Srilanka, Nov. 3 -- John Keells Holdings (JKH) reported a 39 percent rise in profit after tax to 5.82 billion rupees for the quarter ended September 2026. Gains in shipping services, property and financial services offset a sharp fall in vehicle-related earnings.
Pre-tax profit edged up 2 percent to 7.95 billion rupees from 7.80 billion a year earlier. Profit attributable to shareholders of the parent rose 213 percent to 5.17 billion rupees from 1.65 billion. The company said the increase mainly reflects the lower effective contribution from John Keells CG Auto (JKCG), in which the group holds 50 percent.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) were flat at 18.30 billion rupees, against 18.36 billion a year e...