Nestlé Malaysia's Q3 profit jumps 73pct to nearly RM200mil, revenue at RM1.86bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd’s net profit rose 73.2 per cent to RM197.51 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (Q3 FY26), from RM114.04 million a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR: Nestle Malaysia's net profit surged 73.2% in the third quarter to RM197.51 million, up from RM114.04 million a year earlier. The increase was credited to higher sales, reduced commodity costs, and a focus on operational efficiency and digitalisation. Revenue grew 5.7% to RM1.86 billion, driven by strong domestic demand for key products.
Earnings per share jumped to 84.23 sen from 48.63 sen. For the nine months to September 30, net profit climbed 43.9% to RM557.64 million, while revenue increased 6.7% to RM5.55 billion. CEO Juan Aranols attributed the success to consumer demand for Nestle's trusted brands and disciplined work across teams. The company announced a second interim dividend of RM0.80 per share.
Aranols emphasized Nestle Malaysia's commitment to quality, nutrition, convenience, and value through innovation and local production. The company plans to sustain growth by adapting to consumer needs, optimizing operations, and investing in digitalisation, automation, and local sourcing.
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