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Revenue jumps but losses widen at Davis Commodities (DTCK) in 2025

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Davis Commodities Limited reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $184.2 million, up 39.2% from $132.4 million in 2024, driven mainly by stronger sugar and rice demand in Africa and China. Gross profit rose to $2.9 million from $2.3 million, but gross margin slipped to 1.6% from 1.8% as higher procurement and logistics costs and competitive pricing pressured profitability.

The company posted a wider net loss of $5.0 million, compared with a $3.5 million loss in 2024, and basic and diluted loss per share increased to $4.11 from $2.88. Africa contributed about $110.5 million of revenue and China about $37.1 million, reflecting successful geographic expansion. Cash and cash equivalents were $1.4 million as of December 31, 2025, supported by increased use of bank facilities, while operating cash flow remained negative. Operating expenses grew to $8.1 million, driven by higher legal and professional fees and a sharp rise in allowance for expected credit losses.

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Strong top-line rebound, but razor-thin margins and higher credit costs keep Davis Commodities in loss-making territory.

Davis Commodities delivered revenue growth to $184.2 million, up 39.2%, mainly from sugar and rice in Africa and China. However, gross profit was only $2.9 million and gross margin slipped to 1.6%, underscoring the very low-margin nature of its trading model.

Operating expenses climbed to $8.1 million, with general and administrative costs up 48.2% to $6.4 million. A key pressure point was the rise in allowance for expected credit losses to $1.8 million, reflecting slower collections and increased perceived credit risk on trade receivables.

The company recorded a wider net loss of $5.0 million, and cash and cash equivalents were only $1.4 million at year-end 2025, supported by net financing inflows including $27.7 million of bank borrowings. Future filings will be important to see whether margin improvement, tighter cost control and better working capital management translate into sustainable profitability.

Revenue $184.2 million Fiscal year ended December 31, 2025; up 39.2% from $132.4 million in 2024
Gross profit $2.9 million Fiscal 2025; increased from $2.3 million in 2024
Gross margin 1.6% Fiscal 2025; down from 1.8% in 2024
Net loss $5.0 million Fiscal 2025; widened from $3.5 million net loss in 2024
Loss per share $4.11 Basic and diluted loss per share for fiscal 2025; $2.88 in 2024
Africa revenue $110.5 million Fiscal 2025; 60.0% of total revenue and up about $42.0 million year over year
China revenue $37.1 million Fiscal 2025; 20.1% of total revenue and up about $25.2 million year over year
Cash and cash equivalents $1.4 million As of December 31, 2025; up from $0.7 million as of December 31, 2024
gross margin financial
"Gross margin was approximately 1.6% in 2025, compared to 1.8% in 2024"
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
allowance for expected credit losses financial
"Allowance for expected credit losses increased to approximately $1.8 million from approximately $0.3 million in 2024"
fast-moving consumer goods financial
"primarily related to the Group’s initial entry into the fast-moving consumer goods market in the fourth quarter of 2025"
Everyday products people buy frequently and at low cost—like food, drinks, toiletries and cleaning supplies—that are sold quickly through supermarkets, convenience stores and online. For investors, these goods matter because they generate steady, predictable sales even in weak economies (think of them as the staples in a grocery basket), so companies that make or distribute them often provide reliable cash flow, pricing power and resilience to market swings.
reverse share split financial
"reflect the Company’s 1-for-20 reverse share split of its ordinary shares, which became effective on February 5, 2026"
A reverse share split is when a company reduces the number of its shares outstanding by combining multiple shares into one, effectively increasing the price of each share. For investors, this can help improve the company's image or meet stock exchange listing requirements, but it does not change the total value of their investment. It’s similar to turning many small pieces of a puzzle into fewer larger pieces—nothing new is added or lost, just rearranged.
bank borrowings financial
"driven by proceeds from bank borrowings of approximately $27.7 million and proceeds from a related party"

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-41804

 

Davis Commodities Limited

 

10 Bukit Batok Crescent, #10-01, The Spire

Singapore 658079

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

   

 

Incorporation by reference

 

This report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference in the registration statement of Davis Commodities Limited on Form F-3 (File No. 333-286042) filed with the SEC on March 24, 2025, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
99.1   Press release of Davis Commodities Limited, dated May 15, 2026.

