Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK) Q2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q2 FY2025 rose 16.2% year-over-year to RM6.34 billion, with net profit up 12.7% to RM170.9 million.

• Half-year revenue increased 10.7% to RM12.28 billion, and net profit grew 4.0% to RM433.3 million compared to the same period last year.

• Earnings per share for the quarter was 14.0 sen, up 34.1% year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income for the half-year reached RM645.4 million, up from RM525.2 million a year ago.

Financial highlights

• Q2 profit before tax increased 15.0% year-over-year to RM269.9 million.

• Operating profit for the half-year was RM1.67 billion, up from RM1.38 billion last year.

• Net cash used in operating activities was RM17.0 million for the half-year, compared to RM1.03 billion generated last year.

• Interim dividend of 20 sen per share declared, matching last year.

Outlook and guidance

• Plantation segment expected to sustain performance, with CPO prices projected between RM3,800/mt and RM4,200/mt.

• FFB production anticipated to normalise in H2 as weather improves.

• Manufacturing faces volatility due to tariffs and currency, with Oleochemical division showing resilience.

• Group adopts a prudent stance amid macroeconomic and commodity market volatility.