Mr D.I.Y. Group (MRDIY) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 9.3% year-over-year to RM1,373.7 million, driven by a 7.7% expansion in store network and strong festive demand.

• Net profit rose 10.3% year-over-year to RM192.0 million, supported by improved gross margins and higher transaction volumes.

• Total transactions grew 12.3% year-over-year to 54.1 million, offset by a 2.6% decline in average basket value.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased 11.0% year-over-year to RM667.4 million, with gross margin up 0.8 percentage points to 48.6%.

• Profit before tax rose 10.3% year-over-year to RM258.3 million.

• Basic and diluted earnings per share were 2.03 sen, up from 1.84 sen year-over-year.

• Net cash from operating activities was RM427.6 million, up from RM256.6 million year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end stood at RM334.8 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Plans to open approximately 155 net new stores in FY2026, maintaining disciplined expansion.

• Declared an interim dividend of RM151.6 million for 1QFY2026, representing a payout ratio of 79.0% of PAT.

• Management remains confident in business resilience despite economic uncertainties from global events and inflationary pressures.