Sports Toto Berhad (“SPToto”) posted a revenue of RM1.476 billion for
the current quarter, showing a marginal decline of 0.3% compared to the revenue of RM1.481
billion in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The Group’s pre-tax profit also dropped
by 9.9%, from RM82.6 million in the corresponding quarter last year to RM74.4 million in the
current quarter under review. This was mainly attributed to the performance of H.R. Owen
Plc (“H.R. Owen”).
PRESS RELEASE
SPORTS TOTO BERHAD REPORTS RM1.48 BILLION REVENUE AND RM74.4
MILLION PRE-TAX PROFIT FOR Q2FY2026 ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025,
DECLARES 2nd INTERIM DIVIDEND OF 3.0 SEN PER SHARE
Date: 23 February 2026
Venue: Kuala Lumpur
For the 2nd Quarter ended 31 December 2025
Sports Toto Berhad (“SPToto” or “the Group”) posted a revenue of RM1.476 billion for the current quarter, showing a marginal decline of 0.3% compared to the revenue of RM1.481 billion in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The Group’s pre-tax profit also dropped by 9.9%, from RM82.6 million in the corresponding quarter last year to RM74.4 million in the current quarter under review. This was mainly attributed to the performance of H.R. Owen Plc (“H.R. Owen”).
For the current quarter ended 31 December 2025, STM Lottery Sdn Bhd (“STM Lottery”) achieved a revenue growth of 3.3% compared to the previous year’s corresponding quarter, primarily driven by improvement in average sales per draw, higher accumulated jackpot prizes in Lotto games, alongside an additional draw in the current quarter under review, which was 42 draws versus 41 draws. The pre-tax profit increased by 1.6% primarily reflects the combination of stronger sales and lower prize payout in the current quarter under review.
H.R. Owen’s revenue eased 1.0% for the current quarter as compared to the corresponding quarter last year. This was mainly attributed to softer new car sales but partially mitigated by increased revenue from the used car sector. Vehicles product life cycle factors along with transition gaps between new model launches, led to lower sales for the new car sector. When translated into Ringgit Malaysia, the Group’s reporting currency, revenue reduction was 3.4% due to the unfavourable foreign exchange effect. It reported a pre-tax loss of RM15.6 million for the current quarter, compared to a pre-tax loss of RM7.8 million in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The higher pre-tax loss was in line with the drop in revenue, coupled with increased operating expenses incurred amidst the challenging economic conditions and the effect of newly implemented labour regulations in the United Kingdom (“UK”).
Sports Toto Berhad (“SPToto” or “the Group”) posted a revenue of RM1.476 billion for the current quarter, showing a marginal decline of 0.3% compared to the revenue of RM1.481 billion in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The Group’s pre-tax profit also dropped by 9.9%, from RM82.6 million in the corresponding quarter last year to RM74.4 million in the current quarter under review. This was mainly attributed to the performance of H.R. Owen Plc (“H.R. Owen”).
For the current quarter ended 31 December 2025, STM Lottery Sdn Bhd (“STM Lottery”) achieved a revenue growth of 3.3% compared to the previous year’s corresponding quarter, primarily driven by improvement in average sales per draw, higher accumulated jackpot prizes in Lotto games, alongside an additional draw in the current quarter under review, which was 42 draws versus 41 draws. The pre-tax profit increased by 1.6% primarily reflects the combination of stronger sales and lower prize payout in the current quarter under review.
H.R. Owen’s revenue eased 1.0% for the current quarter as compared to the corresponding quarter last year. This was mainly attributed to softer new car sales but partially mitigated by increased revenue from the used car sector. Vehicles product life cycle factors along with transition gaps between new model launches, led to lower sales for the new car sector. When translated into Ringgit Malaysia, the Group’s reporting currency, revenue reduction was 3.4% due to the unfavourable foreign exchange effect. It reported a pre-tax loss of RM15.6 million for the current quarter, compared to a pre-tax loss of RM7.8 million in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The higher pre-tax loss was in line with the drop in revenue, coupled with increased operating expenses incurred amidst the challenging economic conditions and the effect of newly implemented labour regulations in the United Kingdom (“UK”).
