BBB Foods Inc. (TBBB) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Net new stores opened 131 net new stores opened in the quarter, totaling 3,162 stores. This is part of a larger trend of increasing store openings, with 390 stores opened in the first 9 months of 2025 compared to 346 stores in the same period last year.
Distribution centers 2 new distribution centers opened in the quarter, bringing the total to 18.
Same-store sales growth Same-store sales grew by 17.9% year-over-year, driven by continuous improvement in the value proposition to customers and increased consumer awareness.
Total revenues Total revenues increased by 36.7% year-over-year to reach MXN 20.3 billion, supported by strong same-store sales growth and rapid revenue growth.
EBITDA Reported a loss of MXN 404 million. However, excluding noncash share-based payments, EBITDA increased by 43.6% to reach a positive MXN 1.2 billion, driven by sales and margin growth as well as operational efficiency.
Cash flow from operating activities Cash flow generated by operating activities reached MXN 3 billion for the first 9 months of 2025, a 30% increase year-over-year.
Net cash position Ended the quarter with a net cash position of approximately MXN 1.1 billion, in addition to $151 million in short-term deposits.
Sales expenses as a percentage of revenue Increased slightly from 10.1% to 10.2%, influenced by real operational leverage and an increase in D&A expenses as a percentage of revenue.
Admin expenses (excluding share-based payments) Increased by 16 basis points due to investments in new regions and hiring more talent.
Negative working capital Negative working capital increased to MXN 7.8 billion in September 2025, compared to MXN 5.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024, excluding IPO proceeds. This represents roughly 10.8% of total revenue, excluding IPO proceeds.
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EBITDA Performance: Despite reporting an EBITDA loss of MXN404 million, the figure improved by 43.6% to MXN1.2 billion when excluding noncash share-based payments, indicating operational improvements.
Operational Challenges and Future Outlook: The company faces challenges with operational leverage due to rapid store openings and margin volatility, but remains optimistic about growth and market presence, particularly in the perishables category.
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Market Insights: The discussion highlights the impact of AI and e-commerce on consumer behavior, with companies leveraging technology to attract affluent customers while navigating challenges posed by inflation and changing spending habits.
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Total Revenue and Store Growth: BBB Foods Inc reported a 36.7% increase in total revenue to MXN20.3 billion, with same-store sales growing by 17.9% and the opening of 131 new stores, bringing the total to 3,162.
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EBITDA Performance: Despite reporting an EBITDA loss of MXN404 million, the figure improved by 43.6% to MXN1.2 billion when excluding noncash share-based payments, indicating operational improvements.
Operational Challenges and Future Outlook: The company faces challenges with operational leverage due to rapid store openings and margin volatility, but remains optimistic about growth and market presence, particularly in the perishables category.
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EBITDA Performance: The company reported an EBITDA loss of Ps. 404 million for Q3 2025, compared to a gain of Ps. 688 million in Q3 2024. However, excluding non-cash share-based payment expenses, EBITDA increased by 43.6% to Ps. 1,170 million.
Administrative Expenses Surge: Administrative expenses rose significantly by 326.5% to Ps. 2,109 million, largely due to increased staffing and non-cash share-based payment expenses, impacting overall profitability.
Net Loss and Financial Position: Tiendas 3B recorded a net loss of Ps. 1,424 million in Q3 2025, compared to a profit of Ps. 258 million in the same quarter of the previous year, while cash and cash equivalents stood at Ps. 1,113 million as of September 30, 2025.
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Revenue Insights: The company generated revenues of $1.09 billion for the quarter, slightly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and has only surpassed revenue estimates once in the past year.
Stock Outlook: BBB Foods holds a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), indicating expected underperformance in the near future, with unfavorable earnings estimate revisions impacting investor sentiment.
Industry Context: The Consumer Products - Staples industry is currently in the bottom 25% of Zacks industries, which may affect BBB Foods' stock performance, while Ollie's Bargain Outlet is expected to report positive earnings growth in its upcoming results.
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