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BIG Shopping Centers Posts Strong Q2 Profit Surge Amid Revenue Dip
8/19/2026, 9:31:23 PM
Core Financial Results
In the second quarter of 2026, BIG Shopping Centers—managed by Hay Galis and owned by the Yehuda Naftali family—reported net earnings of NIS 366.3 million, a 47.2 % increase over the same quarter a year earlier. The profit rise was driven primarily by a higher fair-value adjustment of investment real estate, which offset a loss stemming from adverse exchange-rate movements. Despite the profit boost, quarterly revenue fell slightly from NIS 662 million to NIS 648 million.
First-Half Performance Overview
For the first half of 2026, the company posted total earnings of NIS 548.5 million, down from NIS 671.6 million in the comparable period of 2025. The decline reflects a weakening euro and a slowdown in the appreciation of real-estate assets. Revenue for the six-month span amounted to NIS 1.27 billion, marginally lower than NIS 1.29 billion recorded in the first half of the prior year. Shareholders’ equity stood at NIS 13.4 billion, and mall occupancy reached a full 100 %.
Context and Market Signals
The results arrived just days after Melisron Malls released strong financial statements, underscoring continued consumer traffic to Israeli shopping centers. The juxtaposition of rising profits with modest revenue contraction suggests that asset-valuation gains remain a key lever for property-focused firms in a market where currency fluctuations can erode earnings.
Implications for Investors
The pronounced profit increase, coupled with full occupancy, signals resilience in the retail-real-estate sector despite broader macro-economic headwinds such as a softening euro. Investors may view the fair-value adjustments as a temporary boost; however, the reported revenue dip and exchange-rate losses highlight exposure to currency risk. Ongoing monitoring of real-estate asset valuations and foreign-exchange trends will be crucial for assessing BIG Shopping Centers’ future performance.
