Empire Premium Food's Q2 net profit jumps 26pct to RM14mil, declares dividend
KUALA LUMPUR: Empire Premium Food Bhd, the owner-operator behind Malaysia’s largest sushi chain Empire Sushi, saw its net profits increase 26.3 per cent quarter-on-quarter to RM13.7 million for the second quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (Q2 FY27).
Empire Premium Food reported a 26.3% jump in net profit for the second quarter, ending September 30, 2026, to RM13.7 million, as the largest sushi chain in Malaysia posted higher earnings. The company's net profit margin increased to 16.2%, up from 14.8% in the previous quarter, supporting the growth in earnings. Revenue reached RM85.2 million, marking a 0.6% increase from the prior quarter.
Adjusted profits, excluding one-off listing expenses, also rose 26.2%, reaching RM13.7 million. For the first half of the year, revenue grew 25.1% year-on-year to RM169.9 million, with adjusted profits up 19.5% to RM24.5 million. The board announced a dividend of 0.67 sen per share, or RM7.4 million, payable on December 8. Empire expanded its network by opening five new outlets, bringing the total to 156 across 13 states and two federal territories.
The company aims to have around 165 outlets by March 31, 2027, with a focus on strengthening presence in Sabah and Sarawak. Empire's CEO, Nicole Lim, emphasized the company's focus on outlet productivity, operational efficiency, and cost discipline as they expand their network.
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