Malaysia: Carlsberg Malaysia lifts dividend as 1Q profit rises nearly 5%

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd lifted its dividend payout as festive sales boosted net profit by nearly 5% in the first quarter from a year earlier, The Edge Malaysia reported on May 15.

An interim dividend per share of 24 sen was announced as net profit grew to RM98.94 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1QFY2026), a bourse filing showed. That compares to 23 sen per share declared in 1QFY2025 when net profit came in at RM94.52 million.

Carlsberg, the locally listed unit of the Danish multinational brewer, said it benefitted from a longer selling period ahead of Chinese New Year this year in both Malaysia and Singapore, sending revenue up nearly 10% year-on-year to RM705.95 million.

Looking ahead, the company said it is cautious amid geopolitical tensions, energy and input costs volatility, and broader macroeconomic uncertainty.

“The group’s priorities for financial year 2026 will centre on disciplined value management, cost optimisation and prudent resource allocation, while continuing to invest in our brands, brewery capabilities and digital transformation initiatives,” Carlsberg said.

Carlsberg also said it is closely monitoring and managing potential supply chain risks linked to Middle East tensions to ensure operational continuity.

Shares of Carlsberg were unchanged at RM16.80 at Friday, May 15th’s close, giving the company a market capitalisation of RM5.14 billion ahead of the results announcement.

15 May, 2026