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Lion Brewery (Ceylon) Q1 26/27 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 26/27 earnings summary14 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue grew 15% year-over-year to Rs. 33.4 billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, with gross profit up 16% to Rs. 7.86 billion.
Net profit after tax increased 18% year-over-year to Rs. 2.81 billion for the group.
Earnings per share rose to Rs. 35.08 from Rs. 29.85 in the prior year quarter.
Financial highlights
Group revenue: Rs. 33.4 billion (up 15% year-over-year).
Group gross profit: Rs. 7.86 billion (up 16% year-over-year).
Group profit before tax: Rs. 4.87 billion (up 25% year-over-year).
Group net profit: Rs. 2.81 billion (up 18% year-over-year).
Company net profit: Rs. 2.57 billion (up 9% year-over-year).
Outlook and guidance
Management confirms a going concern basis, expecting continued operations in the foreseeable future.
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Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC is a Sri Lanka-based beverage company engaged in the production, marketing, and distribution of beer and other alcoholic beverages. The company offers a range of beer products under various brands, catering to both domestic and international markets. It operates a brewing facility and maintains a distribution network across Sri Lanka while also exporting its products to multiple countries. Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC is headquartered in Biyagama, Sri Lanka, and its shares are listed on the CSE.