Consumer & Retail · Food: Major Diversified
| Year | Revenue | Net profit | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rs 184.6B | Rs 7.9B | 8.30 |
| 2025 | Rs 157.9B | Rs 6.0B | 6.27 |
| 2024 | Rs 139.6B | Rs 3.4B | 3.61 |
| 2023 | Rs 126.1B | Rs 2.5B | 2.64 |
| 2022 | Rs 84.5B | Rs 2.1B | 2.18 |
| 2021 | Rs 68.8B | Rs 2.3B | 24.60 |
| 2020 | Rs 69.1B | Rs 2.1B | 22.47 |
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC manufactures and markets non-alcoholic beverages, confectionery and related consumer food products, and is active in the manufacture and marketing of carbonated soft drinks, ice cream and processed meats. The company markets the Elephant House beverage portfolio, including carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) and non-CSD products such as bottled water and fruit juice, and operates extensive manufacturing and distribution capabilities to serve retail and on‑the‑go channels. The Beverages category comprises the Elephant House CSD portfolio (including PET and can formats and brands such as VIBE and Elephant House Lemonade), bottled water and fruit juices, supported by an expanded distribution network of over 90,000 channel partners and manufacturing partnerships including a franchise arrangement with Reliance Consumer Products Limited for the manufacture, sale and distribution of Elephant House beverages in India. The Confectionery category includes multi‑serve and single‑serve products, with brand and portfolio initiatives such as the Wonder range and the IMORICH premium portfolio, and focuses on product innovation, trade marketing and channel execution to maintain market leadership. The company’s operations are centred in Sri Lanka with initial regional presence in South India through franchise arrangements.
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Ceylon Cold Stores reported a profit of Rs.1.06bn for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, down 3% y/y, and approved a first interim dividend of Rs.1.08 per share. Group revenue rose 18% to Rs.50.78bn while net finance costs increased 26% to Rs.727.76m.
Dividend · Rs 1.08 · XD Aug 5, 2026
First Interim dividend of LKR 1.08/share; XD 2026-08-05; record 2026-08-06; payable 2026-08-24; FY 2026/27
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS) posted a 75% rise in quarterly profit to Rs 3.76 billion for the March 2026 quarter, with group revenue up 20% to Rs 50.32 billion. The board approved a final dividend of Rs 3.34 per share payable by June 12, 2026, and quarterly EPS rose to Rs 3.95.
Dividend · Rs 3.35 · XD May 25, 2026
Final dividend of LKR 3.349/share; XD 2026-05-25; record 2026-05-25; payable 2026-06-12; FY 2025/26
Dividend · Rs 1.48 · XD Feb 5, 2026
Third Interim dividend of LKR 1.478/share; XD 2026-02-05; record 2026-02-05; payable 2026-02-24; FY 2025/26
Colombo Dockyard and banking shares lifted the CSE All Share Price Index 0.29%, with the ASPI closing at 22,132.33 and Colombo Dockyard the top gainer at 171.75 rupees. Market turnover fell to 3.7 billion rupees and the exchange recorded a net foreign outflow of 200.46 million rupees led by John Keells.
Dividend · Rs 1.21 · XD Nov 12, 2025
Second Interim dividend of LKR 1.21/share; XD 2025-11-12; record 2025-11-12; payable 2025-12-01; FY 2025/26
The Finance Ministry’s special selection committee has appointed Thulci Aluwihare and Sharmini Ratwatte as Independent Non-Executive Directors to the Bank of Ceylon board. Aluwihare currently serves as a Non-Executive Independent Director at Abans Finance PLC; Ratwatte has held NED roles at Ceylon Cold Stores PLC and BPPL Holdings PLC.
Ceylon Cold Stores Plc reported June 2025 quarter net profit fell 7% y/y to Rs 1,092.7m (EPS Rs 1.15); revenues rose 13% to Rs 43.2bn but cost of sales rose 15% and tax expenses increased 19%.
Dividend · Rs 1.00 · XD Aug 7, 2025
First Interim dividend of LKR 0.997/share; XD 2025-08-07; record 2025-08-10; payable 2025-08-27; FY 2025/26
Consumer retail saw tighter standards and capacity moves. The Consumer Affairs Authority made SLS certification mandatory for all single-use sanitary towels from 8 October 2026, with import inspections. Pelwatte broke ground on a liquid milk plant in Kurunegala to expand fresh dairy. Exporters to the EU were briefed on EmpCo, PPWR and EUDR rules carrying penalties up to €2m or 4% of turnover. Indian SMEs held B2B sessions locally.
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