Exterminators reports 275% growth in net profit for FY 2025–26

Exterminators PLC has reported a strong financial turnaround for the financial year 2025–26, driven by accelerated digitalisation, artificial intelligence integration, and operational efficiency improvements across its pest management operations.

The company recorded a 275 percent increase in net profit, reflecting the impact of its AI enabled operating model and technology driven service transformation. Total comprehensive income rose to Rs. 32.35 million, marking a reversal from a net loss of Rs. 11.83 million in FY 2024–25 to a net profit of Rs. 20.67 million in FY 2025–26.

Although year on year revenue growth remained modest, gross profit expanded by 20 percent due to improved operational efficiencies and stronger margins. The company attributes this turnaround to strategic investment in AI powered systems, predictive analytics, intelligent scheduling, and digital field operations.

Exterminators PLC Founder and Managing Director Marlon Ferreira said artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of pest management, noting that the company is leveraging AI to strengthen service quality, improve operational efficiency, and enhance decision making across the environmental management sector.

“By applying machine learning and deep learning algorithms, Exterminators PLC can identify pest behaviour patterns earlier, forecast potential surges, and optimise technician deployment routes,” he said.

The company said it is reshaping pest control through an integrated AI driven ecosystem that combines smart detection, automated reporting, and operational optimisation, improving service accuracy, strengthening prevention, and enhancing field responsiveness.

Its intelligent route optimisation and scheduling systems further improve workforce efficiency by factoring in technician shifts, traffic conditions, holidays, work schedules, and routing constraints.

Exterminators PLC has also received 71 awards for business excellence and holds internationally recognised certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 22000.

Picture: Marlon Ferreira, Managing Director and Dr Kishu Gomes, Chairman