Systems Limited 1HCY26 profit rises 17%

Systems Limited's consolidated net profit rose 17 per cent in the half-year ended June 30, 2026 (1HCY26), according to Mettis Global. Profit reached Rs6.05 billion, compared with Rs5.15 billion a year earlier, while basic earnings per share climbed to Rs3.95 from Rs3.52.

Revenue climbed 35 per cent to Rs49.72 billion, which the report credits to acquisitions such as Confiz and BAT Shared Services Center, a healthy order backlog and wider international reach. Cost of sales rose 35 per cent to Rs37.03 billion, yet gross profit still grew 37 per cent to Rs12.69 billion. Operating profit advanced 29 per cent to Rs6.54 billion despite higher distribution, administrative and research spending.

Finance costs rose 83 per cent to Rs303.78 million and the tax charge increased 84 per cent to Rs354.26 million. Profit before taxation came to Rs6.40 billion after a statutory levy of Rs397.74 million, helped by the absence of associate losses.