The same stores indicator for the quarter was 2.7%, while the consolidated net profit amounted to 984 million pesos, with a percentage variation of 1.7%. The third quarter of the year resulted in an operating flow or Ebitda of 2,674 million pesos, equivalent to an increase of 1.5% compared to the same period in 2022.
As of September 2023, Soriana had 4,064,649 m² of sales floor, that is, 0.3% more than last year, and operated 802 stores distributed in 368 Hiper, 128 Súper, 163 Mercado, 105, Express, 38 City Club. In addition to 13 Sodimac.
It should be noted that in this quarter Soriana closed a Hiper store and also opened three Sodimac stores. The company details in its financial report sent to the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) that they were changes derived from remodeling, format changes and layout updates carried out during the year.
Another important point in the report is the company’s operating expenses, which showed a growth of 9.1% compared to the 2022 quarter, to stand at 16.1% of revenues, with an amount of 6914, this represents an expansion of 90 basis points. against said period.
The increase in this item was mainly due to the increase in personnel costs, higher advertising spending, higher average cost in the energy rate mix and an increase in expenses related to major maintenance carried out in its stores to improve comfort. and consumer safety.
At the end of the quarter, the company ended up with a bank debt of 15,643 million pesos, which represents an increase of 1,814 million pesos, equivalent to 13.1%. Likewise, Soriana obtained recognition from Profeco as a “Consumer’s Ally” for having the cheapest basic basket in the country.