Consumer & Retail · Beverages: Alcoholic
| Year | Revenue | Net profit | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rs 141.3B | Rs 14.7B | 3.19 |
| 2024 | Rs 115.4B | Rs 14.3B | 3.12 |
| 2023 | Rs 123.4B | Rs 18.8B | 4.10 |
| 2022 | Rs 107.1B | Rs 8.0B | 1.74 |
| 2021 | Rs 92.8B | Rs 7.3B | 1.58 |
| 2020 | Rs 81.6B | Rs 5.8B | 1.25 |
| 2019 | Rs 81.7B | Rs 5.4B | 1.17 |
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC is an alcoholic beverages group that produces, imports and markets spirits and related products in Sri Lanka. Its distilled spirits are crafted from 100% pure coconut spirit and the company is described in its reports as Sri Lanka’s market leader in the core distilled spirits segment. The group holds a Fitch AAA (lka) rating. In 2024 the group expanded into brewing through the acquisition of Heineken Lanka, rebranded as DCSL Breweries Lanka Ltd, and launched a portfolio of locally brewed beers including DCSL Lager, DCSL Strong and DCSL Stout. The broader group also undertakes agricultural activities and a range of service businesses to support its diversified portfolio and distribution footprint in Sri Lanka.
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Dividend · Rs 1.00 · XD Jul 8, 2026
Third Interim dividend of LKR 1/share; XD 2026-07-08; record 2026-07-08; payable 2026-07-24; FY 2025-2026
Melstacorp sold 2 million shares of Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka on 11 March at Rs.59 each (≈Rs.118m), trimming its holding from 92.40% to 92.35% while retaining control.
Melstacorp PLC sold 2 million shares (0.04% stake) of Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC on 19 Feb at Rs.59.50/share, raising Rs.119 million and reducing its holding to 92.40%. Distilleries closed at Rs.59 (-0.30) and Melstacorp at Rs.181.25 (-1.75); Melstacorp assets/share Rs.131.99 and DCSL net assets Rs.4.14 (end-Dec 2025).
Dividend · Rs 1.00 · XD Mar 4, 2026
Second Interim dividend of LKR 1/share; XD 2026-03-04; record 2026-03-04; payable 2026-03-20; FY 2025/2026
Government's Excise Notification No.03/2025 raises one‑time Industry Entry Fees up to Rs.25m for distilleries (Rs.5m for palmrah arrack), Rs.5m for bottling plus higher annual fees and security deposits, and Rs.10–15m for certain retail licences; existing licensees must top up deposits within 30 days.
Dividend · Rs 1.00 · XD Dec 3, 2025
First Interim dividend of LKR 1/share; XD 2025-12-03; record 2025-12-04; payable 2025-12-22; FY 2025-26
Colombo ASPI rose 0.86% to 21,521.06 on Thursday, driven by continued interest in banks and financials. Top contributors included Sampath Bank, Ceylon Tobacco, Central Finance, Senkadagala Finance and Distilleries Company; turnover was 9.3 billion rupees.
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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