YTL Corp’s 1st Quarter Profit Before Tax Rises 9% to RM976 Million (US$235 Million)

Kuala Lumpur, Thursday 27 November 2025

YTL Corporation Berhad recorded revenue of RM7,641.5 million (US$1,841.3 mn) for the 3 months ended 30 September 2025 compared to RM7,773.9 million (US$1,873.2 mn) for the corresponding 3 months ended 30 September 2024.

Profit before tax increased 9% to RM975.8 million (US$235.1 mn) for the quarter under review compared to RM899.2 million (US$216.7 mn) for the same quarter last year, whilst profit after tax increased 2% to RM664.3 million (US$160.1 mn) for the current quarter compared to RM650.0 million (US$156.6 mn) for the corresponding quarter last year.

Executive Chairman, Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh Sock Ping, PSM, KBE, said, “The Group recorded a solid start to the 2026 financial year. Revenue remained stable at RM7.6 billion, whilst profit before tax for the current quarter increased 9% compared to the corresponding quarter last year, mainly driven by improved performance in the cement, property and hotel segments”.

EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) for the 3 months ended 30 September 2025 increased 3% to RM2.2 billion compared to RM2.1 billion for the 3 months ended 30 September 2024.

Comparison with Preceding Year Corresponding Quarter

3 months ended
30.09.2025
RM million
30.09.2024
RM million
Variance
%
Revenue7,641.57,773.9-2
Profit before tax975.8899.2+9
Profit after tax664.3650.0+2

YTL POWER INTERNATIONAL BERHAD
YTL Power Records 1st Quarter Revenue of RM5.4 Billion & Profit Before Tax of RM660 Million

YTL Power recorded revenue of RM5,360.3 million for the 3 months ended 30 September 2025 compared to RM5,683.5 million for the corresponding 3 months ended 30 September 2024. Profit before tax stood at RM660.1 million for the quarter under review compared to RM664.8 million for the corresponding quarter last year, with profit after tax of RM484.7 million this quarter over RM510.6 million for the same quarter last year.

Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh Sock Ping, Executive Chairman of YTL Power, said, “The Group started the 2026 financial year on a steady note, with revenue of RM5.4 billion for the quarter under review. Profit before tax for the quarter remained broadly in line with the same quarter last year. Performance in the power generation segment continued to moderate, partially cushioned by improved results in the water and sewerage division”.

EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) for the 3 months ended 30 September 2025 increased to RM1.6 billion, compared to RM1.5 billion for the quarter ended 30 September 2024.

Comparison with Preceding Year Corresponding Quarter

3 months ended
30.09.2025
RM million
30.09.2024
RM million
Variance
%
Revenue5,360.35,683.5-6
Profit before tax660.1664.8-1
Profit after tax484.7510.6-5

MALAYAN CEMENT BERHAD
Malayan Cement’s 1st Quarter Revenue Rises 4% to RM1.2 Billion & Profit Before Tax Increases 43% to RM290 Million

Malayan Cement recorded a 4% increase in revenue to RM1,215.4 million for the 3 months ended 30 September 2025 compared to RM1,170.4 million for the previous corresponding 3 months ended 30 September 2024. Profit before tax grew 43% to RM289.5 million for the quarter under review compared to RM203.1 million for the same quarter last year, whilst profit after tax rose 44% to RM200.7 million this quarter over RM139.6 million for the corresponding quarter last year.

Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh Sock Ping, Executive Chairman of Malayan Cement, said, “Higher revenue in the current quarter was mainly due to increased contribution from the aggregates and concrete segment and higher cement exports.

“The increase in profit before tax was driven by the higher revenue, lower repair and maintenance costs and improved performance underpinned by ongoing efficiency enhancements. Supported by strong leadership and innovation, the Group’s ongoing cost management and efficiency efforts have delivered improved performance across all business units, with all divisions excelling in delivering high-value, bespoke products tailored to the evolving demands of the construction industry.”

EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) increased 12% to RM381.2 million for the 3 months ended 30 September 2025, compared to RM339.2 million for the previous corresponding 3 months ended 30 September 2024.

Comparison with Preceding Year Corresponding Quarter

3 months ended
30.09.2025
RM million
30.09.2024
RM million
Variance
%
Revenue1,215.41,170.4+4
Profit before tax289.5203.1+43
Profit after tax200.7139.6+44

YTL HOSPITALITY REIT
YTL Hospitality REIT’s 1st Quarter Revenue Grows 6% to RM140 Million & Distributable Income Increases 11% to RM29 Million

YTL Hospitality REIT’s revenue increased 6% to RM140.5 million for the 3 months ended 30 September 2025 compared to RM132.7 million for the previous corresponding 3 months ended 30 September 2024. Net property income (NPI) increased 12% to RM77.0 million for the quarter under review compared to RM68.9 million for the same quarter last year, whilst income available for distribution grew 11% to RM29.5 million for the current quarter, compared to RM26.5 million for the same quarter last year.

Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh Sock Ping, Executive Chairman of Pintar Projek Sdn Bhd, the Manager of YTL Hospitality REIT, said, “The hotel segment recorded higher revenue and NPI compared to the same quarter last year, underpinned by stronger room demand driven by a robust calendar of entertainment and sporting events, partially offset by the weakening of the Australian Dollar against the Malaysian Ringgit.

“Meanwhile, the property rental segment registered higher revenue and NPI due mainly to new rental income following commencement of the AC Hotel Ipoh lease agreement in April 2025.”

Comparison with Preceding Year Corresponding Quarter

3 months ended
30.09.2025
RM million
30.09.2024
RM million
Variance
%
Revenue140.5132.7+6
NPI77.068.9+12
Distributable income29.526.5+11

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