Malayan Cement Berhad (“Malayan Cement” or “the Group”) has reported a strong financial performance for the financial year ended 30 June 2026 (FY2026), recording double-digit growth in revenue and earnings amid healthy demand across its core businesses. The Group’s performance reflects continued resilience in the construction and infrastructure sectors, supported by its extensive operational network and vertically integrated business model.

For FY2026, Malayan Cement’s revenue increased 10% to RM4.99 billion, compared with RM4.53 billion recorded in the previous financial year. Profit before tax (PBT) rose by 35% to RM1.33 billion, up from RM983.5 million, while profit after tax (PAT) climbed 34% to RM904.2 million from RM672.8 million. EBITDA also registered solid growth of 19%, reaching RM1.69 billion compared with RM1.42 billion in FY2025.

The Group attributed its performance to healthy demand across its core operations, particularly for high-grade and specialised ready-mixed concrete required for increasingly complex construction and development projects. With a broad operational footprint and vertically integrated business structure, Malayan Cement is able to provide reliable supply, wider market coverage and improved efficiency throughout its value chain.

Its established technical capabilities and experience in supplying major infrastructure and development projects have also strengthened Malayan Cement’s position as a preferred supplier for sophisticated projects. These projects typically require stringent standards in terms of product performance, quality and delivery, areas where the Group has continued to build its expertise and capabilities.

Profitability continued to grow at a faster pace than revenue, reflecting the Group’s focus on disciplined cost management and operational efficiency. Key initiatives included greater adoption of renewable energy and waste heat recovery, optimisation of advanced technology systems, as well as reductions in operating and finance costs. These efforts helped offset some of the pressure arising from higher transportation and fuel expenses.

The Group also maintained its positive momentum in the fourth quarter ended 30 June 2026. Quarterly revenue increased 17% to RM1.29 billion, compared with RM1.11 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. During the same period, PBT rose 36% to RM361.7 million from RM265.2 million, while PAT increased 35% to RM223.2 million from RM165.3 million.

The strong financial performance was accompanied by continued returns to shareholders. Malayan Cement’s Board of Directors declared a second interim dividend of 9 sen per ordinary share for FY2026, with the book closure date set for 11 September 2026 and payment scheduled for 2 October 2026.

Together with the first interim dividend of 6 sen per ordinary share declared earlier in the year, the latest distribution brings Malayan Cement’s total dividend for FY2026 to 15 sen per ordinary share. The results highlight the Group’s ability to maintain earnings momentum while strengthening operational efficiency and delivering value to shareholders.