Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for FY2025 rose 12.3% year-over-year to RM25.02 billion, with net profit attributable to equity holders up 38.3% to RM817.3 million.

• Profit before tax increased 27.9% to RM1.51 billion, driven by strong plantation performance and higher selling prices.

• Manufacturing segment posted a loss due to margin pressure and start-up costs, while property development profits declined.

Financial highlights

• Earnings per share (basic) rose to 73.9 sen from 54.3 sen year-over-year.

• Net assets per share increased to RM12.79 from RM12.50.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end stood at RM2.43 billion.

• Total equity grew to RM15.49 billion, with total assets at RM31.74 billion.

• Final and interim dividends totaled 60 sen per share for FY2025.

Outlook and guidance

• Plantation segment expected to remain robust, supported by firm CPO prices and improved yields.

• Manufacturing faces ongoing challenges from margin pressure and forex volatility, but new facilities are expected to improve utilisation.

• Group remains confident of better performance in FY2026, focusing on operational resilience and portfolio optimisation.