Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Haycarb PLC reported a 5% rise in quarterly profit to Rs 1.42 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with consolidated revenue up 67% to Rs 19.7 billion. Cost of sales rose 89% to Rs 16.2 billion, finance costs nearly doubled to Rs 485.7m and tax expense jumped to Rs 616.6m.
Dividend · Rs 1.70 · XD Apr 15, 2026
Fourth Interim dividend of LKR 1.7/share; XD 2026-04-15; record 2026-04-15; payable 2026-04-28; FY 2025/2026
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down with the ASPI down 0.12% to 21,066.18 and turnover at 3.57 billion rupees. Crossings included John Keells (11,971,313 shares) and Seylan Bank (300,000), and Dipped Products and Haycarb announced cash dividends of 0.76 and 1.70 rupees per share respectively.
Hayleys PLC won the Gold Award for Overall Excellence in Corporate Reporting at CA Sri Lanka's TAGS Awards 2025 for the fourth consecutive year, with the Group securing 21 awards including 14 Golds. Several listed firms on the shortlist also won sector awards, including Haycarb, Kelani Valley, Singer, Dipped Products, Alumex, Talawakelle, Horana and Kingsbury.
Hayleys PLC held the Chairman’s Awards 2025, with Haycarb PLC winning the Overall Award for innovation in specialty activated carbon for silicon‑carbon anode materials and Hayleys Fabric PLC winning an ESG award for a smart energy‑saving stenter system that cuts fuel use and CO₂ emissions. The awards highlighted innovations across energy transition, agriculture and logistics supporting exports and sustainability.
Hayleys PLC presented Haycarb PLC with the Overall Winner Award at the Hayleys Chairman’s Awards 2025 for its HCE 400 Series silicon‑carbon anode materials for lithium‑ion batteries. Hayleys Fabric PLC won the ESG Category Award for a smart energy‑saving system for stenter machines.
Hayleys Group held its Chairman’s Awards 2025, naming Haycarb PLC the Overall Winner for its specialty activated carbon for silicon‑carbon anodes for lithium‑ion batteries. Hayleys Fabric PLC won an ESG award for a Smart Energy Saving System (avoiding 159,600 kg CO₂e per machine annually) and group projects in coconut processing and logistics were also recognised.
Colombo Stock Exchange rose 0.66% as the ASPI closed 150.67 points higher at 23,014.75. Top contributors included Commercial Bank, Carson Cumberbatch, ACL Cables, LOLC and Sampath Bank; turnover rose to 5.7 billion rupees and net foreign outflow was 87 million rupees.
Dividend · Rs 1.05 · XD Jan 9, 2026
Third Interim dividend of LKR 1.05/share; XD 2026-01-09; record 2026-01-11; payable 2026-01-23; FY 2025/26
Hatton National Bank won the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2025 at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce awards on 19 November. Multiple shortlisted firms were recognised across categories, including Commercial Bank, Hemas, Talawakelle, Elpitiya and Kelani Valley Plantations, Dilmah, Dipped Products, Haycarb, Hayleys, DFCC, Teejay Lanka, Singer and Softlogic Life Insurance.
Hatton National Bank won the 'Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2025' at the 22nd BCCS Awards. Listed companies from the shortlist recognised at the event include Commercial Bank, Hemas, DFCC (Green Bond project), Talawakelle TE (Category B winner), Elpitiya, Kelani Valley, Dilmah, Dipped Products, Haycarb, Teejay, Hayleys, Nawaloka Hospitals, Singer and Softlogic Life Insurance.
Hayleys PLC reported record FY2024/25 consolidated revenue of Rs.492.2 billion (up 13%) and profit after tax of Rs.22.5 billion (up 52%). The group was named No.1 in the LMD 100 for the 10th time, retained Fitch 'AAA (lka)', earned USD 685m in exports and sources 74% of energy from renewables.
Hayleys PLC ranked No.1 in the LMD 100 and reported record FY2024/25 consolidated revenue of Rs.492.2 billion (13% YoY), PBT Rs.35.4 billion (+40%) and PAT Rs.22.5 billion (+52%). Exports were $685m (53% of revenue), 74% of energy from renewables and Fitch retained a 'AAA (lka)' rating.
