PETALING JAYA, 23 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (Dutch Lady Malaysia) recorded a 63.2% increase in profit after tax to RM38.2 million for the second quarter ended 30 June 2026, supported by innovation, stronger operational efficiency and resilient consumer demand.
Revenue for the quarter increased 2.9% to RM386.6 million, while operating profit rose 53.6% to RM52.1 million and profit before tax increased 59% to RM50.8 million.
Earnings per share also rose 63.2% to 59.6 sen.
Dutch Lady Malaysia said growth was led by its core liquid milk range following its relaunch with a refreshed pack identity, as well as continued growth in the out-of-home channel.
New product introductions, particularly Dutch Lady Omega 3*6 and the recently launched Dutch Lady Tealive range, also contributed positively to sales performance.
The stronger growth in profitability compared with revenue was attributed to favourable foreign exchange movements, lower cost of goods sold and the absence of transition-related one-off costs incurred in the corresponding period last year.
The company also said continued productivity gains and enhancements to its operating model had improved efficiency and operating leverage.
Compared with the preceding quarter, revenue declined 2.8% following exceptionally strong festive-driven demand and support from the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme in the first quarter.
However, operating profit increased 23.4% to RM52.1 million, while profit after tax rose 27.4% to RM38.2 million, supported by effective execution, favourable product mix and greater cost efficiency.
Managing Director of Dutch Lady Malaysia Veronika Utami said the quarterly performance reflected the strength of the company’s core portfolio, recent product launches and its operational transformation.
“This quarter’s performance reflects the strength of our core portfolio, the positive contribution of our recent product launches and the benefits of the operational transformation journey we have undertaken over the past few years,” she said.
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Utami said growth in the liquid milk range and out-of-home channel, together with the response to Dutch Lady Omega 3*6 and Dutch Lady Tealive, supported revenue, while improved productivity and cost discipline strengthened profitability.
“We continue to see consumers place increasing importance on both, value and nutrition in their purchasing decisions. In the second half, we will remain focused on strengthening our brands, scaling relevant nutrition-led innovations and using our enhanced manufacturing and distribution capabilities to deliver trusted, accessible dairy nutrition while creating sustainable long-term value,” she added.
For the first six months of 2026, Dutch Lady Malaysia recorded revenue of RM784.4 million, up 4.7% from the corresponding period last year.
Operating profit increased 37.3% to RM94.4 million, while profit after tax rose 40.7% to RM68.1 million.
The first-half performance was supported by sustained demand across key product categories, expansion of the out-of-home channel, contributions from new products and continued improvements in productivity and operational efficiency.
Dutch Lady Malaysia also highlighted its transition to an IR4.0-enabled manufacturing facility and integrated Distribution Centre in Bandar Enstek, which it said had strengthened its agility and scalability.
The enhanced capabilities are expected to support the company’s response to changing consumer preferences and market conditions while strengthening its capacity for innovation and long-term growth.
Looking ahead, Dutch Lady Malaysia said Malaysia’s economy remained resilient, although the operating environment continued to be affected by global geopolitical uncertainties, commodity price volatility and inflationary pressures on selected input costs.
The company said demand for essential nutrition products remained resilient and that government support measures, including the SARA programme, continued to support household spending among targeted consumer segments.
Dutch Lady Malaysia said it would continue to focus on portfolio strengthening, nutrition-led innovation, productivity improvements and disciplined cost management, while working with local farmers to support the development of Malaysia’s dairy ecosystem. – The Capital Post
