YTL Power International Berhad (YTLPOWR) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the nine months ended 31 March 2026 was RM15.70 billion, down 3.4% year-over-year, with profit before tax at RM1.71 billion, a 23.8% decrease from the prior year.

• Net profit attributable to owners was RM1.26 billion, down from RM1.73 billion year-over-year.

• The group declared an interim dividend of 4 sen per share for FY2026.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the nine months was RM3.58 billion, down from RM4.04 billion year-over-year.

• EBITDA for the period was RM4.47 billion, compared to RM4.85 billion in the prior year.

• Basic EPS for the nine months was 14.69 sen, down from 21.29 sen year-over-year.

• Net assets per share stood at RM2.56 as of 31 March 2026.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end were RM8.16 billion, down from RM13.66 billion a year earlier.

Outlook and guidance

• Power Generation expects stable demand, with focus on operational efficiency and diversification; a 600MW hydrogen-ready CCGT plant is under construction, targeted for completion in December 2027.

• Wessex Water received a favorable CMA determination, supporting long-term financial resilience and asset base growth.

• Telecommunications segment aims to grow its 5G subscriber base and expand innovative offerings.

• Data Center business is expanding capacity and investing in green energy, with plans to reach 1,000MW.

• Digital banking and AI initiatives are expected to drive future growth in investment holding activities.