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Monde Nissin Stays Confident Despite Middle East Tensions
Photo credit: Lucky Me and Monde Nissin
Even with rising global uncertainty, Monde Nissin Corporation is staying confident about its performance in 2026—and it’s leaning on something simple but powerful: everyday essentials.
During a briefing on Thursday, Chief Financial Officer Jesse Teo said the company’s strong fundamentals, along with secured supplies of raw materials and electricity, are helping them stay steady despite challenges linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
At the core of that confidence? Staple products like Lucky Me! Noodles.
Teo explained that as a food company focused on everyday essentials, demand for their products remains strong—especially across the Asia-Pacific region.
He pointed out that past crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have already tested their resilience.
“We cushioned the blow for our consumers initially, but then they rewarded us with their loyalty,” Teo said, noting that even when prices increased, sales volume continued to grow. This, in turn, helped the company recover margins—and even outperform pre-crisis levels.
The Philippines remains the company’s biggest market, accounting for about 94 percent of its branded food and beverage business in the region. Meanwhile, exposure to the Middle East is minimal, contributing less than 1 percent—helping limit direct impact from the conflict.
Still, challenges remain.
Teo admitted that higher fuel and electricity costs will likely affect their bottom line. But the company is already preparing its strategy—focusing on cost-saving measures and modest price adjustments to offset rising expenses.
Financially, the company saw a slight dip in 2025, with consolidated core net income falling by 0.8 percent to PHP9.7 billion.
But there’s a silver lining.
Monde Nissin posted an 8.1 percent increase in earnings in the final quarter of the year, reaching PHP2.5 billion. This growth was driven by improvements in its alternative protein segment and continued expansion of its regional food and beverage business.
Despite these gains, the company is playing it safe for now.
Officials declined to give income guidance for 2026, citing uncertainties tied to the Middle East situation.
During a briefing on Thursday, Chief Financial Officer Jesse Teo said the company’s strong fundamentals, along with secured supplies of raw materials and electricity, are helping them stay steady despite challenges linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
At the core of that confidence? Staple products like Lucky Me! Noodles.
Teo explained that as a food company focused on everyday essentials, demand for their products remains strong—especially across the Asia-Pacific region.
He pointed out that past crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have already tested their resilience.
“We cushioned the blow for our consumers initially, but then they rewarded us with their loyalty,” Teo said, noting that even when prices increased, sales volume continued to grow. This, in turn, helped the company recover margins—and even outperform pre-crisis levels.
The Philippines remains the company’s biggest market, accounting for about 94 percent of its branded food and beverage business in the region. Meanwhile, exposure to the Middle East is minimal, contributing less than 1 percent—helping limit direct impact from the conflict.
Still, challenges remain.
Teo admitted that higher fuel and electricity costs will likely affect their bottom line. But the company is already preparing its strategy—focusing on cost-saving measures and modest price adjustments to offset rising expenses.
Financially, the company saw a slight dip in 2025, with consolidated core net income falling by 0.8 percent to PHP9.7 billion.
But there’s a silver lining.
Monde Nissin posted an 8.1 percent increase in earnings in the final quarter of the year, reaching PHP2.5 billion. This growth was driven by improvements in its alternative protein segment and continued expansion of its regional food and beverage business.
Despite these gains, the company is playing it safe for now.
Officials declined to give income guidance for 2026, citing uncertainties tied to the Middle East situation.
Mar 27, 2026
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