KUALA LUMPUR: SD Guthrie Bhd
is looking to wrap the year with a strong performance as it builds on the positive momentum of its new business verticals.
According to SD Guthrie group managing director Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha, it is actively progressing several promising collaborations in the adjacent industrial development and renewable energy business.
He added that there has been meaningful progress in the new business verticals, particularly in the industrial development segment.
"Whilst this is a relatively new frontier for us, we are committed to establishing a clear and impactful path forward, anchored by the
synergistic strengths of our strategic collaborations.
"This is a testament that we are proactively future-proofing our business and unlocking long-term value across adjacent business."
Meanwhile, he said crude palm oil (CPO) prices will be supported by expectations of tighter supply during the coming seasonally low output cycle.
"Despite palm oil’s narrowing price
competitiveness against other vegetable oils, demand is expected to remain resilient, as
Indonesia reaffirmed plans to launch its B50 biodiesel mandate.
"However, volatility in the vegetable oil market is likely to persist amid macroeconomic headwinds, policy and regulatory shifts, and global trade uncertainties," he said.
In the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3QFY25), SD Guthrie posted a net profit of RM935mil, up from RM766mil in the same quarter in 2024. Earnings per share rose to 13.5 sen from 11.1 sen previously.
The group reported quarterly revenue of RM5.41bil as compared to RM5.27bil in the year-ago quarter.
SD Guthrie has recorded a strong performance year-to-date with a RM2.01bil net profit over the three cumulative quarters to Sept 30, 2025.
This represents a 43.75% earnings jump over RM1.39bil in the same period in 2024.
Revenue during the period was 5.65% higher at RM15.4bil against RM14.57bil in the previous comparative period.
In the same statement, SD Guthrie chairman Tan Sri Nik Norzrul Thani Nik Hassan Thani said the group has shown resilience and adaptability in navigating the volatile and uncertain global operating environment.
"With its strong foundation, I am optimistic that Guthrie will sustain its momentum and deliver sustainable growth and long-term value to our stakeholders.”
