HUM Network reports quarterly loss on an unconsolidated basis, while consolidated profit declines sharply
Financial ResultHUM Network Limited announced unaudited results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The consolidated statements show profit attributable to owners of Rs. 42.42 million, down from Rs. 315.91 million a year earlier, and EPS declined to Rs. 0.04 from Rs. 0.28. Consolidated revenue increased, but gross profit fell. The company also recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share (50% of face value).
Payout
- 1st interim cash dividend Rs 0.50 per share (50%) · Book closure 12/11/2026 to 13/11/2026
Key Findings
- Consolidated revenue rose to Rs. 2,052.64 million from Rs. 1,761.72 million year on year, while gross profit declined to Rs. 636.25 million from Rs. 701.52 million.
- Profit attributable to owners of the holding company fell to Rs. 42.42 million from Rs. 315.91 million; EPS declined to Rs. 0.04 from Rs. 0.28.
- The company recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share, stated as 50% of the Rs. 1 face value.
- The unconsolidated statement reported a loss of Rs. 146.95 million for the quarter; consolidated figures are used for the financial metrics because both statement bases are provided.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue - net | 1,761,719,503 | 2,052,635,541 | +16.5% |
| Gross profit | 701,519,272 | 636,252,064 | -9.3% |
| Profit attributable to owners of the holding company | 315,908,102 | 42,420,548 | -86.6% |
| Profit per share – basic and diluted | 0.28 | 0.04 | -85.7% |
| Finance costs | (8,903,261) | (13,106,960) | +47.2% |
| Cash and bank balances | 2,744,280,848 | 3,040,183,694 | +10.8% |
| Long term financing | 81,824,592 | 84,964,815 | +3.8% |
| Interim cash dividend per share | - | Rs. 0.5 per share (50%) | - |
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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.
