JAKARTA — PT Yupi Indo Jelly Gum Tbk. (YUPI) has officially announced an interim dividend of Rp16.57 per share for the 2026 fiscal year. This strategic move aims to maintain investor interest amid shifting market dynamics.
According to a filing with the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the dividend is derived from the company’s net profit for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. The decision was formally approved by the Board of Directors and the Board of Commissioners on May 4, 2026.
Key Dates for Investors
The dividend will be distributed to shareholders registered by May 20, 2026, at 16:00 WIB. Investors should note the following schedule: the cum dividend date for the regular and negotiation markets is May 18, 2026, followed by the ex-dividend date on May 19, 2026. Payments are scheduled for May 29, 2026, and will be processed via the Indonesian Central Securities Depository (KSEI).
The company noted that dividends are subject to applicable taxes. However, exemptions apply to domestic corporate and individual taxpayers, provided the dividends are reinvested domestically. For foreign shareholders, tax rates may be adjusted based on double taxation avoidance agreements, provided administrative requirements are met; otherwise, a 20% tax rate will apply.
Financial Performance Overview
The decision to issue a dividend follows a solid start to the year. YUPI reported a revenue of Rp763.18 billion for the first three months of 2026, reflecting a 9.08% year-on-year increase from the Rp699.65 billion recorded in the same period of 2025.
This growth was largely supported by a reduction in the cost of goods sold, which dropped to Rp430.27 billion from Rp462.84 billion. Consequently, gross profit surged to Rp332.90 billion from Rp236.81 billion, boosting the gross profit margin to 40.5%.
Operational Challenges
Despite strong gross margins, the company faced mounting operational pressure. Selling expenses climbed to Rp52.92 billion from Rp33.11 billion, while general and administrative expenses rose to Rp42.94 billion from Rp25.66 billion. The increase in selling expenses was primarily driven by an 80.9% surge in marketing and promotional costs, totaling Rp30.33 billion.
Furthermore, other operating income saw a sharp decline to Rp2.75 billion compared to Rp27.07 billion in the previous year. These factors tempered operating profit, which reached Rp232.83 billion, up from Rp204.92 billion in the first quarter of 2025. After accounting for financial expenses and taxes, YUPI’s net profit for the period stood at Rp177.02 billion, a 5.86% increase from the Rp167.22 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2025.
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Summary
PT Yupi Indo Jelly Gum Tbk. (YUPI) has declared an interim dividend of IDR 16.57 per share for the 2026 fiscal year, supported by a strong first-quarter net profit of IDR 177.02 billion. To qualify for the payout, shareholders must be registered by May 20, 2026, with the ex-dividend date set for May 19, 2026. The dividend distribution is scheduled to take place on May 29, 2026, through the Indonesian Central Securities Depository.
The company’s solid financial performance is highlighted by a 9.08% year-on-year revenue increase to IDR 763.18 billion, bolstered by improved margins despite rising operational and marketing expenses. While the dividend is subject to standard tax regulations, specific exemptions are available for domestic taxpayers who reinvest their earnings. Foreign shareholders may also be eligible for tax adjustments based on relevant double taxation avoidance agreements.
