YTL Corporation Berhad (YTL) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the 6 months ended 31 December 2025 was RM15,228.1 million, down 3.8% year-over-year from RM15,832.8 million.

• Profit before tax for the period was RM2,040.3 million, a decrease of 7.1% compared to RM2,195.3 million in the prior year.

• Net profit attributable to owners was RM784.5 million, down from RM913.7 million year-over-year.

• Total comprehensive income for the period was RM282.6 million, compared to RM211.8 million in the previous year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the 6-month period was RM4,421.8 million, slightly down from RM4,455.0 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share for the period was 6.80 sen, compared to 8.29 sen last year.

• Net assets per share stood at RM1.46 as of 31 December 2025, down from RM1.51 as of 30 June 2025.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end were RM15,588.8 million, up from RM14,506.9 million a year earlier.

Outlook and guidance

• Cement demand expected to remain resilient, supported by infrastructure projects and urbanization.

• Property segment anticipates gradual recovery, aided by supportive government policies.

• Utilities segment focusing on renewable energy and efficiency, with major hydrogen-ready and solar projects underway.

• Hospitality sector expected to remain stable, driven by travel demand and asset enhancements.

• Digital banking and data center initiatives expected to drive future growth.