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John Keells Holdings (JKH) has reported a 39% increase in group profit after tax to Rs. 5.82 billion for the second quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, compared to Rs. 4.20 billion in the corresponding period last year.
According to the company’s latest financial results, profit before tax increased by 2% to Rs. 7.95 billion, while profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company surged by 213% to Rs. 5.17 billion from Rs. 1.65 billion a year earlier.
Group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) remained broadly unchanged at Rs. 18.30 billion, compared to Rs. 18.36 billion in the previous year.
However, cumulative EBITDA for the first six months of the financial year increased by 11% to Rs. 34.65 billion.