FATIMA 1HCY26 profit jumps 21%

Mettis Global reported that Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited (PSX: FATIMA) lifted its consolidated net profit by 21% to Rs20.44bn in the half-year to June 30, 2026. That compares with Rs16.93bn in the same period of the previous year. Earnings per share climbed to Rs9.73 from Rs8.06.

Revenue growth was the main engine, with sales up 13% to Rs130.61bn from Rs115.90bn. Cost of sales rose 8% to Rs80.09bn, so gross profit expanded 20% to Rs50.52bn. Higher selling, distribution and administrative spending still left operating profit 21% higher at Rs34.66bn.

Below the operating line, finance costs fell 9% to Rs3.54bn, while other income dropped 18% to Rs4.67bn and associates recorded a loss of Rs120.88m. Profit before tax rose 20% to Rs33.01bn. Taxation increased 18% to Rs12.57bn, which trimmed the bottom line growth.