Colombo Stock Exchange traded higher midday as the ASPI rose 0.24% (52.94 pts) to 21,886 with turnover Rs.807m, led by gains in John Keells and DFCC. Lanka Ceramic declared a final dividend of Rs.6.40 and Swisstek recommended a final dividend of Rs.0.40 per share.
Lanka Ceramic PLC
CERA.N0000Manufacturing · Other Metals/Minerals
Annual fundamentals
| Year | Revenue | Net profit | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rs 218.1M | Rs 91.1M | 15.19 |
| 2025 | Rs 228.8M | Rs 119.6M | 19.93 |
| 2024 | Rs 217.5M | Rs 89.2M | 14.87 |
| 2023 | Rs 446.8M | Rs -44.2M | -7.37 |
| 2022 | Rs 427.7M | Rs 75.4M | 12.57 |
| 2021 | Rs 121.3M | Rs 67.8M | 11.31 |
| 2020 | Rs 166.1M | Rs 23.2M | 3.87 |
Recent dividends
- 2026 · finalRs 6.40
- 2025 · finalRs 8.90
- 2024 · finalRs 1.20
- 2024 · first interimRs 2.50
- 2022Rs 0.90
- 2022 · finalRs 2.60
- 2021 · finalRs 0.90
- 2021 · first interimRs 1.30
About Lanka Ceramic PLC
Lanka Ceramic PLC mines and supplies high-quality raw materials, principally feldspar, to Sri Lanka's ceramic and tile industry and is a key supplier to several leading domestic tile manufacturers. The company also holds and manages an investment property in Colombo and operates a franchise Lanka Tiles Factory Outlet at Meetiyagoda. The company’s CSE activity description lists manufacture of tableware, sanitary ware, hotel and ornamental ware and low-tension insulators for export and local markets, and retail trading in ceramic and allied products. Lanka Ceramic’s mining operations are conducted at the Owala feldspar mine in the Matale District. The company is an indirect subsidiary of Vallibel One PLC through Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC and maintains compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards.
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Dividend · Rs 6.40 · XD Jul 1, 2026
Final dividend of LKR 6.4/share; XD 2026-07-01; record 2026-07-01; payable 2026-07-20; FY 31st March 2026
The Cabinet approved a Rs.100 million allocation to support industrial and entrepreneurial initiatives, including working capital for the ceramics sector, textile support, an export exhibition and cargo security upgrades; Rs.25m will be government-funded with remainder from private sector.
Dividend · Rs 8.90 · XD Jul 1, 2025
Final dividend of LKR 8.9/share; XD 2025-07-01; record 2025-07-01; payable 2025-07-21; FY ended 31st March 2025
Rocell launched a 1m x 1m 'Eterno' premium tile, billed as Sri Lanka’s largest manufactured tile, introducing matt-polished surfaces and new designs. The product is available islandwide and may intensify competition among local tile manufacturers.
Manufacturing sector: what is happening
Last 30 days to Aug 4, 2026US confirmation of a 10% Section 301 tariff preserved competitiveness for Sri Lankan manufacturers, especially apparel and rubber. Exporters sought clear, risk-based guidelines for the new forced labour import ban to avoid shipment delays. June PMI showed manufacturing expanding but slower at 53.0, led by food and beverages. FTZ manufacturers pressed for power wheeling and lower energy costs. Cabinet moved to license scrap metal exports and tighten import prepayments.
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