Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd posted a 40.7% year-on-year jump in profit after tax (PAT) to RM68.1 million for the first half of 2026 (1H26), driven by sustained demand, new product contributions, expansion of its out-of-home channel and continued gains in productivity and operational efficiency.
Revenue for the six-month period also rose 4.7% to RM784.4 million, while operating profit increased 37.3% to RM94.4 million.
The stronger first-half performance was supported by the core Dutch Lady liquid milk range, alongside newer products such as Dutch Lady Omega 3*6 and the recently launch Dutch Lady Tealive range, which broadened the company’s consumer appeal.
For the second quarter, PAT surged 63.2% to RM38.2 million, while revenue rose 2.9% to RM386.6 million. The sharp improvement in profitability reflected favourable foreign exchange movements, lower cost of goods sold and the absence of transition-related one-off costs incurred a year earlier.
Dutch Lady Malaysia Managing Director Veronika Utami said it will continue to focus on strengthening its portfolio, scaling nutrition-led innovation and improving productivity while maintaining disciplined cost management.
