- YTL Corp declares higher interim dividend of 6 sen per share
- YTL Power’s 4th quarter revenue rises 24% to RM6.3 billion & profit after tax grows 38% to RM471 million
- 2nd interim dividend of 4 sen per share declared, annual dividend totals 8 sen per share
- Malayan Cement’s 4th quarter revenue increases 17% to RM1.3 billion & profit before tax increases 36% to RM362 million
- 2nd interim dividend of 9 sen per share declared, annual dividend totals 15 sen per share
Kuala Lumpur, Thursday 20 August 2026 — YTL Corporation Berhad’s revenue grew 16% to RM8,817.4 million (US$2,155.8 mn) for the 3 months ended 30 June 2026 compared to RM7,568.8 million (US$1,850.6 mn) for the preceding 3 months ended 31 March 2026. Profit before tax rose 38% to RM1,192.8 million (US$291.6 mn) for the quarter under review compared to RM861.6 million (US$210.7 mn) for the preceding quarter, whilst profit after tax increased 19% to RM750.6 million (US$183.5 mn) this quarter over RM629.2 million (US$153.8 mn) last quarter.
The Board of Directors of YTL Corp declared a higher interim dividend of 6 sen per ordinary share in respect of the financial year ended 30 June 2026, compared to 5 sen per share for the 2025 financial year. The book closure and payment dates for the interim dividend are 2 October 2026 and 23 October 2026, respectively.
YTL Group Executive Chairman Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh Sock Ping, PSM, KBE, said, “The Group continued to achieve solid results in the fourth quarter of the 2026 financial year, registering 16% and 38% increases in revenue and profit before tax, respectively, compared to the previous quarter. The increase in revenue was mainly due to improved contributions from most business segments, whilst the increase in profit before tax was driven mainly by stronger earnings from the utilities and cement and building materials segments”.
For the cumulative 12 months ended 30 June 2026, revenue increased 3% to RM31,614.3 million (US$7,729.7 mn) compared to RM30,796.9 million (US$7,529.8 mn) for the 12 months ended 30 June 2025, whilst profit after tax stood at RM2,832.1 million (US$692.4 mn) this year compared to RM3,584.9 million (US$876.5 mn) last year.
EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) for the 12 months ended 30 June 2026 stood at RM9.1 billion compared to RM9.6 billion last year.
Comparison with Preceding Quarter
| 3 months ended | |||
| 30.06.2026 RM million | 31.03.2026 RM million | Variance % | |
| Revenue | 8,817.4 | 7,568.8 | +16 |
| Profit before tax | 1,192.8 | 861.6 | +38 |
| Profit after tax | 750.6 | 629.2 | +19 |
YTL POWER INTERNATIONAL BERHAD
YTL Power’s 4th Quarter Revenue Rises 24% to RM6.3 Billion & Profit After Tax Grows 38% to RM471 Million
2nd Interim Dividend of 4 Sen per Share Declared, Annual Dividend Totals 8 Sen
YTL Power’s revenue rose 24% to RM6,325.3 million for the 3 months ended 30 June 2026 compared to RM5,084.2 million for the preceding 3 months ended 31 March 2026. Profit before tax increased to RM691.5 million for the current quarter under review over RM442.7 million for the previous quarter, whilst profit after tax similarly rose 38% to RM471.3 million this quarter compared to RM342.0 million for the previous quarter.
The Board of Directors of YTL Power declared a second interim dividend of 4 sen per ordinary share in respect of the financial year ended 30 June 2026, the book closure and payment dates for which are 2 October 2026 and 23 October 2026, respectively. Combined with the first interim dividend of 4 sen per ordinary share declared last quarter, this amounts to a total dividend of 8 sen per ordinary share in respect of the 2026 financial year.
Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh Sock Ping, Executive Chairman of YTL Power, said, “The Group posted better performance in the current quarter compared to the preceding quarter, with revenue increasing 24% and profit after tax rising 38% over last quarter.
“The increase in revenue was driven mainly by the higher pool and retail prices in the Singapore power generation segment and the price increase allowed by the regulator in our UK water and sewerage segment, coupled with higher revenue and profit recorded by the data center segment on the back of progressive ramp-up of data halls.
“On the data center front, YTL Power is expanding to Sedenak Tech Park through a strategic partnership with Jland Group for a proposed joint development at Sedenak Tech Park West (STeP) in Johor which will include a new gigawatt-scale data center campus. This proposed development will significantly expand YTL Power’s data center footprint.”
For the cumulative 12 months ended 30 June 2026, revenue remained steady at RM22,022.8 million compared to RM21,801.8 million for the 12 months ended 30 June 2025, whilst profit after tax stood at RM1,760.4 million for the 12 months under review compared to RM2,671.8 million for the previous 12 months ended 30 June 2025.
EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) for the 12 months ended 30 June 2026 stood at RM6.2 billion compared to RM6.8 billion last year.
Comparison with Preceding Quarter
| 3 months ended | |||
| 30.06.2026 RM million | 31.03.2026 RM million | Variance % | |
| Revenue | 6,325.3 | 5,084.2 | +24 |
| Profit before tax | 691.5 | 442.7 | +56 |
| Profit after tax | 471.3 | 342.0 | +38 |
MALAYAN CEMENT BERHAD
Malayan Cement’s 4th Quarter Revenue Increases 17% to RM1.3 Billion & Profit Before Tax Increases 36% to RM362 Million
2nd Interim Dividend of 9 Sen per Share Declared, Annual Dividend Totals 15 Sen
Malayan Cement’s revenue grew 17% to RM1,293.0 million for the 3 months ended 30 June 2026 compared to RM1,109.4 million for the preceding corresponding 3 months ended 30 June 2025.
Profit before tax increased 36% to RM361.7 million for the current quarter under review over RM265.2 million for the preceding corresponding quarter, whilst profit after tax rose 35% to RM223.2 million this quarter compared to RM165.3 million for the corresponding quarter last year.
The Board of Directors of Malayan Cement declared a second interim dividend of 9 sen per ordinary share in respect of the financial year ended 30 June 2026, the book closure and payment dates for which are 11 September 2026 and 2 October 2026, respectively. Combined with the first interim dividend of 6 sen per ordinary share earlier this year, this amounts to a total dividend of 15 sen per ordinary share in respect of the 2026 financial year.
Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh Sock Ping, Executive Chairman of Malayan Cement, said, “The increase in revenue was mainly due to higher turnover in the ready-mixed concrete and drymix divisions, which was driven by higher demand for high-grade, bespoke ready-mixed concrete products.
“The higher profit before tax was attributed mainly to continued rigorous cost management and operational efficiencies, including the increased adoption of renewable energy and waste heat recovery, optimisation of advanced technological systems, and lower operating costs and finance costs, despite higher transportation costs arising from statutory legislation and elevated fuel prices.”
For the cumulative 12 months ended 30 June 2026, revenue grew 10% to RM4,994.3 million compared to RM4,528.2 million for the 12 months ended 30 June 2025. Profit before tax increased 35% to RM1,328.9 million for the financial year under review compared to RM983.5 million last year, whilst profit after tax rose 34% to RM904.2 million this year compared to RM672.8 million last year.
EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) for the 12 months ended 30 June 2026 increased 19% to RM1,692.4 million compared to RM1,417.4 million last year.
Comparison with Preceding Year Corresponding Quarter
| 3 months ended | |||
| 30.06.2026 RM million | 31.03.2026 RM million | Variance % | |
| Revenue | 1,293.0 | 1,109.4 | +17 |
| Profit before tax | 361.7 | 265.2 | +36 |
| Profit after tax | 223.2 | 165.3 | +35 |