Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia posts 25.7 per cent rise in nine-month profit
The Indonesian retailer reported Rp6.9 trillion in net sales and expanded its AZKO and NEKA store networks.
PT Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia Tbk (ACES) reported Rp604.7 billion in profit attributable to owners of the parent for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, up 25.7 per cent from a year earlier. Net sales increased 8.3 per cent to Rp6.9 trillion.
The company said same-store sales rose 2.4 per cent year on year through September. Jakarta and areas outside Java supported growth, while performance elsewhere in Java remained relatively stable. Director Gregory S. Widjaja attributed the results to higher productivity at existing stores, operating efficiencies and customer-focused marketing.
AZKO had 282 stores at September’s end, after adding 19 during the first nine months of 2026. Its third-quarter expansion covered Tomohon, Baubau, Bengkalis, Jepara and Mamuju. NEKA’s network reached 31 stores, including 21 opened during the year.
Capital expenditure totalled Rp144.8 billion through September, equivalent to 32–36 per cent of the company’s 2026 budget. The spending supported network expansion and store-concept updates. In a statement dated 3 November 2026, Gregory said the company would continue developing AZKO and NEKA, entering new cities and improving the shopping experience, with expansion tailored to local conditions.
The company also reported that its ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard rating rose from 85.85 to 95.76 in 2026, moving it from Good to Very Good. It received the Mid Cap award for Best Responsibility of the Board at the 17th Indonesian Institute for Corporate Directorship Corporate Governance Conference and Award 2026.
