News: Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd reported a 73% year-on-year increase in net profit for the third quarter of 2026, driven primarily by stronger sales and lower input costs. The Malaysian subsidiary of Swiss food and beverage group Nestlé also declared a second interim dividend of 80 sen per share, up from 60 sen in the corresponding period last year.
In its Bursa Malaysia filing on Tuesday, the group said the dividend would be paid on Dec 9 to shareholders registered as at Nov 11. Nestlé Malaysia reaffirmed its positive outlook for the full year 2026, saying it would continue to pursue growth through disciplined execution, innovation and responding to evolving consumer needs.
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Strong Brand Portfolio: Nestlé maintains leading positions in several key Malaysian food and beverage categories through established brands such as Nescafé, KitKat, Milo and Maggi, giving it considerable brand recognition and consumer reach.
Sustaining Brand Relevance Through Marketing And Innovation: Nestlé continues to invest in high-profile marketing campaigns, brand partnerships and limited-edition products to keep its brands relevant and engage consumers. Recent examples include KitKat’s Formula 1-themed nationwide campaign, featuring experiential roadshows and exclusive prizes, as well as limited-edition KitKat Dark Ice Cream packaging celebrating Visit Malaysia 2026. The ice cream, launched in 2025, builds on the KitKat Dark Borneo chocolate wafer introduced in 2024, both of which use locally sourced cocoa from Sabah and Sarawak.
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