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SBM finalizes 33.33 percent Africa Retail stake: what it means for SBM stock

Published on 10/05/2026 at 07:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Operating profit rose 16.20 percent in the first half of 2026. For SBM stock, revenue reached MAD 1.23 billion in the first half of 2026.

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Société des Boissons du Maroc finalized a 33.33 percent stake in Africa Retail Market, adding a distribution angle to the company story. Le Desk reported that the transaction was disclosed in the company's quarterly indicators release published on August 31, 2026.

Distribution stake adds a new channel

The investment gives SBM exposure to Africa Retail Market, the Moroccan distributor for Hyper U, Super U and U Express. The transaction followed a MAD 27 million cash capital increase approved at the distributor's meeting on May 21, 2026, according to Le Desk.

For investors, the strategic value is the combination of beverage production and managed distribution. The new holding also broadens SBM's commercial footprint beyond its established beer brands and energy drink portfolio.

Profit growth outpaces revenue

In the first half of 2026, consolidated revenue rose 4.30 percent to MAD 1.23 billion, while operating profit increased 16.20 percent to MAD 159.4 million. Bourssole reported both figures on September 25, 2026, highlighting the wider operating-profit gain compared with the revenue increase.

Reported net income moved in the opposite direction, falling 8.60 percent to MAD 79.9 million in the first half of 2026. The comparison was affected by non-recurring gains in the first half of 2025, while recurring net income increased by MAD 10.2 million, according to Bourssole.

Casablanca quote resets context

SBM closed at MAD 1,982.00 on the Casablanca Stock Exchange on October 2, 2026, down 4.67 percent for the session. The quoted level stood below the opening value of MAD 1,982.00 only because the market data showed an unchanged opening reference alongside the session decline, placing the trading signal beside the company's improving operating profit.

SBM company facts

  • Company: Société des Boissons du Maroc SA
  • Ticker: SBM.MA
  • Primary exchange: Casablanca Stock Exchange
  • Sector / Industry: Consumer Non-Durables / Beverages: Alcoholic

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