Lion Brewery (Ceylon) (LION.N0000) Q2 25/26 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the group rose 11% year-over-year for the quarter and 5% for the six months ended 30th September 2025, reflecting continued growth.

• Net profit after tax for the group increased 27% year-over-year for the quarter and 19% for the six-month period.

• Earnings per share for the group reached Rs. 39.80 for the quarter and Rs. 69.65 for the six months, up from Rs. 31.32 and Rs. 58.56, respectively.

Financial highlights

• Group revenue for the quarter was Rs. 35.27 billion, up from Rs. 31.84 billion year-over-year; six-month revenue was Rs. 64.31 billion.

• Group gross profit for the quarter was Rs. 8.89 billion, up 25% year-over-year; six-month gross profit was Rs. 15.72 billion.

• Group profit after tax for the quarter was Rs. 3.17 billion, up from Rs. 2.50 billion; six-month profit after tax was Rs. 5.57 billion.

• Net assets per share increased to Rs. 471.09 as at 30th September 2025 from Rs. 430.25 as at 31st March 2025.

• Cash and cash equivalents for the group rose to Rs. 17.25 billion at period end, up from Rs. 13.42 billion at 31st March 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• A first interim dividend of Rs. 17.00 per share for the year ending 31st March 2026 was approved after the reporting period.

• Management remains confident in the group’s ability to continue operations in the foreseeable future.