PETALING JAYA: Bonia Corp Bhd
is cautious on the economic environment as consumer sentiment remains subdued.
The company said the fashion industry faces rising operational costs which compounds the weaker operating environment.
In the face of this, Bonia said it will remain vigilant in optimising costs while pursuing growth through its digital channels and exploring strategic opportunities with other brands.
For its second quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 (2Q26), net profit dropped by more than half year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM4.8mil as revenue remained relatively flat at RM110.1mil.
The company said revenue for the quarter was mainly driven by the consolidation of financial results from its food and beverage business.
Earnings decreased on several factors, including higher operating costs from service taxes which were imposed on lease rentals effective Jul 1, 2025 and increase in depreciation of right-of-use assets and property, plant, and equipment.
Bonia declared an interim dividend of two sen per share that will be paid out on March 27 and go-ex on March 9.
Its year-to-date performance saw its revenue increasing 3.8% y-o-y to RM195.4mil on higher online sales following successful promotional campaigns and improved visibility across digital platforms.
The increase was also attributable to the consolidation of its financial results from the food and beverage business, the company said.
