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John Keells profit after tax jumps 39 percent to 5.82 billion rupees in September quarter
John Keells Holdings (JKH) reported a 39 percent rise in profit after tax to 5.82 billion rupees for the quarter ended September 2026. Gains in shipping services, property and financial services offset a sharp fall in vehicle-related earnings.
Summary
Cumulative Group EBITDA for the first half of 2026/27 increased by 11% to Rs.34.65 billion. Group profit before tax (PBT) rose by 2% to Rs.7.95 billion in the second quarter, compared with Rs.7.80 billion in the corresponding period of 2025/26. Group profit after tax (PAT) increased by 39% to Rs.5.82 billion from Rs.4.20 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.