Lanka Ashok Leyland (ASHO.N0000) reported FY26 PAT of Rs.3.06bn (vs Rs.1.53bn LY) and revenue of Rs.19.33bn, and the board declared a 300% dividend (Rs.30/share). The company said growth was driven by higher vehicle sales, local value addition, exports and operational efficiencies, and it relaunched premium coaches for tourism.
Lanka Ashok Leyland Plc
ASHO.N0000Consumer & Retail · Motor Vehicles
Annual fundamentals
| Year | Revenue | Net profit | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rs 19.3B | Rs 3.1B | 845.78 |
| 2025 | Rs 9.0B | Rs 1.5B | 422.84 |
| 2024 | Rs 5.4B | Rs 857.8M | 236.90 |
| 2023 | Rs 3.5B | Rs 149.0M | 41.15 |
| 2022 | Rs 6.9B | Rs 343.0M | 94.72 |
| 2021 | Rs 3.0B | Rs 4.5M | 1.24 |
| 2020 | Rs 6.7B | Rs 103.4M | 28.56 |
Recent dividends
- 2026 · first and finalRs 30.00
- 2025 · first and finalRs 20.00
- -Rs 20.00
- 2024 · first and finalRs 15.00
- -Rs 15.00
- 2023 · first and finalRs 5.00
- 2022 · first and finalRs 10.00
- 2021 · first and finalRs 2.00
About Lanka Ashok Leyland Plc
Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC assembles, markets and sells commercial vehicles and related products and services in Sri Lanka. The company operates local assembly facilities and is the only assembler of heavy commercial vehicles in the country, serving bus, light truck and heavy truck markets as well as supplying fully built vehicles. Its principal activities include new vehicle sales and assembly, spare parts distribution, vehicle repairs and reconditioning, vehicle hiring services and diesel generator sales. The company markets a light truck model, DOST (including an electric variant), and is developing an electric bus range under the 'SWITCH' brand; it operates in collaboration with joint venture partners Ashok Leyland India and the Government of Sri Lanka. Lanka Ashok Leyland also provides after-sales support and workshop services, runs a technical training institute to develop skilled personnel, and has initiated limited export consignments (e.g., to the Maldives) while exploring other right-hand drive markets.
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Dividend · Rs 30.00 · XD Aug 17, 2026
First And Final dividend of LKR 30/share; XD 2026-08-17; record 2026-08-17; payable 2026-09-07; FY 2025/26
Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC (ASHO.N0000) reported H1 profit of Rs. 1.17 billion and revenue of Rs. 7.75 billion for the half-year to Sept 30, 2025. The company cited local manufacturing and government support as drivers and plans to relaunch 80 Ultra Low Floor AC buses with an attractive financing package for private operators.
Lanka Ashok Leyland reported a H1 profit of Rs.1.17 billion and revenue of Rs.7.75 billion for the six months to 30 Sep 2025. The company plans to relaunch 80 Ultra Low Floor AC buses with an attractive financing package and is expanding local manufacturing in collaboration with the government.
Lanka Ashok Leyland reported export revenues of 140 million in 2025 (down from 255 million a year earlier), said initial consignments were delivered to the Maldives and that it is exploring export opportunities in right-hand-drive African markets. It also plans to introduce electric commercial vehicles in Sri Lanka.
Dividend · Rs 20.00 · XD Aug 12, 2025
First And Final dividend of LKR 20/share; XD 2025-08-12; record 2025-08-12; payable 2025-08-29; FY 2024/25
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