Serbian retailers Univerexport and DIS report sharp profit declines in 2025

The Serbian retail sector is facing a challenging period, with major players like Univerexport and DIS reporting a significant downturn in their 2025 financial performance. These results echo the struggles of other prominent chains, including Idea and Delez Serbia, indicating a broader industry-wide issue affecting even established companies.

DIS, which recently changed ownership and is now part of the Aman group, has plunged into a substantial net loss of over 7 million euros for 2025. This marks a dramatic reversal from the nearly 2 million euro profit it recorded in 2024. The company also saw a decline in business revenues, further compounding its financial difficulties. The transition in ownership, with Aman taking over in April 2026, adds another layer of complexity to understanding these results.

Univerexport, while still profitable, has experienced a severe contraction in its earnings. Its net profit for 2025 was approximately 638,000 euros, an alarming 89% decrease from the nearly 6 million euros it reported in 2024. Despite this profit drop, Univerexport managed to increase its business revenues by 6% year-on-year. The article also notes that these companies, along with Idea and Delez, are under scrutiny by the anti-monopoly commission, suggesting potential market concentration concerns alongside the reported financial woes. The impact of regulations, such as the decree on margin limitations, is also cited as a contributing factor to these declining results.