Lion Brewery (Ceylon) (LION.N0000) Q4 25/26 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Group revenue for the year ended 31 March 2026 rose 7% year-over-year to Rs. 132.4 billion, with gross profit up 14% to Rs. 32.8 billion.

• Profit after tax increased 18% year-over-year to Rs. 11.2 billion for the group.

• Total comprehensive income for the group reached Rs. 11.88 billion, up 29% from the prior year.

Financial highlights

• Group operating profit grew 17% year-over-year to Rs. 18.9 billion.

• Earnings per share for the group increased to Rs. 139.93 from Rs. 118.86 year-over-year.

• Net assets per share rose to Rs. 533.02 from Rs. 430.25 year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were Rs. 19.0 billion, up from Rs. 13.4 billion.

Outlook and guidance

• The Board approved a second interim dividend of Rs. 22.90 per share for FY26, not recognized as a liability as of 31 March 2026.

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