K&S (ASX:KSC) reported Tuesday fiscal first-half profit after tax from ordinary activities of AU$16.1 million, down from AU$16.6 million a year earlier.

The underlying profit after tax was AU$16.4 million, compared with AU$16.9 million a year earlier.

Revenues from ordinary activities for the six months ended Dec 31, 2024, was AU$383.5 million, compared with AU$422.9 million a year earlier.

The board declared an interim dividend of AU$0.08 per share, down from AU$0.10 in the previously reported period, payable on April 3 to shareholders on record as of March 21.