash dividend of AU$0.0045 per share for the period, which will be paid on March 18, up from AU$0.004 in the year-ago period.