Fast Cables reports lower quarterly operating profit, net profit and EPS
Financial ResultFast Cables Limited’s board approved unaudited results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Revenue and gross profit increased year on year, but operating profit, net profit and EPS declined. No cash dividend was recommended.
Payout
- No cash dividend
Key Findings
- Revenue rose to PKR 9,012.713 million from PKR 8,639.628 million.
- Operating profit fell to PKR 891.201 million from PKR 1,005.472 million, while net profit declined to PKR 305.178 million from PKR 387.644 million.
- EPS decreased to PKR 0.47 from PKR 0.60.
- The board recommended no cash dividend, bonus shares or right shares.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PKR 8.64B | PKR 9.01B | +4.3% |
| Gross Profit | PKR 1.48B | PKR 1.52B | +2.4% |
| Operating Profit | PKR 1.01B | PKR 891.2M | -11.4% |
| Net Profit for the Period | PKR 387.64M | PKR 305.18M | -21.3% |
| Earnings per Share - Basic and Diluted (Restated) | 0.60 | 0.47 | -21.7% |
| Finance cost | PKR 369.46M | PKR 425.23M | +15.1% |
| Cash and bank balances | PKR 364.12M | PKR 324.56M | -10.9% |
| Short term borrowings | PKR 13.41B | PKR 11.26B | -16% |
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Highlights summarize the key points from the company's official PSX filing. View the original filing for the complete details before making financial decisions.
