The group’s revenue rose 5.9% year-on-year to RM77.3 million from RM72.9 million previously, while profit before tax climbed 16.2% to RM12.4 million.
PETALING JAYA: Focus Point Holdings Berhad posted its strongest first-quarter performance on record for the financial period ended March 31, driven by continued momentum in its optical business and improved performance from its food and beverage (F&B) segment.
The group’s revenue rose 5.9% year-on-year to RM77.3 million from RM72.9 million previously, while profit before tax climbed 16.2% to RM12.4 million.
Profit after tax increased 16.4% to RM9.2 million from RM7.9 million a year earlier, with earnings per share improving to 1.50 sen from 1.28 sen.
Its core Optical segment remained the main earnings driver, with revenue growing 9.4% to RM66.8 million compared with RM61.1 million in the corresponding quarter last year.
Segment profit before tax also rose 9.4% to RM12.7 million, supported by stronger sales performance during the quarter.
Meanwhile, the group’s F&B segment returned to profitability, recording a modest profit before tax of RM8,000 compared with a loss before tax of RM0.7 million in 1QFY25.
Although revenue for the segment slipped to RM9.6 million from RM10.9 million previously, the improvement was attributed to lower operating expenses and tighter cost controls.
The board declared a first single-tier interim dividend of 0.75 sen per ordinary share for FY26, payable on June 26, 2026.
The dividend announcement follows the group’s enhanced dividend policy, under which it intends to distribute at least 50% of annual profit after tax as quarterly dividends.
President and chief executive officer Datuk Liaw Choon Liang said the group remained confident about its growth trajectory following its strongest first-quarter performance to date.
“Starting the year with our strongest first-quarter performance gives us confidence that Focus Point remains on a solid growth path. Beyond the numbers, our Optical business continues to strengthen as a trusted vision care brand, supported by our nationwide reach, professional eye care services and continued investment in customer experience. We are also encouraged by the turnaround in our F&B segment.
“It shows that the work we have put into improving cost control, operations and product strategy is beginning to deliver results. We will continue to grow carefully, and focus on building a stronger and more resilient Group over the long term.”
