Ittehad Chemicals Posts Rs1.5bn Profit in FY26

Ittehad Chemicals Limited (PSX: ICL) said net profit on a consolidated basis rose 16% in the year to June 30, 2026, according to Mettis Global. Profit after tax reached Rs1.50bn, up from Rs1.29bn a year earlier, which lifted earnings per share to Rs15.01 from Rs12.90. The directors announced a final payout of Rs3.00 per share, equal to 30%, on top of the Rs1.00 per share interim dividend already paid.

Top-line revenue climbed 23% to Rs34.31bn from Rs27.86bn, but cost of sales grew faster at 27%, reaching Rs29.02bn. Gross profit rose 6% to Rs5.29bn, and operating profit increased 8% to Rs3.07bn, with other income up 71% to Rs138.21m.

Finance costs fell 13% to Rs548.996m, and a deferred tax credit of Rs112.06m partly offset a 19% rise in current tax to Rs1.12bn. No levy was recorded this year against Rs8.49m previously.