Hayleys Surpasses Half-Trillion Revenue Mark in Landmark Financial Year

Hayleys PLC has reported a historic performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, becoming one of the few Sri Lankan corporates to surpass the Rs. 500 billion revenue milestone.

The diversified conglomerate announced that Group revenue increased by 13% year-on-year to reach Rs. 508.9 billion, reflecting broad-based growth across several key business sectors. The achievement marks a significant milestone in the company’s history and underscores its resilience amid a challenging global operating environment.

The Group recorded a Profit Before Tax of Rs. 35.37 billion, while Profit After Tax attributable to equity holders stood at Rs. 18.73 billion. Despite continued global economic uncertainty, Hayleys maintained strong operational performance through its diversified business portfolio spanning exports, agriculture, transportation, consumer products, manufacturing, and renewable energy.

Company officials attributed the strong results to improved performance across several sectors, particularly export-oriented businesses that benefited from resilient international demand and strategic market expansion initiatives. The Group’s agriculture and transportation sectors also contributed positively to overall growth during the year.

Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage stated that the results reflected the Group’s ability to adapt to evolving market conditions while maintaining its long-term focus on sustainable growth and value creation. He noted that Hayleys continued to strengthen its position as one of Sri Lanka’s leading multinational conglomerates despite external economic pressures and changing business dynamics.

Hayleys remains one of Sri Lanka’s largest private-sector employers and exporters, with operations extending across multiple international markets. The Group’s diversified structure has historically enabled it to navigate economic cycles more effectively by reducing dependence on any single industry segment.

The latest performance comes at a time when Sri Lanka’s corporate sector is showing signs of recovery following recent economic challenges. Analysts note that strong earnings from major listed companies provide an encouraging signal for broader business confidence and investment activity within the economy.

With revenue now exceeding the half-trillion-rupee threshold, Hayleys has further consolidated its position among the country’s largest listed companies, while demonstrating the growing contribution of diversified Sri Lankan corporates to national economic growth and export development.

The Group indicated that it will continue to focus on innovation, sustainability, and international expansion as it pursues its next phase of growth in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.