LSE Capital reports lower first-quarter profit and an operating loss
Financial Resultfor the quarter ended September 30, 2026, LSE Capital reported net profit of Rs. 14.025 million, down from Rs. 39.490 million a year earlier, while operating results shifted to a loss. Revenue increased, but finance costs rose substantially. No cash dividend, bonus shares, rights shares, or other corporate action was recommended.
Payout
- No cash dividend
Key Findings
- Net profit fell to Rs. 14.025 million from Rs. 39.490 million for the comparable quarter.
- Operating results shifted to a loss of Rs. 5.874 million from a profit of Rs. 0.298 million.
- Revenue increased to Rs. 44.029 million from Rs. 38.184 million, while finance cost rose to Rs. 16.179 million from Rs. 4.340 million.
- Basic and diluted EPS declined to Rs. 0.04 from Rs. 0.10.
- The board recommended no cash dividend, bonus shares, rights shares, or other entitlement.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue - net | PKR 38.18M | PKR 44.03M | +15.3% |
| Operating profit/(Loss) | PKR 298K | -PKR 5.87M | -2,071.1% |
| Profit/(Loss) for the period | PKR 39.49M | PKR 14.03M | -64.5% |
| Earnings per share - basic and diluted (restated) | 0.10 | 0.04 | -60% |
| Finance cost | PKR 4.34M | PKR 16.18M | +272.8% |
| Cash and bank balances | PKR 62.27M | PKR 5.62M | -91% |
| Current portion long term financing | PKR 36.67M | PKR 26.81M | -26.9% |
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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.
