Ambest Group Bhd posted a sharp improvement in profitability for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q26), with profit after tax (PAT) surging more than eightfold quarter-on-quarter to RM3.44 million from RM0.38 million.
Revenue rose 19.2% to RM24.28 million from RM20.37 million in the preceding quarter, supported by higher sales orders from existing customers and improved production output.
Precision machining remained Ambest’s largest revenue contributor, generating RM19.17 million, or about 79% of quarterly revenue, while sheet metal fabrication contributed RM5.11 million.
For the first half of FY26, the group recorded cumulative revenue of RM44.65 million and reported PAT of RM3.82 million. Adjusted PAT stood at RM7.38 million after adding back RM3.56 million in non-recurring IPO listing expenses recognised in 1Q26.
There are no comparative figures for the comparative quarter and year-to-date, as this interim financial report ended June 30, 2026, is the third interim financial report issued and announced by the company
Managing Director Tan Beng Beng said the stronger second-quarter performance reflected higher customer orders, improved production output and the absence of the one-off listing expenses that weighed on the preceding quarter.
Ambest is also preparing for additional machinery scheduled for delivery in the coming quarter, with remaining IPO proceeds of RM3.78 million earmarked for new equipment to support future production needs.
The group continues to see encouraging demand from the semiconductor industry, supported by artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, data centres, automotive electronics and industrial automation.
Ambest said it remains optimistic about FY26, with a focus on operational efficiency, capacity utilisation, cost optimisation and timely commissioning of new machinery.
