Nestlé Malaysia posted a net profit of RM155 million for the second quarter ending June 30, 2026, up 38% from a year earlier, driven by stronger sales and cost efficiencies [1, 2, 3, 4]. Revenue grew 8.7% year-on-year to RM1.81 billion during the quarter [1, 2, 3, 4]. The company announced an interim dividend of 80 sen per share, payable on October 1, up from 70 sen a year ago [1, 2, 3, 4].

For the first half of FY2026, Nestlé Malaysia’s net profit rose 31.7% year-on-year to about RM360 million, with revenue increasing 7.4% to RM3.69 billion [1, 2, 3]. The performance was supported by broad-based revenue growth from steady domestic demand and resilient exports [1, 2, 3, 4].

Nestlé Malaysia CEO Juan Arano said the results demonstrate the strength of its diversified product portfolio and ability to meet changing consumer demands: "Our performance shows that with a strong product portfolio and ability to rapidly meet changing consumer demands while focusing on long-term value creation, our brands can sustainably meet consumer expectations" [3]. He added that despite global uncertainties, the company remains confident in delivering a robust financial performance this year [3].

Nestlé is investing in digitalisation, automation, and AI technologies to improve operational efficiency, agility, and competitiveness [1, 2, 3, 4]. CIMB Securities noted that despite commodity price hikes related to Middle East conflicts, raw materials like coffee and cocoa remained below last year’s levels, supporting margin resilience [5, 6]. CIMB reported a core net profit of RM168.3 million for Q2, slightly higher than company figures, and an 18.6% increase in core profit for 1H2026 to RM348.6 million [5, 6].

CIMB also highlighted risks including geopolitical tensions, currency depreciation, and potential consumer shifts to cheaper alternatives if prices increase prematurely [5, 6]. The group emphasized its commitment to operational efficiency, cost discipline, brand-building, and product innovation to drive sales and mitigate cost pressures [6].

Nestlé Malaysia’s share price rose modestly on the day of the earnings release, closing around RM91.78 or RM93.66 according to some sources, recovering after a more than 15% decline since early May [1, 2, 7]. Market capitalization estimates ranged from RM21.5 billion to RM22.8 billion on July 28 [1, 2, 5, 6].

The interim dividend of 80 sen per share is scheduled to be paid on October 1, 2026 [1, 2, 3].