Mr D.I.Y. Group (MRDIY) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for 2QFY2026 rose 3.6% year-over-year to RM1,257.3 million, driven by a 7.2% expansion in store network to 1,610 stores, though like-for-like sales declined due to festive timing effects.

• Profit before tax (PBT) and profit after tax (PAT) for 2QFY2026 were RM180.8 million and RM134.4 million, down 14.7% and 15.2% year-over-year, respectively, due to higher expenses and lower average basket value.

• For the first half of 2026, revenue grew 6.5% year-over-year to RM2,631.0 million, with total transactions up 9.8% to 106.2 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for 2QFY2026 increased 2.9% year-over-year to RM596.2 million, with a gross profit margin of 47.4%.

• Administrative expenses rose 17.6% year-over-year to RM62.8 million, and other operating expenses increased 10.8% to RM343.3 million, mainly due to higher staff costs, utilities, and depreciation.

• Basic and diluted earnings per share for 2QFY2026 were 1.42 sen, compared to 1.67 sen in 2QFY2025.

• Net assets per share as at 30 June 2026 stood at 19.32 sen, down from 21.28 sen at 31 December 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• Management remains focused on sustainable growth, disciplined capital allocation, and operational efficiency.

• The Group will continue measured expansion, guided by store-level economics and prudent capital allocation, while monitoring inflationary pressures and geopolitical risks.