Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Cargills (Ceylon) PLC has posted a robust start to the 2025/26 financial year, recording a 46.3% year-on-year increase in Group Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs. 2.2 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Group revenue rose 11.2% to Rs. 66.7 billion, driven by strong topline growth across the core segments-Retail, FMCG, and Restaurants. EBITDA for the quarter increased by 11.9% to Rs. 6.5 billion. This performance was supported by seasonal demand, sustained operational efficiencies, and lower finance costs, despite rising overhead expenses.

Strong operating performance across key segments

The Retail segment, comprising Cargills Food City, added 3 new outlets during the quarter, bringing the total store count to ...