PETALING JAYA: Nestle (M) Bhd
, the purveyor of Maggi noodles and Milo chocolate malt drinks, has reported a 33.5% jump in net profit to RM114.04mil for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025, (3Q25) compared to the same quarter a year ago driven by topline improvement, disciplined cost management and operational efficiency.
For the quarter under review, the company disclosed that profit before tax (PBT) surged 71.4% to RM178.4mil compared to 3Q24. Revenue grew 22% to RM1.8bil on contributions from domestic and export sales as well as the comparatively low base from 3Q24.
Year-to-date (y-t-d), the company’s net profit increased 3.5% to RM387.5mil compared to the same period a year ago, driven by domestic demand and double-digit expansion in export sales, reflecting Nestle’s halal-certified, Malaysian-manufactured product portfolio as well as Nestle Malaysia’s competitive industrial footprint.
PBT increased 10.4% in the same period to RM489.2mil compared to the same period a year ago.
In a separate announcement to the stock exchange, the company said in line with the quarter and y-t-d performance, its board of directors have declared a second interim dividend of 60 sen per share, bringing total y-t-d dividend to RM1.30 per share.
Nestle Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols said in a statement that the company’s performance through 3Q confirms the relevance of its strategies and distribution capabilities, as well as Malaysians’ continued trust in its brands.
He noted that the company continues to maintain its strategic role as the global group’s largest halal manufacturing hub and a base for innovation, with the factory in Sri Muda in Shah Alam, Selangor selected as the main manufacturing site in Asia for Nescafe Espresso Concentrate.
On the outlook for Nestle Malaysia, Aranols said: “As we advance to conclude the year, we reconfirm our earlier guidance.
“We will continue to build on our well established and deeply rooted presence in Malaysia to deliver long-term value through innovation, operational excellence and a deep understanding of Malaysian consumers and their evolving needs.
“We will continue to remain rigorous in optimising resources and creating value across every dimension of our value chain,” he said.
He added that the company’s ambitions continue to be the delivery of long-term value for people, communities and the planet.
