PETALING JAYA: Hartalega Holdings Bhd’s net profit jumped 79.3% to RM32.8 million for the second quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (Q2’27), from RM18.3 million in the corresponding quarter last year, driven by higher average selling prices (ASPs) and ongoing cost optimisation initiatives.

Revenue rose 19.5% to RM644.74 million from RM539.66 million a year earlier, supported by higher ASPs while sales volume remained broadly stable, according to a filing with Bursa Malaysia today.

The group said higher selling prices helped offset increased raw material costs arising from the Middle East conflict, which had pushed up nitrile costs significantly year-on-year. However, the higher costs were not fully passed on to customers.