For the 6-month Period ended 31 December 2025
For the cumulative 6-month period ended 31 December 2025, the Group’s revenue increased 1.6% to RM2.97 billion from RM2.92 billion in the previous year’s corresponding period, boosted by higher sales from STM Lottery. However, the Group’s pre-tax profit lowered 20.9% to RM119.5 million from RM151.1 million in the previous year’s corresponding period, mainly due to softer performance of STM Lottery and H.R. Owen during the current period.
STM Lottery registered a revenue growth of 4.3% for the current period as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The sales growth was largely attributed to higher average sales per draw with increased interests in the Jackpot games together with an additional draw conducted in the current period under review, which was 82 draws versus 81 draws. However, pre-tax profit dropped by 8.7%, mainly due to higher prize payout and higher operating expenses incurred in the current period under review.
H.R. Owen recorded a revenue growth of 1.0% during the current period, primarily supported by higher sales volume in the used car sector. However, when translated into Ringgit Malaysia, its revenue dropped by 0.7%, mainly due to unfavourable foreign exchange effect. It reported a pre-tax loss of RM25.0 million for the current period under review, compared with a pre-tax loss of RM19.3 million in the prior year’s corresponding period, resulted from margin pressure with end of product life cycle vehicles and increased operating expenses attributed to statutory employment cost particularly associated with the newly implemented UK labour regulations.
For the cumulative 6-month period ended 31 December 2025, the Group’s revenue increased 1.6% to RM2.97 billion from RM2.92 billion in the previous year’s corresponding period, boosted by higher sales from STM Lottery. However, the Group’s pre-tax profit lowered 20.9% to RM119.5 million from RM151.1 million in the previous year’s corresponding period, mainly due to softer performance of STM Lottery and H.R. Owen during the current period.
STM Lottery registered a revenue growth of 4.3% for the current period as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The sales growth was largely attributed to higher average sales per draw with increased interests in the Jackpot games together with an additional draw conducted in the current period under review, which was 82 draws versus 81 draws. However, pre-tax profit dropped by 8.7%, mainly due to higher prize payout and higher operating expenses incurred in the current period under review.
H.R. Owen recorded a revenue growth of 1.0% during the current period, primarily supported by higher sales volume in the used car sector. However, when translated into Ringgit Malaysia, its revenue dropped by 0.7%, mainly due to unfavourable foreign exchange effect. It reported a pre-tax loss of RM25.0 million for the current period under review, compared with a pre-tax loss of RM19.3 million in the prior year’s corresponding period, resulted from margin pressure with end of product life cycle vehicles and increased operating expenses attributed to statutory employment cost particularly associated with the newly implemented UK labour regulations.
Dividend Declaration
The Board has declared a second interim dividend of 3.0 sen per share, amounting to approximately RM39.65 million, for the financial year ending 30 June 2026, based on shares with voting rights as at 13 February 2026. The dividend is payable on 17 April 2026 and the entitlement date is set on 27 March 2026. The total dividend distribution for the financial period ended 31 December 2025 is approximately RM66.17 million.
The Board has declared a second interim dividend of 3.0 sen per share, amounting to approximately RM39.65 million, for the financial year ending 30 June 2026, based on shares with voting rights as at 13 February 2026. The dividend is payable on 17 April 2026 and the entitlement date is set on 27 March 2026. The total dividend distribution for the financial period ended 31 December 2025 is approximately RM66.17 million.
Future Prospects
The Directors of SPToto remain cautiously optimistic that the Group’s business will remain stable and resilient. The Number Forecast Operation (“NFO”) business is expected to sustain growth trajectory, supported by the popularity of its Jackpot and Digit games. The Directors remain confident that SPToto will continue to maintain its leading market position in the legalised NFO business sector.
Despite the geopolitical and global economic uncertainties, the Group’s businesses are anticipated to continue delivering stable and positive outlook for the remaining quarters of the financial year ending 30 June 2026.
The Directors of SPToto remain cautiously optimistic that the Group’s business will remain stable and resilient. The Number Forecast Operation (“NFO”) business is expected to sustain growth trajectory, supported by the popularity of its Jackpot and Digit games. The Directors remain confident that SPToto will continue to maintain its leading market position in the legalised NFO business sector.
Despite the geopolitical and global economic uncertainties, the Group’s businesses are anticipated to continue delivering stable and positive outlook for the remaining quarters of the financial year ending 30 June 2026.
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