Colombo, Sri Lanka – 13 August 2026 – CHRISSWORLD PLC (CSE: CHRW), a prominent player in Sri Lanka’s third-party logistics (3PL) sector, has reported an exceptional start to the financial year 2026/27, announcing robust interim financial statements for the quarter ended 30th June 2026. The company demonstrated remarkable growth across key financial indicators, significantly outperforming the comparative period of the previous financial year.
The unaudited results, published today, reveal a monumental increase in net profit after tax, surging by an impressive 1221% to Rs. 9.09 million for the quarter ended 30th June 2026, compared to Rs. 0.68 million recorded in the same quarter of 2025. This substantial growth underscores CHRISSWORLD PLC’s operational efficiency and strategic business expansion.
Strong Revenue and Profitability Growth
CHRISSWORLD PLC reported a significant uplift in revenue, reaching Rs. 248.69 million for the first quarter of FY2026/27, a notable increase from Rs. 174.95 million in the corresponding period of the previous year. This 42.1% growth in revenue translated into a healthier gross profit of Rs. 42.78 million, up from Rs. 34.25 million year-on-year.
The company’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) also witnessed an extraordinary leap, climbing from Rs. 1.78 million in Q1 FY2025/26 to Rs. 12.99 million in Q1 FY2026/27, marking a growth of approximately 627%. This strong performance is reflected in the Earnings Per Share (EPS), which rose from Rs. 0.02 to Rs. 0.30, indicating enhanced shareholder value.
Consolidated Financial Position and Shareholder Value
As at 30th June 2026, CHRISSWORLD PLC maintained a solid financial position. The total assets stood at Rs. 535.38 million, a slight decrease from Rs. 555.37 million as at 31st March 2026. However, the company’s total equity attributable to owners improved to Rs. 191.92 million from Rs. 182.82 million over the same period, primarily due to the strong profit generation.
The Net Asset Value (NAV) per share also saw a positive trajectory, increasing to LKR 6.40 as at 30th June 2026, compared to LKR 6.09 as at 31st March 2026, further highlighting the company’s growing intrinsic value.
Market Performance and Future Outlook
The interim report also provided insights into the company’s market performance. During the April-June 2026 quarter, CHRISSWORLD PLC’s share price demonstrated significant appreciation compared to the previous year. The highest price recorded was LKR 26.80 (up from LKR 11.80 in 2025), with the lowest at LKR 18.80 (up from LKR 9.50 in 2025). The closing price as at 30th June 2026 was LKR 19.10, more than double the LKR 10.20 recorded on 30th June 2025, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s growth trajectory and robust financial health.
As a company incorporated in 2013 and listed on the Empower Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange in May 2021, Chrissworld PLC continues to solidify its position in the competitive logistics landscape. The impressive first-quarter results signal a promising financial year ahead, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence and delivering value to its stakeholders.
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