Lion Brewery (Ceylon) (LION.N0000) Q1 25/26 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the quarter ended 30 June 2025 was Rs. 29.0 billion, a 2% decrease year-over-year, while gross profit increased by 5% to Rs. 6.8 billion.

• Profit after tax for the group rose 10% year-over-year to Rs. 2.39 billion, with earnings per share at Rs. 29.85.

• Total comprehensive income for the group reached Rs. 2.39 billion, up from Rs. 2.18 billion in the prior year quarter.

Financial highlights

• Group operating profit for the quarter was Rs. 3.91 billion, a 7% increase year-over-year.

• Net finance cost decreased significantly to Rs. 22 million from Rs. 116 million year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end stood at Rs. 12.4 billion for the group.

• Net assets per share increased to Rs. 431.45 from Rs. 430.25 at the end of March 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• Management affirms the group’s ability to continue operations in the foreseeable future based on current information.