Haycarb PLC merged its fully-owned subsidiary Ultracarb (Private) Limited into Haycarb effective Oct 1. The company said the amalgamation aims to boost its finances and operations; Haycarb, a unit of Hayleys, noted coconut shell charcoal price spikes amid a crop shortfall.
Dividend · Rs 0.82 · XD Oct 10, 2025
Second Interim dividend of LKR 0.82/share; XD 2025-10-10; record 2025-10-12; payable 2025-10-24; FY ended 2025/26
Hayleys Fentons Ltd and Hayleys Electronics Ltd secured Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Tier I certification from Sri Lanka Customs, enabling accelerated customs clearance and streamlined regulatory procedures. The recognition reflects governance across the Hayleys Group and should support improved supply-chain performance for group companies.
Haycarb PLC will merge its wholly owned subsidiary Ultracarb (Private) Limited into the company to boost its finances and operations. The company said the amalgamation will financially and operationally benefit Haycarb; it produces coconut shell charcoal and exports to the USA.
Haycarb PLC posted a 30% drop in June 2025 quarter net profit to LKR 517 million amid higher costs. Revenues rose 36% to LKR 13.6bn but costs increased 51% to LKR 11.01bn, with coconut shell charcoal price spikes from a crop shortfall squeezing margins.
Colombo's ASPI closed flat at 19,975.50 while the S&P SL20 dipped 0.19% to 5,815.64. Ceylon Tobacco said June-quarter volumes recovered to 490 million sticks and profits rose 2% to 7.3 billion rupees, while Haycarb's June profit fell 30% to 517 million rupees.
Haycarb PLC's fully owned subsidiary Puritas marks 30 years, reporting it has treated over 16 million litres of industrial wastewater, 24 million litres of domestic wastewater and 20 million litres of raw water and plans to scale recycling, reuse and ZLD solutions regionally.
Profit-taking dragged the Colombo market down, with ASPI closing 8 points lower (‑0.04%) at 18,877 on turnover of Rs.6.2bn and foreign net selling of Rs.115.2m. COMB, MELS, SAMP and NDB were top negative contributors while JETS, SERV and AEL recorded gains.
Sri Lanka's ASPI rose 0.57% to a record 18,946, with the S&P SL20 up 1.28% to 5,700.54. Gains were led by diversified, financial and consumer shares amid lower interest-rate expectations and ongoing talks to reduce US tariffs on Sri Lankan exports.
Sri Lanka's ASPI rose to 18,838, up 1.60% (297.13 pts), led by gains in John Keells, Sampath Bank, HNB, Melstacorp and Commercial Bank despite a US 30% tariff announcement. Turnover rose to 9.49 billion rupees and exporters were mixed, with Teejay down and Haycarb higher.
Colombo ASPI rose 2.09% to a record 18,541.26 after US tariffs on Sri Lanka were cut to 30% (down 14%), boosting investor confidence and lifting several banks and exporters; Sampath, HNB, John Keells, Commercial Bank, DFCC, Teejay and Hayleys gained while Haycarb fell.
Markets fell as Sri Lanka awaited a US tariff letter: ASPI down 0.06% to 18,032 and S&P SL20 down 0.34% to 5,321. Stocks weighed down included John Keells, C T Holdings, HNB, Royal Ceramics and Ceylon Tobacco; exporters Haycarb, Hayleys Fabric and Teejay Lanka slid while Dipped Products rose.
Dividend · Rs 0.50 · XD Jul 11, 2025
First Interim dividend of LKR 0.5/share; XD 2025-07-11; record 2025-07-13; payable 2025-07-24; FY 2025/26
Colombo's ASPI rose 0.90% to 17,657.60, led by John Keells (JKH) and gains in major banks HNB, NDB, DFCC and Sampath, with turnover of LKR5.6bn. Export‑exposed names were mixed — Dipped Products and Haycarb fell while Teejay Lanka and Hayleys Fabric gained.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI slid 0.23% to 17,394.45 on Friday as profit-taking trimmed turnover; S&P SL20 fell 0.21%. The index was weighed down by Sampath Bank, Hayleys, Cargills, Browns Investments and Commercial Bank, while Teejay Lanka rose after outlining tariff coping strategies.