{
  "id": 18476423,
  "title": "Unisem recorded 56pct higher net profits in Q3 boosted by higher sales",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/unisem-recorded-56pct-higher-net-profits-in-q3-boosted-by-higher-sales",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-06T09:25:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/11/1572256/unisem-recorded-56pct-higher-net-profits-q3-boosted-higher-sales"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Unisem's net profit surged 58.5% to RM30.72 million in Q3 2026, compared to RM19.38 million a year ago, driven by higher sales volume across its key units. Revenue expanded 23.3% to RM607.66 million, while gross profit rose 38.4% to RM62.18 million. The board approved a 1.0 sen per share interim dividend. Compared to the previous quarter, profits tripled, and profit before tax doubled, attributed to strong margins, improved loading, and efficiency gains. For the nine months ending Sept 30, 2026, net profit fell 21% to RM27.28 million, largely due to foreign exchange losses and higher costs, despite revenue increasing 18% to RM1.64 billion.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Unisem (M) Bhd's net profit rose 58.5 per cent to RM30.72 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026, from RM19.38 million a year earlier, mainly driven by higher revenue following increased sales volume across its key operating units.",
  "key_points": [
    "Unisem's net profit increased 58.5% to RM30.72 million in Q3 2026.",
    "Revenue grew 23.3% to RM607.66 million, gross profit rose 38.4%.",
    "Board approved 1.0 sen per share interim dividend."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}