Consumer & Retail · Beverages: Alcoholic
| Year | Revenue | Net profit | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rs 132.4B | Rs 11.2B | 139.93 |
| 2025 | Rs 123.4B | Rs 9.5B | 118.86 |
| 2024 | Rs 109.8B | Rs 8.4B | 105.04 |
| 2023 | Rs 95.0B | Rs 7.0B | 87.40 |
| 2022 | Rs 58.6B | Rs 3.7B | 45.85 |
| 2021 | Rs 49.8B | Rs 2.5B | 30.89 |
| 2020 | Rs 47.8B | Rs 2.8B | 35.15 |
Lion Brewery PLC is a Sri Lankan brewery primarily engaged in brewing, packaging, distribution and sales of a range of beers under the flagship "Lion" brand, and markets internationally recognised brands through licensing partnerships. The Company serves both the domestic market and export markets and is described in its report as Sri Lanka’s largest exporter of alcoholic beverages. Its operations include mainstream production at its main facilities and a recently commissioned Innovation Brewery used to develop new variants and product innovations. The Company also exports products to selected international markets and distributes licensed brands, including exports of Carlsberg products under a licensing agreement. Lion positions its business across local and international channels, focusing on brand segmentation, product premiumisation, export growth (with priority geographies in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia), operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
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Dividend · Rs 22.90 · XD May 26, 2026
Second Interim dividend of LKR 22.9/share; XD 2026-05-26; record 2026-05-26; payable 2026-06-15; FY 2025/26
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 17.00 · XD Nov 19, 2025
First Interim dividend of LKR 17/share; XD 2025-11-19; record 2025-11-19; payable 2025-12-09; FY 2025/26
Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC appointed Anthony Yong, Chief Financial Officer of Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad, as a Non-Executive Director. Yong has held senior finance roles at XCL Education Group, British American Tobacco and began his career at KPMG.
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka reported March-quarter earnings of Rs4.49bn, up 19% y/y, with revenues rising 31% to Rs36.7bn. Group net profit was Rs4.08bn, reflecting a continued demand recovery amid stable prices as the central bank missed its 5% inflation target.
Dividend · Rs 28.70 · XD May 22, 2025
Second Interim dividend of LKR 28.7/share; XD 2025-05-22; record 2025-05-22; payable 2025-06-11; FY 2024/25
Sri Lanka export stocks fell after China warned it would take countermeasures, with the ASPI down 0.11% to 15,599.61. Export-linked names including Teejay Lanka, Dipped Products, Hayleys Fabric, John Keells and Lion Brewery led declines amid weak market sentiment.
Lion Brewery had Ceyline Total Solutions build its first sustainability-focused warehousing and distribution centre in Tangalle in 100 days, using repurposed shipping containers and recycled fittings and applying for solar power. The facility will use electric forklifts, rainwater harvesting and energy-efficient lighting.
Lion Brewery said sales volumes softened after a 6% excise duty hike in January 2025, leaving the Q4 outlook uncertain. It reported December-quarter revenue up 16% to LKR 31.13bn, EPS of LKR 36, and said it paid LKR 74bn in taxes in the nine months to December.
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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