KUALA LUMPUR: Chin Teck Plantations Bhd
is looking forward to satisfactory results for FY26 despite volatile crude palm oil prices (CPO) caused by geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.
Nevertheless, the group said increased demand for global biodiesel is expected to support CPO prices.
The group noted that profit for the year is expected to be lower than in FY25, due to the one-off gain from the sale of land by West Synergy Sdn Bhd in the previous year.
In the third quarter ended May 31, 2026, Chin Teck posted a net profit of RM19.42mil, as compared to RM34.66mil in the year-ago quarter, on revenue of RM59.03mil against RM80.24mil previously.
This brought nine-month cumulative net profit to RM57.17mil as compared to RM84.77mil in 9MFY25. Revenue during the period was slightly higher at RM214.14mil compared to RM212.82mil.
According to the group, the cost of sales during the period was higher, mainly due to the increase in the purchase of fresh fruit bunch and plantation operating expenses.
The board of directors declared a second interim dividend of eight sen per share and a special dividend of four sen per share, with entitlement date for both on Aug 14, 2026, payment date on Aug 28, 2026.
