{
  "id": 16713928,
  "title": "Nestlé Malaysia's Q3 profit jumps 73pct to nearly RM200mil, revenue at RM1.86bil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/nestle-malaysias-q3-profit-jumps-73pct-to-nearly-rm200mil-revenue-at",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-27T06:03:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/10/1564612/nestl%C3%A9-malaysias-q3-profit-jumps-73pct-nearly-rm200mil-revenue"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nestle Malaysia's Q3 profit jumps 73.2% to RM197.51 million",
    "Revenue increases 5.7% to RM1.86 billion",
    "CEO Juan Aranols credits strong domestic demand and operational efficiency"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lower commodity costs and increased operational efficiency are turning strong domestic demand into significant bottom-line growth for the food giant as it prioritizes digitalization and local sourcing.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}