METRO S. A.'s consolidated net sales for 2025 reached€1.67 billion, up 3% from 2024. The company continued its growth strategy with steady steps, implementing investments totaling €72 million, with a focus on expanding and upgrading its network, expanding the My Market Local model, strengthening its presence in Cyprus, digital transformation, and supply chain infrastructure.
As stated in a related announcement, METRO has a significant socio-economic footprint in the country. It employs more than 11,000 people, and total wages and benefits for 2025 amounted to €242.3 million, an increase from the previous year. At the same time, its contribution to the national economy through employer contributions, taxes, and fees reached €113 million.
2025 was a year of significant challenges for the market, as the regulatory environment, ongoing interventions in trade policy, increased operating costs, and international geopolitical conditions continued to impact the sector. Despite these pressures, METRO maintained a steady growth trajectory by investing in operational efficiency, technology, customer service, and support for its people.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to €70.1 million compared to €73.9 million in 2024 (a 5.1% decrease). Earnings before taxes amounted to €26.5 million compared to €23.1 million the previous year (an increase of 14.7%). Earnings before taxes correspond to 1.56% of net sales. Investments for 2025 amounted to €72 million, with the largest portion allocated to network expansion.
My Market and My Market Local
My Market continues on a steady upward trajectory, with the chain investing in organic growth, network upgrades, and improving the customer experience. In 2025, 3 new My Market stores opened, while a renovation plan was implemented at 8 stores. For 2026, 5 new stores and 4 renovations are planned.
My Market Local stores continue to be a key pillar of the network’s growth, steadily attracting new partners and strengthening the company’s presence in urban and tourist areas. As of May 2026, the network comprises 74 My Market Local stores, and the goal is to reach nearly 100 stores by the end of 2026. My Market Local stores are already present in select island destinations, such as Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Antiparos, and Heraklion, Crete, and further expansion into island regions remains a key focus of the company’s plans for the coming years.
METRO Cash & Carry
METRO Cash & Carry maintained its leading position in organized wholesale, continuing to invest in penetration of the Ho.Re.Ca. sector, in serving professionals, and in strengthening digital channels. In 2025, the network was expanded with a new store, while the company is preparing its next store in Chios, with the goal of opening it in 2027.
The online store eshop.metrocashandcarry.gr continued its dynamic growth. In 2025, it recorded a 42% increase in customers compared to the previous year, with particularly strong growth in Ho.Re.Ca. customers (+54%). The eshop’s share of the chain’s total sales reached 12.6%, while turnover increased by 49% and orders by 55.7% compared to 2024.
MCC BEST VALUE | Cyprus
METRO’s investment in Cyprus continues to yield positive results. In its six years of operation, MCC BEST VALUE has established its presence in the Cypriot market, now serving as a trusted destination for professionals.
The new store in Nicosia opened in March, further strengthening METRO’s footprint in the Cypriot market. Since 2020, the company has invested more than €20 million in the Cypriot market.
2026 Plan and Investments
Turnover for 2026 is estimated to reach €1.775 billion, as the company continues to implement an ambitious, long-term growth plan. For the 2026–2029 period, METRO S.A.’s investment plan calls for investments totaling over €280 million.
Network expansion remains a strategic priority, both through new My Market stores and, primarily, through the dynamic expansion of My Market Local. METRO Cash & Carry is focusing on further penetration into the Ho.Re.Ca. sector, leveraging the chain’s physical network, distribution infrastructure, and online store.
At the same time, digital transformation remains at the heart of the company’s strategy. New applications and technological solutions are being leveraged to improve productivity, enhance the customer experience, automate processes, and better support employees, partners, and suppliers. The company is also continuing its investments in energy conservation and renewable energy sources.