Sports Toto Berhad (“SPToto” or “the Group”) reported a revenue of RM1.52 billion for
the current quarter, showing a decrease of 20.5% compared to the revenue of RM1.91 billion
in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The Group’s pre-tax profit also lowered by
40.8%, from RM147.5 million in the corresponding quarter last year to RM87.3 million in the
current quarter under review. This was mainly attributed to the performance of STM Lottery
Sdn Bhd (“STM Lottery”) and H.R. Owen Plc (“H.R. Owen”).
PRESS RELEASE
SPORTS TOTO BERHAD REGISTERS RM1.52 BILLION REVENUE AND RM87.3
MILLION PRE-TAX PROFIT FOR Q3FY2026 ENDED 31 MARCH 2026,
DECLARES 3RD INTERIM DIVIDEND OF 3.0 SEN PER SHARE
Date: 18 May 2026
Venue: Kuala Lumpur
For the 3rd Quarter ended 31 March 2026
Sports Toto Berhad (“SPToto” or “the Group”) reported a revenue of RM1.52 billion for the current quarter, showing a decrease of 20.5% compared to the revenue of RM1.91 billion in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The Group’s pre-tax profit also lowered by 40.8%, from RM147.5 million in the corresponding quarter last year to RM87.3 million in the current quarter under review. This was mainly attributed to the performance of STM Lottery Sdn Bhd (“STM Lottery”) and H.R. Owen Plc (“H.R. Owen”).
Sports Toto Berhad (“SPToto” or “the Group”) reported a revenue of RM1.52 billion for the current quarter, showing a decrease of 20.5% compared to the revenue of RM1.91 billion in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The Group’s pre-tax profit also lowered by 40.8%, from RM147.5 million in the corresponding quarter last year to RM87.3 million in the current quarter under review. This was mainly attributed to the performance of STM Lottery Sdn Bhd (“STM Lottery”) and H.R. Owen Plc (“H.R. Owen”).
For the current quarter ended 31 March 2026, STM Lottery recorded lower revenue by 20.5%
compared to the previous year’s corresponding quarter which benefitted from stronger sales
driven by higher accumulated jackpot from the Supreme Toto 6/58 game. There were lesser
number of draws conducted in the current quarter, i.e. 42 draws in the previous
corresponding quarter and 41 draws in the current quarter. The pre-tax profit dropped by
24.7% in line with lower revenue recorded in the current quarter.
H.R. Owen’s revenue eased 17.8% for the current quarter as compared to the corresponding quarter last year, primarily attributed to lower sales volume in both new and used car sectors. The softer car sales performance was mainly due to longer vehicle product life cycles and transition gaps between new models launches. Cautious consumer spending amidst the ongoing economic uncertainties have also contributed the softness in sales. When translated into Ringgit Malaysia, the Group’s reporting currency, revenue reduction was 21.6% due to the unfavourable foreign exchange effect. It reported a lower pre-tax profit of RM0.3 million for the current quarter, compared to RM17.9 million in the corresponding quarter last year. This was mainly attributed to the reduction in revenue during the current quarter under review, coupled with higher statutory employment costs arising from the newly implemented United Kingdom (“UK”) labour regulations effective April 2025.
H.R. Owen’s revenue eased 17.8% for the current quarter as compared to the corresponding quarter last year, primarily attributed to lower sales volume in both new and used car sectors. The softer car sales performance was mainly due to longer vehicle product life cycles and transition gaps between new models launches. Cautious consumer spending amidst the ongoing economic uncertainties have also contributed the softness in sales. When translated into Ringgit Malaysia, the Group’s reporting currency, revenue reduction was 21.6% due to the unfavourable foreign exchange effect. It reported a lower pre-tax profit of RM0.3 million for the current quarter, compared to RM17.9 million in the corresponding quarter last year. This was mainly attributed to the reduction in revenue during the current quarter under review, coupled with higher statutory employment costs arising from the newly implemented United Kingdom (“UK”) labour regulations effective April 2025.
For the 9-month period ended 31 March 2026
For the cumulative 9-month period ended 31 March 2026, the Group’s revenue reduced by 7.1% to RM4.49 billion from RM4.83 billion in the previous year’s corresponding period, while pre-tax profit lowered 30.7% to RM206.8 million from RM298.5 million in the previous year’s corresponding period, due to softer performance of STM Lottery and H.R. Owen.
For the cumulative 9-month period ended 31 March 2026, the Group’s revenue reduced by 7.1% to RM4.49 billion from RM4.83 billion in the previous year’s corresponding period, while pre-tax profit lowered 30.7% to RM206.8 million from RM298.5 million in the previous year’s corresponding period, due to softer performance of STM Lottery and H.R. Owen.
STM Lottery posted a drop in revenue of 5.5% for the current period as compared to the
previous year’s corresponding period. The lower sales recorded was largely attributed to
higher sales in the previous year’s corresponding period driven by higher accumulated
jackpot, particularly from the Supreme Toto 6/58 game. Its pre-tax profit dropped by 15.7%
following the decrease in revenue coupled with higher prize payout in the current period under review.
H.R. Owen recorded a 6.5% drop in revenue during the current period, mainly resulting from lower sales volume in the new car segment primarily attributed to the extended vehicle product life cycles, which has unusually stifled the model mix. Customers have also reined in their luxury spending amidst the protracted economic volatility. When translated into Ringgit Malaysia, the revenue recorded a drop by 9.0% due to unfavourable foreign exchange effect. H.R. Owen reported a pre-tax loss of RM24.7 million for the current period under review, compared to a pre-tax loss of RM1.4 million in the previous year’s corresponding period, mainly due to lower sales with margin pressure and higher operating expenses, particularly attributed to increased statutory employment costs associated with the newly implemented UK labour regulations.
H.R. Owen recorded a 6.5% drop in revenue during the current period, mainly resulting from lower sales volume in the new car segment primarily attributed to the extended vehicle product life cycles, which has unusually stifled the model mix. Customers have also reined in their luxury spending amidst the protracted economic volatility. When translated into Ringgit Malaysia, the revenue recorded a drop by 9.0% due to unfavourable foreign exchange effect. H.R. Owen reported a pre-tax loss of RM24.7 million for the current period under review, compared to a pre-tax loss of RM1.4 million in the previous year’s corresponding period, mainly due to lower sales with margin pressure and higher operating expenses, particularly attributed to increased statutory employment costs associated with the newly implemented UK labour regulations.
Dividend Declaration
The Board has declared a third interim dividend of 3.0 sen per share, amounting to approximately RM39.53 million, for the financial year ending 30 June 2026. The dividend is payable on 17 July 2026 and the entitlement date is set on 30 June 2026. The total dividend distribution for the financial period ended 31 March 2026 is approximately RM105.58 million.
The Board has declared a third interim dividend of 3.0 sen per share, amounting to approximately RM39.53 million, for the financial year ending 30 June 2026. The dividend is payable on 17 July 2026 and the entitlement date is set on 30 June 2026. The total dividend distribution for the financial period ended 31 March 2026 is approximately RM105.58 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 grow sustainably, driven 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 ongoing geopolitical conflicts and global economic uncertainties, the Group’s businesses are anticipated to continue delivering stable and positive outlook for the remaining quarter 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 grow sustainably, driven 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 ongoing geopolitical conflicts and global economic uncertainties, the Group’s businesses are anticipated to continue delivering stable and positive outlook for the remaining quarter of the financial year ending 30 June 2026.
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