Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was LKR 54,767 million compared to LKR 42,321 million a year ago. Revenue was LKR 14,185 million compared to LKR 10,139 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 6,246 million compared to LKR 3,360 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was LKR 33.34 compared to LKR 17.94 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was LKR 101,702 million compared to LKR 79,323 million a year ago. Revenue was LKR 261,894 million compared to LKR 119,296 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 12,245 million compared to LKR 7,546 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was LKR 65.37 compared to LKR 40.28 a year ago.