Thai Union Group PCL reported a 7.6% year-on-year increase in sales to THB 32.1 billion for the first quarter of 2026, delivering growth despite a more challenging operating environment marked by unfavorable foreign exchange movements, conflict in the Middle East, and ongoing cost pressures related to U.S. tariffs. The increase was driven by disciplined pricing actions across key categories and 2.8% sales volume growth, particularly in the pet and frozen foods categories. Organic sales (excluding foreign exchange impact) grew by 9.3%, underscoring sustained demand recovery across core businesses.

Operating profit rose sharply by 29% year-on-year, supported by higher sales, gross profit growth, and a significant reduction in expenses from sales, general and administration (SG&A), following the reduction of transformation-related costs. Reported net profit increased 9.2% YoY to THB 1.1 billion, supported by improved operating performance.

Thiraphong Chansiri, President and CEO of Thai Union Group, said, “Our first-quarter performance underscores the strength of our pricing strategy, portfolio mix, and operational execution. It also demonstrates Thai Union Group’s flexibility, experience, and global scale in navigating the combined headwinds of geopolitical conflict, tariffs, and unfavorable foreign exchange movements. Against this backdrop, PetCare and Frozen maintained strong momentum, transformation costs continued to unwind, and we will build on this strong start to 2026.”

Despite ongoing cost pressures related to U.S. tariffs, gross profit increased 3.8% YoY to THB 5.8 billion, while gross profit margin stood at 18.2%, reflecting disciplined pricing and cost control. Earnings per share increased by 18%, primarily due to a reduced number of outstanding shares following the share buyback program.

Q1 2026 Business Segment Performance.The PetCare business delivered a very strong quarter, with sales increasing 22.6% year-on-year to THB 5.1 billion, driven by robust demand in the U.S. and Europe, a recovery in Japan, and a continued shift toward premium products. Ambient sales increased 2.5% year-on-year to THB 15.1 billion, primarily driven by pricing actions implemented to mitigate tariff-driven cost inflation, while volumes remained broadly stable.

Frozen sales grew 11.6% year-on-year to THB 9.4 billion, supported by pricing actions and volume growth, particularly in shrimp and feed. Value-added sales softened by 1.2% year-on-year to THB 2.4 billion, reflecting softer demand in the U.S. and portfolio streamlining actions. 2026 Outlook

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