📈 JAT Holdings 1H Revenue Up 36% to Rs. 7.01 Bn Led by Overseas Growth

JAT Holdings PLC recorded a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 September 2026, driven by expanding international presence and local market growth. • Overall Figures • Group Revenue: Rs. 7.01 Bn (up 36% YoY) • Gross Profit: Rs. 2.46 Bn (up 36% YoY, 35% margin) • Profit After Tax (PAT): Rs. 504 Mn (up 27% YoY) • Profit Before Tax (PBT): Rs. 602 Mn (up 27% YoY) • Operating Profit: Rs. 653 Mn (up 15% YoY) • Regional & Operations Breakdown • Foreign Operations: Revenue surged by 115% YoY to Rs. 2.45 Bn, led by strong recovery in Bangladesh (industrial sales +26%, retail +42%, CoatEX +151%). Gross profit margin in foreign markets rose from 24% to 26%. • Local Business: Revenue rose 14% YoY to Rs. 4.56 Bn. • Sector Highlights • Wood Coatings: Retained market dominance at 57.1% share, revenue up 2%. • Decorative Paints: Recorded 107% revenue growth; launched JAT HeatBlock20 for the industrial sector. • Brushes & Rollers: Maintained leadership with 31% market share and 11% revenue growth. • Furnishing: Grew by 16%, backed by a Rs. 561 Mn project pipeline. • EV Ecosystem (Volt Charge): Invoiced 2,000 chargers for BYD vehicles, app users reached 25,000, and launched a pilot project for electric 2- and 3-wheeler charging in Kottawa. The Group continues to strengthen its manufacturing & chemical integration via its Acrylic Binder Plant and alkyd resin supply network between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to support regional export diversification.