Oct 22, 2026, 8:00 AM
Power Cement reports higher first-quarter profit for September 2026
Financial ResultPower Cement Limited reported unaudited first-quarter results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Revenue rose 36.26% year over year to Rs. 10.648 billion, profit after taxation increased to Rs. 1.051 billion from Rs. 804.359 million, and basic EPS improved to Rs. 0.80 from Rs. 0.60. The board recommended no cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares.
Key Findings
- Revenue increased to Rs. 10,647.844 million from Rs. 7,814.354 million.
- Gross profit increased to Rs. 3,575.653 million from Rs. 2,709.146 million.
- Operating profit increased to Rs. 2,075.895 million from Rs. 1,758.120 million.
- Profit after taxation increased to Rs. 1,050.541 million from Rs. 804.359 million.
- Basic EPS rose to Rs. 0.80 from Rs. 0.60; diluted EPS was Rs. 0.76 versus Rs. 0.58 last year.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from contracts with customers | 7,814,354 | 10,647,844 | +36.3% |
| Gross profit | 2,709,146 | 3,575,653 | +32% |
| Profit from operations | 1,758,120 | 2,075,895 | +18.1% |
| Profit after taxation | 804,359 | 1,050,541 | +30.6% |
| Earnings per share - Basic | 0.60 | 0.80 | +33.3% |
| Finance cost | (514,928) | (416,730) | +19.1% |
| Cash and bank balances | 798,626 | 1,012,197 | +26.7% |
| Short-term financing - secured | 4,672,880 | 3,727,518 | -20.2% |
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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.