Oct 28, 2026, 8:15 AM
PSX reports lower year-on-year quarterly profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2026
Financial ResultPakistan Stock Exchange Limited announced board-approved, unaudited first-quarter results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Consolidated revenue was Rs. 731.347 million, operating profit was Rs. 135.433 million, profit after taxation was Rs. 558.014 million, and EPS was Rs. 0.70. Compared with the restated quarter ended September 30, 2025, revenue, operating profit, net profit, and EPS were lower. The board recommended no cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares.
Key Findings
- The board approved the unaudited financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
- Consolidated profit after taxation fell from Rs. 696.931 million to Rs. 558.014 million year on year; EPS declined from Rs. 0.87 to Rs. 0.70.
- Consolidated revenue decreased to Rs. 731.347 million from Rs. 734.615 million, while operating profit decreased to Rs. 135.433 million from Rs. 205.672 million.
- No cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares were recommended.
- The consolidated balance sheet reports cash and bank balances of Rs. 930.146 million as at September 30, 2026, compared with Rs. 840.144 million as at June 30, 2026.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 734,615 | 731,347 | -0.4% |
| Operating profit | 205,672 | 135,433 | -34.2% |
| Profit after taxation | 696,931 | 558,014 | -19.9% |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | 0.87 | 0.70 | -19.5% |
| Cash and bank balances | 840,144 | 930,146 | +10.7% |
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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.