PETALING JAYA: Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd
remains cautiously optimistic on its outlook for 2026, supported by the strength of its brands and the increasing recognition among Malaysians of the nutritional value of milk.
“The company will continue to support local dairy farmers, with the aim of improving both the quantity and quality of domestically produced fresh milk,” it said in a Bursa Malaysia filing.
For the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, Dutch Lady’s net profit rose to RM38.18mil from RM23.4mil in the previous corresponding period, while revenue grew to RM386.55mil from RM375.61mil a year earlier.
The company said growth in revenue was primarily driven by higher sales in its core Dutch Lady liquid milk range, which was relaunched with a new pack identity in the second quarter; strong momentum in the out-of-home channel, as well as positive contribution from innovations, particularly Dutch Lady Omega 3*6 and the newly launched Dutch Lady Tealive range.
“The strong sales performance demonstrates the resilience of our core portfolio, sustained momentum from product innovations and successful acquisitions of new accounts in the out-of-home channel.
It said operating profit for the quarter landed at RM52.1mil, an increase of 53.6% compared to RM33.9mil in the second quarter of 2025.
“The increased profitability was primarily driven by higher revenue, positive exchange rate effects and the absence of transition related one-off costs incurred last year.”
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, net profit grew to RM68.13mil from RM48.43mil in the previous corresponding period, while revenue improved to RM784.39mil from RM749mil previously.
Going forward, Dutch Lady said it will maintain its stringent management of raw material supply to ensure availability of its products to Malaysian consumers.
The company said it will respond to the imminent cost inflation with a double-down focus on cost management, take necessary revenue growth management initiatives where required and ensure it has a fit‑for‑purpose organisational structure to increase effectiveness, reduce the fixed cost base, and enhance its working capital position.
