Johor Plantations Group Achieves PAT of RM343.6 million for FY2025

^{JPG’s Integrated Sustainable Palm Oil Complex (iSPOC), currently under development in Sedili, Kota Tinggi.}

The Group declared a dividend payout of 7.00 sen per share for FY2025, marking its seventh consecutive quarterly dividend.

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG or the Group) closed the financial year ended 31 December 2025 (FY2025) on a strong note, delivering stronger revenue growth, a 34.2% increase in profit after tax (PAT) and sustained earnings momentum through the fourth quarter.

For FY2025, the Group recorded revenue of RM1.7 billion, representing a 13.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase, driven by higher delivery and processing volumes across its operations. Gross profit rose to RM636.8 million, reflecting improved operational efficiency and effective margin management.

PAT increased 34.2% YoY to RM343.6 million, while earnings per share (EPS) rose to 13.80 sen, demonstrating the Group’s ability to convert operational scale and execution into solid financial outcomes.

For the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2025 (4QFY2025), JPG delivered RM87.2 million in PAT, supported by resilient processing volumes across crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel (PK), despite softer market pricing towards year-end.

FY2025 performance was driven by disciplined operational execution across its operations. Improved mill utilisation and higher intake of external crops lifted fresh fruit bunches (FFB) processed by 6.4% to 1.58 million MT. At the estate level, continued focus on agronomic practices translated into stronger FFB yields of 22.82 MT/ha, signaling higher productivity per hectare.

Higher FFB availability flowed directly into greater CPO output, with CPO delivery volumes increasing by 5.8%, supported by higher mill throughput.

Alongside volume growth, the Group benefited from a favourable pricing environment. Average CPO selling prices rose by 3.5% against FY2024 prices to RM4,480/MT, outperforming benchmark MPOB prices, while PK prices surged by 27.7% against FY2024 prices to RM3,671/MT, providing a meaningful uplift to revenue and margins.

These gains were further reinforced by mechanisation initiatives, which improved fruit quality and operational consistency, lifting oil extraction rate (OER) to 20.57% at Identity Preserved mills. Higher OER ensured that more oil was extracted from each tonne of FFB processed maximising value capture across the production chain.

In addition, the Group’s results were supported by strict cost control measures and financial discipline, which led to lower administrative and finance costs. These efficiencies at the corporate level contributed positively to overall profitability, reinforcing the Group’s focus on sustainable cost management and operational resilience.

Replicating last year’s payout ratio, the Board has once again declared a dividend payout of over 50% for FY2025, bringing the total dividend to 7.00 sen per share for the full financial year. Since its listing in July 2024, JPG has declared a total of 12.25 sen per share in dividends, with recurring quarterly payments to shareholders.

Managing Director Mohd Faris Adli Shukery described FY2025 as a year marked by strong execution and consistent delivery for JPG.

“2025 was a year of disciplined execution translating into strong financial outcomes. Improvements in productivity, efficiency, and mill throughput delivered robust earnings growth while maintaining healthy cash flow and rewarding shareholders.

“The higher volumes of FFB processed across our mills reflect both operational strength and effective engagement with independent smallholders, including both MSPO and RSPO certified suppliers. As we move closer to completing Integrated Sustainable Palm Oil Complex (iSPOC) in 2026, we are developing into an integrated, diversified and resilient Group for the long term.”

About Johor Plantations Group Berhad

Established in 1978, Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG) is a subsidiary of Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johor Corporation (JCorp). JPG is principally involved in the cultivation of oil palm and the production of crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernels. Its core operations focus on owning, managing, and harvesting fresh fruit bunches (FFB) from estates located primarily in the state of Johor. JPG’s subsidiaries support its upstream activities through the production of biomethane, sales of oil palm seedlings, trading of palm oil products, and the supply of agricultural machinery, plantation-related products, training, and safety services.JPG was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 9 July 2024. All of JPG’s plantations are 100% certified under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standards. The company is also developing an Integrated Sustainable Palm Oil Complex (iSPOC), a centralised processing and logistics hub to improve operational efficiency, traceability, and future downstream readiness. JPG has outlined a ten-year strategic roadmap focused on optimising upstream performance, expanding third-party crop sourcing, and supporting long-term sustainable growth.

For more information, please visit www.johorplantations.com

SOURCE: Johor Plantations Group Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Johor Plantations Group Berhad

Name: Dalilah Ibrahim
Head, Corporate Communication
Tel: 012-328 1727
Email: dalilah@johorplantations.com

Name: Hamidah Ghazali
Senior Executive, Corporate Communication
Tel: 017-770 6096
Email: hamida@johorplantations.com

--BERNAMA