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Sales and profit acceleration confirms recovery momentum
Petaling Jaya, July 24, 2025 - In line with the Company’s earlier guidance, Nestlé Malaysia delivered positive sales growth for the first half of 2025, driven by solid sales acceleration in its second quarter ended 30 June 2025 (Q2 2025). In this quarter, the Company recorded a turnover of RM1.67 billion, an increase of 9.5% vs. Q2 2024. The strong sales momentum was broad-based across brands and reflects further sales progress following successful Chinese New Year and Ramadan/Hari Raya campaigns in the preceding first quarter. The Company also announced a first interim dividend of RM0.70 per share, the same level as the prior year.
Alongside domestic sales, the Company's export business also accelerated, confirming Nestlé Malaysia’s international competitiveness, while continuing to leverage the Company’s role as the largest Halal manufacturing hub for the Nestlé Group worldwide.
For Q2 2025, Nestlé Malaysia delivered a higher Profit Before Tax of RM148.6 million and Profit After Tax of RM112.1 million, both marking double-digit growth vs. the Q2 2024 baseline. This performance underscores the Company's ability to manage margins amidst sustained volatility in commodity prices through the systematic application of the “Nestlé Virtuous Circle” framework. This approach emphasises a relentless focus on efficiency and cost optimisation to fund brand investments that drive growth and market share gains. The profit improvement also reflects solid top line recovery, supported by a prudent approach to pricing amidst cost increases.
Mr. Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia said, "The second quarter results validate our earlier guidance of returning to healthy growth by H1 2025. Amidst market volatility and intense competition, we continued to drive strong brand plans with effective execution across all sales channels. We remain committed to continue honouring the trust Malaysians place in our brands and products, always Halal-certified and proudly made in Malaysia, by Malaysians and for Malaysians."
Throughout the quarter, Nestlé Malaysia maintained its focus on the strong drivers of preference for its brands and product offerings in an evolving marketplace, namely those associated to quality, taste and nutritional relevance. In combination with its wide distribution network and best-in-class commercial execution, the Company's core products performed well, complemented by product innovations that have been positively received by consumers, helping to sustain market leadership positions.
In Q2 2025, Nestlé Malaysia continued to advance its ESG efforts through impactful collaborations and sustainability initiatives. To further strengthen its commitment to responsible sourcing, the Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) organisation to uphold good trade and sourcing best practices that meet international requirements. Nestlé further advanced its commitment to reenergise cocoa farming in Malaysia, as showcased during the Malaysian International Cocoa Fair 2025 where the Company reinforced its ambition to source 10,000 metric tonnes of locally grown cocoa by 2034.
Advancing efforts in plastic circularity, Nestlé Malaysia further expanded its Project SAVE (Segregate, Avoid, Value, Educate), Malaysia’s largest voluntary Extended Producer Responsibility initiative, by launching Program Selangor Kitar Semula (SELKitar) in partnership with Kumpulan Darul Ehsan Berhad (KDEB) Waste Management, aiming to engage 17,000 additional households in Subang Jaya and Sepang through improved household recycling practices and collection network. Alongside this, the Company deepened its investment in young Malaysian talent by collaborating with local universities under the Nestlé Needs Youth platform, offering internships and mentorship opportunities.
“Our focus remains on delivering shared value to both local communities and the environment. Each of these efforts is a step toward shaping a more inclusive, sustainable future for Malaysia,” said Mr. Aranols.
Outlook
"As we navigate through the second half of 2025, we remain confident in our ability to drive solid growth momentum and profit recovery through the coming quarters. We are mindful and vigilant of the geopolitical uncertainties that may impact the business environment in Malaysia. Despite these ongoing uncertainties, we are committed to upholding our promise to provide great-tasting and nutritious Halal products, under Malaysians’ favourite and most trusted brands. We will further accelerate our journey through rapid digitalisation and pursuing efficiencies that fuel brand investments and innovations to strengthen market leadership, always anchored on a strong understanding of Malaysians’ value expectations and our relentless dedication to positively impact communities and the planet," Mr. Aranols added.
About Nestlé Malaysia: Nourishing Malaysians for Over a Century
Since 1912, Nestlé has been dedicated to nourishing Malaysians and building their trust through our high-quality brands and products. We contribute to food security as well as to the health and well-being of the Rakyat through our trusted brands and a long-term commitment to Malaysia in the form of investments, employment, and various initiatives that uplift local communities. Today, we operate six factories, employing over 5,000 Malaysians, and we are the Halal Centre of Excellence for Nestlé globally. We are committed to providing halal, nutritious, and high-quality products with sustainability at the heart of our business practices - Made in Malaysia, by Malaysians, for all Malaysians.
As the world's largest food and beverage manufacturer, with our headquarters based in Switzerland, Nestlé operates in over 180 countries. With a workforce of over 270,000 dedicated employees, we are driven by our purpose to unlock the power of food, enhancing the quality of life for everyone, both today and for future generations. Our commitment to nutrition, health, and wellness guides our performance, ensuring we deliver on our promise of GOOD FOOD, GOOD LIFE.
To discover more about our century-long journey of nourishing Malaysians, please visit our website at https://www.nestle.com.my/ask-nestle/we-are-nestle.
For more information, please contact:
Shaheen Zaffar
Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
Tel: (+603) 7965 6456
E-mail: [email protected]
Anis Farisha or Yasmin Kadir
acorn communications
Tel: (+603) 7958 8348
E-mail: [email protected]
