KCG reported its first-half 2026 net profit of THB 276.8 million, marking an increase of 25.2% YoY, driven by effective production cost and operating expense management despite macroeconomic challenges. The Company remains confident in continued profit growth in the second half and announced its first interim dividend of THB 0.17 per share.
Mr. Damrongchai Vipawatanakul, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of KCG Corporation Public Company Limited (SET: KCG), a leader in food products for modern lifestyles in Thailand, reported its Q2/2026 sales of THB 1,902.1 million, up by 0.3% YoY as the overall market remained relatively subdued due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. Nevertheless, the Company recorded net profit in Q2/2026 of THB 122.2 million, increased by 23.5% YoY. This marked a notable growth achievement despite the challenging conditions in the Thai economy. In terms of the first half operating results, the Company reported sales of THB 4,089.9 million, an increase of 4.0% YoY, and a net profit of THB 276.8 million, up 25.2% YoY. The outstanding results were supported by an increase in domestic sales across both B2B and B2C channels, lower raw material costs, improved production efficiency, and effective management of production costs and operating expenses.
Supported by the Company’s consistently strong and stable operating performance and its commitment to prudent capital management aimed at delivering appropriate returns to shareholders, the Board of Directors approved the first interim dividend payment of THB 0.17 per share for the operating period from 1 January to 30 June 2026, representing a dividend payout ratio of 33.5% of net profit for 6M/2026. The first interim dividend is in addition to the Company’s consistent annual dividend payments since its listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 2023. The Company has set 26 August 2026 as the X-Date, 27 August 2026 as the Record Date, and 11 September 2026 as the dividend payment date.
Despite the continued high level of uncertainty surrounding tensions in the Middle East, the Thai economy is expected to have passed its lowest level in Q2/2026 and is likely to gradually recover in the second half of the year. This outlook is consistent with the Company’s assessment that sales have passed through their most challenging period of slowdown in Q2/2026, with sales expected to return to slight growth in Q3/2026 and Q4/2026 compared with the same periods last year. Meanwhile, raw material costs are expected to remain relatively stable in Q3/2026. Continued improvements in production efficiency, together with effective management of production costs and operating expenses, are expected to support the Company’s performance and enable continued growth throughout the remainder of 2026.
The Company remains committed to driving sustainable business growth while continuously advancing its sustainability development. The Company conducts its business in accordance with good corporate governance principles, alongside its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Since the beginning of 2026, the Company’s key sustainability achievements included (1) Certified as a member of the Thai Private Sector Collective Action Against Corruption (CAC) on 31 March 2026; (2) Selected as one of the ESG100 companies for the third consecutive year by the Thaipat Institute; (3) Included in the SETESG Index and SETCLMV Index for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2026; (4) Achieved a perfect score of 100 in the 2026 Annual General Meeting Quality Assessment for the third consecutive year; and (5) Received the Prime Minister’s Export Award 2026 in the Best Green & Sustainable Exporter category, reinforcing its position as Thailand’s leading provider of modern lifestyle food products, Mr. Damrongchai concluded.
