Oct 26, 2026, 3:00 PM
National Foods reports lower quarterly profit and EPS; recommends Rs. 3 interim dividend
Financial ResultNational Foods Limited announced unaudited results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Unconsolidated revenue and gross profit edged higher year over year, but operating profit, profit for the period and EPS declined. The board recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs. 3 per share, equivalent to 60%.
Key Findings
- Unconsolidated quarterly revenue rose to Rs. 10,972.627 million from Rs. 10,038.778 million.
- Operating profit declined to Rs. 1,158.698 million from Rs. 1,419.183 million; profit for the period fell to Rs. 916.361 million from Rs. 1,046.797 million.
- EPS decreased to Rs. 3.93 from Rs. 4.49.
- The board recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs. 3 per share (60%); bonus and right shares were nil.
- Share transfer books for the dividend entitlement will be closed from November 9 to November 11, 2026; transfers received by close of business November 6, 2026 qualify.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales - net | 10,038,778 | 10,972,627 | +9.3% |
| Gross profit | 3,821,838 | 3,823,673 | 0% |
| Operating profit | 1,419,183 | 1,158,698 | -18.4% |
| Profit for the period | 1,046,797 | 916,361 | -12.5% |
| Earnings per share - basic and diluted | 4.49 | 3.93 | -12.5% |
| Finance costs | (216,572) | (274,147) | +26.6% |
| Cash and bank balances | 2,132,277 | 1,801,281 | -15.5% |
| Short-term borrowings | 4,555,273 | 3,848,601 | -15.5% |
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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.