Jardine Matheson H1 2026 net profit rises 3% to US$542 million; revenue falls 7% to US$15.92 billion
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Jardine Matheson reported a 3% rise in H1 2026 net profit to US$542 million, despite a 7% revenue drop to US$15.92 billion. Adjusted underlying profit increased 9%. The company raised its interim dividend by 8% and upgraded full-year guidance, initiating a US$500 million share buyback while maintaining parent free cash flow growth of 21%.
- Jardine Matheson posted a 3% rise in profit attributable to shareholders to USD 542 million, while EPS edged up 2% to USD 1.84. * Revenue fell 7% to USD 15.92 billion; interim dividend increased 8% to USD 0.65 per share. * Parent free cash flow climbed 21% to USD 709 million; parent net cash rose to USD 379 million, leaving the balance sheet net cash positive. * Adjusted underlying profit attributable to shareholders increased 9% to USD 735 million; Astra’s underlying contribution slipped 8% to USD 358 million. * Management kept full-year earnings guidance unchanged, upgraded FY dividend guidance to at least USD 2.47 per share, and initiated a new USD 500 million buyback. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) (Ref. ID: NQCD11QTWDQCS3C7) on July 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here