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Davis Commodities Limited
     
  By: /sLi Peng Leck
  Name:  Li Peng Leck
  Title: Executive Chairperson and Executive Director (Principal Executive Officer)

 

Date: May 15, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Davis Commodities Limited Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

 

SINGAPORE, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Davis Commodities Limited (OTC: DTCKF) (the "Company" or "Davis Commodities"), an agricultural commodity trading company that specializes in trading sugar, rice, and oil and fat products, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Ms. Li Peng Leck, Executive Chairperson and Executive Director of Davis Commodities, commented, “In 2025, we delivered a strong recovery in revenue and continued to execute on our strategic priorities across both our core trading operations and new growth initiatives. Demand strengthened in key markets, particularly Africa and China, while higher trading volumes in sugar and rice supported a meaningful rebound in top-line performance. Although margin conditions remained pressured by elevated procurement costs, competitive pricing, supply chain disruptions and slower collections in certain markets, we continued to advance measures designed to enhance operating discipline and improve the quality of growth. Management continues to implement measures to improve liquidity, strengthen working capital management, and support long-term operational sustainability.

 

We were also encouraged by the early progress of our FMCG expansion strategy, which has begun to establish a broader, more consumer-facing growth platform for the Group. Following the rollout of this initiative, our FMCG products have entered major retail channels in Singapore, supporting brand development, recurring revenue opportunities and long-term business resilience. Looking ahead to fiscal year 2026, Davis Commodities will remain focused on operational execution, market expansion, and strengthening business fundamentals across its key growth pillars.”

 

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

 

·Revenue was $184.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $132.4 million for fiscal year 2024, representing an increase of 39.2%.
   
·Gross profit was $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $2.3 million for fiscal year 2024, representing an increase of 23.4%.
   
·Loss from operations was $5.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to loss from operations of $3.7 million for fiscal year 2024.
   
·Net loss was $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to net loss of $3.5 million for fiscal year 2024.
   
·Basic and diluted loss per share was $4.11 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to basic and diluted loss per share of $2.88 for fiscal year 2024. *

 

 

 

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Revenue

 

Total revenue was $184.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing an increase of 39.2% from $132.4 million for 2024. The increase was primarily driven by higher sales of sugar and rice products, supported by increased demand in the Africa and China markets, as well as the expansion of the Company’s trading activities in these regions.

 

   For the years ended December 31, 
   2023   %   2024   %   2025   % 
US$'000                              
Sale of sugar  $116,443    61.0   $86,599    65.5   $127,676    69.3 
Sale of rice   26,440    13.9    18,680    14.1    34,080    18.5 
Sale of oil and fat products   47,623    25.0    26,642    20.1    22,421    12.2 
Sale of others   218    0.1    448    0.3    40    0.0 
Total revenue  $190,724    100.0   $132,369    100.0   $184,217    100.0 

 

In 2025, the Company’s operations in the sugar, rice and palm oil sectors experienced an increase in revenue, primarily driven by the expansion of its business in Africa and stronger demand in China. Despite this growth, the Company continued to face supply chain disruptions, rising costs and regulatory complexities that affected margins, cash flow and overall financial performance.

 

·Revenue from sales of sugar was $127.7 million, an increase of 47.4% from $86.6 million in 2024, primarily due to higher trading volumes.
   
·Revenue from sales of rice was $34.1 million, up 82.4% from $18.7 million in 2024, reflecting stronger demand and increased sales activity.
   
·Revenue from sales of oil and fat products was $22.4 million, a decrease of 15.8% from $26.6 million in 2024, reflecting softer demand and a shift in trading focus and product mix.
   
