Kossan Rubber's 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM64.47 Mln
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) had more than doubled to RM64.47 million from RM31.15 million in 2Q 2025, supported by improved performance across its divisions.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Kossan said profit from its gloves division increased during the quarter, driven by higher revenue and lower production costs from improved production efficiencies.
Meanwhile, profit from its technical rubber products (TRP) division also increased, supported by higher-margin products, while profit from its cleanroom division rose on higher revenue and lower production costs.
Revenue for the quarter increased to RM568.88 million from RM382.19 million in 2Q 2025, driven by higher revenue across all divisions.
Revenue from the gloves and cleanroom divisions increased 53.43 per cent and 34.68 per cent, respectively, driven by higher average selling prices (ASPs) and sales volume, while revenue from the TRP division rose 23.34 per cent, due to higher deliveries of TRP products.
For the first six months of 2026 (1H 2026), Kossan delivered a higher net profit of RM103.99 million from RM66.81 million in 1H 2025, while revenue increased to RM1.04 billion from RM869.54 million previously.
On prospects, Kossan said it will continue to focus on strengthening operational efficiency and cost competitiveness through automation, digitalisation, disciplined cost management and productivity improvements.
"The group will also continue to closely monitor ASP movements, customers’ ordering patterns, foreign exchange movements and raw material costs, while leveraging its established foreign exchange risk management practices to mitigate the impact of currency volatility," it said.
It added that its TRP division is expected to remain resilient amid a mixed market environment in 2026, with demand from the infrastructure sector expected to continue its gradual recovery.
Kossan noted that the automotive sector is likely to remain subdued due to cost pressures, foreign exchange movements and global trade uncertainties.
"The group will continue to leverage its diversified customer base, strengthen operational efficiency and maintain disciplined cost management to support the division’s performance," it said.
-- BERNAMA