JKH's EBITDA tops Rs. 80 b mark with 75% growth

Says recent investments begin to contribute indicating JKH has crossed an inflection point of moving from capital deployment to cash generation Recurring PBT up 143% to Rs. 35.7 b; bottom line up 155% to Rs. 13 b Group revenue gain by 61% to Rs. 572 b Declares 10 cents final interim dividend per share doubling total to 30 cents in FY26 worth Rs. 4.42 b

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JOHN Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday reported a strong financial performance for FY2025/26, with Group EBITDA increasing 75% to Rs.80.01 billion, reflecting the contribution of investments made over the past several years and the continued performance of the Group's established businesses.

Group recurring EBITDA increased 71% to Rs. 78.05 billion, compared to Rs. 45.69 billion in the previous year, driven primarily by Retail, Transportation and Leisure. Recurring profit before tax rose 143% to Rs. 35.72 billion, while recurring profit attributable to equity holders of the parent increased 155% to Rs. 13.24 billion.

"The year under review reflected meaningful progress for the Group, underpinned by strong financial performance and encouraging momentum across new initiatives and ventures," JKH Chairperson Krishan Balendra told shareholders in his review for FY26.

"Over the past several years, we have focused on building the foundations for the next phase of growth through significant deployment of capital. I am pleased that, as we have expected and worked towards, these efforts have begun to translate into improved operating outcomes, broad-based earnings contributions and stronger returns, alongside the continued performance of our established businesses," Balendra added.

JKH Chairperson also said the Group is entering its next phase with strong momentum from the financial performance during this year and from a position of strength considering the broad-based earnings contribution.