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Nestle Malaysia : Nestlé Malaysia Returns to Healthy Growth in Q2
Nestle Malaysia : Nestlé Malaysia Returns to Healthy Growth in
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[{"type":"text","content":"Back to Press releases Read this in:▪ Bahasa Malaysia (pdf, 184 KB)▪ Chinese (pdf, 336 KB) Sales and profit acceleration confirms recovery momentumPetaling Jaya, July 24, 2025 - In line with the Company's earlier guidance, Nestlé Malaysia delivered positive sales growth for the first half of 2025, driven by solid sales acceleration in its second quarter ended 30 June 2025 (Q2 2025). In this quarter, the Company recorded a turnover of RM1.67 billion, an increase of 9.5% vs. Q2 2024. The strong sales momentum was broad-based across brands and reflects further sales progress following successful Chinese New Year and Ramadan/Hari Raya campaigns in the preceding first quarter. The Company also announced a first interim dividend of RM0.70 per share, the same level as the prior year.Alongside domestic sales, the Company's export business also accelerated, confirming Nestlé Malaysia's international competitiveness, while continuing to leverage the Company's role as the largest Halal manufacturing hub for the Nestlé Group worldwide.For Q2 2025, Nestlé Malaysia delivered a higher Profit Before Tax of RM148.6 million and Profit After Tax of RM112.1 million, both marking double-digit growth vs. the Q2 2024 baseline. This performance underscores the Company's ability to manage margins amidst sustained volatility in commodity prices through the systematic application of the \"Nestlé Virtuous Circle\" framework. This approach emphasises a relentless focus on efficiency and cost optimisation to fund brand investments that drive growth and market share gains. The profit improvement also reflects solid top line recovery, supported by a prudent approach to pricing amidst cost increases. Mr. Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia said, \"The second quarter results validate our earlier guidance of returning to healthy growth by H1 2025. Amidst market volatility and intense competition, we continued to drive strong brand plans with effective execution across all sales channels. We remain committed to continue honouring the trust Malaysians place in our brands and products, always Halal-certified and proudly made in Malaysia, by Malaysians and for Malaysians.\"Throughout the quarter, Nestlé Malaysia maintained its focus on the strong drivers of preference for its brands and product offerings in an evolving marketplace, namely those a...