{
  "id": 1703001,
  "title": "Dutch Lady Malaysia's Q2 profit jumps 63pct to RM38.2mil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/dutch-lady-malaysias-q2-profit-jumps-63pct-to-rm38-2mil",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-18T12:09:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/08/1514007/dutch-lady-malaysias-q2-profit-jumps-63pct-rm382mil"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (DLMI) reported a significant 63.2% increase in net profit for the second quarter of 2026, reaching RM38.2 million. Despite revenue growth of only 2.9% to RM386.6 million, operating profit rose 53.6% to RM52.1 million, and pre-tax profit increased 59% to RM50.8 million. Earnings per share also climbed 63.2% to 59.6 sen. The stronger profit growth was attributed to favorable foreign exchange movements, lower cost of goods sold, and the absence of transition-related one-off costs from the previous year. The core Dutch Lady liquid milk range, refreshed packaging, and the launch of new products like Dutch Lady Omega 3*6 and Dutch Lady Tealive contributed to the sales growth. Managing Director Veronika Utami highlighted the strength of the core portfolio, new product launches, and the benefits of the company's operational transformation. Revenue declined by 2.8% from the previous quarter, mainly due to the absence of strong festive demand, but operating profit and net profit still grew by 23.4% and 27.4%, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, revenue grew by 4.7% to RM784.4 million, while operating profit increased by 37.3% to RM94.4 million, and net profit rose by 40.7% to RM68.1 million. Utami emphasized the growing consumer focus on value and nutrition in purchasing decisions and announced that DLMI would continue to focus on strengthening brands, scaling nutrition-led innovations, and leveraging enhanced manufacturing and distribution capabilities to deliver trusted, accessible dairy nutrition while creating sustainable long-term value.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (DLMI) reported a 63.2 per cent jump in second-quarter net profit to RM38.2 million, despite revenue rising a more modest 2.9 per cent to RM386.6 million.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dutch Lady Malaysia's Q2 profit jumps 63%, reaching RM38.2 million",
    "Revenue growth of 2.9% to RM386.6 million",
    "Operating profit rises 53.6% to RM52.1 million"
  ],
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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."
}