·Revenue from sales of other products was approximately $0.04 million, compared with $0.4 million in 2024, and primarily related to the Group’s initial entry into the fast-moving consumer goods market in the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

A breakdown of revenue by geographic regions for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025 is summarized below:

 

   For the years ended December 31,   
   2023   %   2024   %   2025   % 
US$'000                              
Africa  $80,637    42.3   $68,448    51.7   $110,478    60.0 
China   17,731    9.3    11,957    9.0    37,118    20.1 
Indonesia   22,502    11.8    12,672    9.6    2    0.0 
Vietnam   9,109    4.8    6,999    5.3    1,060    0.6 
Philippines   19,372    10.2    2,850    2.2    2,832    1.5 
Thailand   13,119    6.9    12,989    9.8    7,662    4.2 
Singapore   18,889    9.9    10,105    7.6    10,259    5.6 
Other countries   9,365    4.8    6,349    4.8    14,806    8.0 
Total revenue  $190,724    100.0   $132,369    100.0   $184,217    100.0 

 

 

 

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·Africa remained the largest contributor, accounting for approximately $110.5 million, or 60.0% of total revenue, representing an increase of approximately $42.0 million, or 61.4%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
   
·China recorded a significant increase to approximately $37.1 million, or 20.1% of total revenue, representing an increase of approximately $25.2 million, or 210.4%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
   
·Indonesia contributed an insignificant amount in 2025, compared to approximately $12.7 million in 2024, as the Group did not secure any import tenders during the year.
   
·Revenue from Vietnam decreased to approximately $1.1 million from $7.0 million, while Thailand declined to approximately $7.7 million from $13.0 million, reflecting reduced trading activity and regulatory constraints in these markets.

 

Cost of Revenue

 

Cost of revenue increased by approximately $51.3 million, or 39.5%, to approximately $181.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, from approximately $130.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily in line with higher sales volumes during the year, particularly in sugar and rice products, together with changes in product mix and elevated procurement and logistics costs.

 

·Cost of sugar sales increased by approximately $41.4 million, or 48.4%, to approximately $126.8 million.
   
·Cost of rice sales increased by approximately $14.1 million, or 75.7%, to approximately $32.7 million.
   
·Cost of oil and fat products decreased by approximately $3.8 million, or 14.8%, to approximately $21.9 million.
   
·Cost of others remained insignificant at approximately $0.1 million.

 

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025, gross profit increased by approximately $0.5 million, or 23.4%, to approximately $2.9 million, compared to approximately $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Gross margin was approximately 1.6% in 2025, compared to 1.8% in 2024, as higher revenue was offset by elevated input costs, competitive pricing conditions and ongoing supply chain challenges.

 

·Gross profit from sugar decreased to approximately $0.9 million, and gross margin declined to 0.7% from 1.4% in 2024.
   
·Gross profit from rice increased to approximately $1.4 million, and gross margin improved to 4.2% from 0.5% in 2024.
   
·Gross profit from oil and fat products decreased to approximately $0.5 million, with gross margin declining to 2.4% from 3.6% in 2024.
   
·Sales of others recorded a gross loss of approximately $0.02 million, compared to a gross profit of approximately $0.05 million in 2024, mainly due to setup costs related to the newly established FMCG segment.

 

 

 

 

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Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses were $8.1 million for fiscal year 2025, compared to $6.0 million for fiscal year 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to higher general and administrative expenses, partly offset by slightly lower selling and marketing expenses.

 

  · Selling and marketing expenses decreased by approximately $0.03 million, or 1.7%, to approximately $1.7 million, mainly due to lower sales commissions.
     
  · General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $2.1 million, or 48.2%, to approximately $6.4 million, primarily due to higher legal and professional fees and a significant increase in allowance for expected credit losses.
     
  · Legal and professional fees increased to approximately $2.1 million from $1.4 million in 2024, mainly due to additional professional services related to the filing of a Form F-3 and implementation of a dual-class share structure, as well as consultancy fees of approximately $1.7 million, of which approximately $0.9 million was settled through share-based compensation.
     
  · Allowance for expected credit losses increased to approximately $1.8 million from approximately $0.3 million in 2024, primarily due to slower collections from certain trade debtors and assessment of potential uncollectability of certain trade balances.

 

Other Income and Interest Expense

 

Other income was $0.6 million for fiscal year 2025, compared to $0.5 million for fiscal year 2024. The increase was mainly due to a write-back of long-outstanding supplier balances after the lapse of the statutory limitation period, while interest income charged to a related party remained stable at approximately $0.4 million.

