Cargills reports strong 3Q performance

THE Cargills Group has reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating resilience despite severe weather disruptions experienced across Sri Lanka during the period.

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Group revenue for the quarter reached Rs. 70.8 billion, reflecting a 14.5% year-on-year (YoY) increase, while Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) grew 29% to Rs. 7.3 billion.

Profit After Tax (PAT) rose 79.3% to Rs. 2.9 billion, bringing cumulative PAT for the first nine months of the year to Rs. 7.9 billion, a 53.8% increase YoY.

Performance was supported by growth across core business sectors, improved margins, disciplined cost management, and lower finance costs, alongside stronger cash flow and working capital management.