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Makalot Q3 Earnings Rise on Strong Sportswear Demand and Improved Product Mix
Consumer Non-Durables · Apparel/Footwear · economic_daily · 2026-10-30
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Garment manufacturer Makalot reported a strong nine-month EPS of NT$11.62, driven by increased short-term orders and a higher share of sportswear products.
What Happened
Financial Results: Makalot posted a Q3 net profit of NT$980 million, up 14.22% year-on-year, with an EPS of NT$3.97. For the first nine months, the company achieved a cumulative net profit of NT$2.868 billion, representing a 4.48% increase and an EPS of NT$11.62.
Profit Drivers: The company's gross margin exceeded expectations this quarter, bolstered by a surge in short-term orders and a higher-than-anticipated 56% revenue contribution from sportswear. Despite initial costs associated with new factory expansions, the improved product mix successfully supported overall profitability.
Outlook: Looking ahead to Q4, Makalot expects the trend of profit growth to continue as sportswear shipments increase. The company anticipates full-year performance will surpass last year's results and remains cautiously optimistic about order stability for the coming year.
Market Challenges: While client inventory levels have reached a healthy state, geopolitical tensions and high oil prices continue to make brand clients cautious. Makalot is currently negotiating Q1 orders while monitoring for signs of a new inventory replenishment cycle.