 

Interest expense increased to approximately $0.4 million for fiscal year 2025, compared to approximately $0.1 million for fiscal year 2024. The increase was mainly due to higher interest expense on bank loans following the utilization of bank facilities granted during the year.

 

Net Income

 

Taking into account all of the above, the Group recorded a net loss of approximately $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of approximately $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 and net income of approximately $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.

 

Financial Condition

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.4 million, compared to approximately $0.7 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase was mainly due to net cash generated from financing activities, including the utilization of bank facilities.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $1.0 million for fiscal year 2025, compared to approximately $0.8 million for fiscal year 2024. The higher cash outflow was primarily driven by the net loss, an increase in accounts receivable of approximately $2.3 million and an increase in margin deposits of approximately $0.3 million, partially offset by an increase in accounts payable and accruals of approximately $3.2 million.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $0.002 million for fiscal year 2025, compared to approximately $0.005 million for fiscal year 2024, and primarily related to purchases of property, plant and equipment.

 

 

 

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Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $1.8 million for fiscal year 2025, compared to approximately $0.1 million for fiscal year 2024. The increase was primarily driven by proceeds from bank borrowings of approximately $27.7 million and proceeds from a related party of approximately $1.7 million, partially offset by repayments of bank borrowings of approximately $26.4 million, repayments to a related party of approximately $0.8 million, finance lease principal repayments and interest payments.

 

* All share and per-share data in this press release have been adjusted retrospectively, where applicable, to reflect the Company’s 1-for-20 reverse share split of its ordinary shares, which became effective on February 5, 2026.

 

About Davis Commodities Limited

 

Based in Singapore, Davis Commodities Limited is an agricultural commodity trading company that specializes in trading sugar, rice, and oil and fat products in various markets, including Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The Company sources, markets, and distributes commodities under two main brands: Maxwill and Taffy in Singapore. The Company also provides customers of its commodity offerings with complementary and ancillary services, such as warehouse handling and storage and logistics services. The Company utilizes an established global network of third-party commodity suppliers and logistics service providers to distribute sugar, rice, and oil and fat products to customers in over 20 countries as of the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

For more information, please visit the Company’s website: ir.daviscl.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure investors that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Davis Commodities Limited
Investor Relations Department
Email: investors@daviscl.com

 

Celestia Investor Relations
Dave Leung
Email: investors@celestiair.com

 

 

 

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FAQ

How did Davis Commodities (DTCK) perform financially in fiscal year 2025?

Davis Commodities grew revenue strongly in 2025 but remained unprofitable. Revenue rose 39.2% to $184.2 million from $132.4 million in 2024, while net loss widened to about $5.0 million versus $3.5 million, reflecting higher operating expenses and pressured margins.

What were the main revenue drivers for Davis Commodities (DTCK) in 2025?

Stronger sugar and rice trading in Africa and China drove 2025 growth. Sugar revenue increased 47.4% to $127.7 million and rice revenue rose 82.4% to $34.1 million, helped by higher volumes and demand in Africa and China, which together contributed most of total sales.

How did Davis Commodities’ profitability and margins change in 2025?

Profitability weakened despite higher revenue in 2025. Gross profit increased to $2.9 million from $2.3 million, but gross margin fell to 1.6% from 1.8%. Net loss widened to about $5.0 million, with loss per share rising to $4.11 from $2.88 in 2024.

Which regions contributed most to Davis Commodities’ 2025 revenue?

Africa and China were the key regional contributors in 2025. Africa generated approximately $110.5 million, or 60.0% of revenue, while China contributed about $37.1 million, or 20.1%, both rising significantly year over year as the company expanded activity in these markets.

What is the cash and debt situation for Davis Commodities at year-end 2025?

Cash improved modestly in 2025, supported by bank borrowing. Cash and cash equivalents were about $1.4 million versus $0.7 million a year earlier. Net cash from financing was $1.8 million, driven mainly by $27.7 million of bank borrowings and $1.7 million from a related party.

How did operating expenses and credit losses impact Davis Commodities in 2025?

Rising overhead and credit losses weighed on results in 2025. Operating expenses increased to $8.1 million from $6.0 million, with general and administrative costs up 48.2%. Allowance for expected credit losses jumped to about $1.8 million from $0.3 million due to slower collections.

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