Power Cement 1QFY27 profit rises 30.6% to Rs1.05bn

Power Cement Limited POWER reported profit after taxation of Rs1.05 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with Rs804.36 million in the same quarter a year earlier. Revenue from customer contracts rose 36.3% to Rs10.65 billion, and basic earnings per share increased to Rs0.80 from Rs0.60.

The quarter's revenue growth came as South Zone cement dispatches increased 16.24%, with domestic dispatches up 12.90% and exports up 19.15%. Power Cement's cost of sales rose 38.5% to Rs7.07 billion, while gross profit advanced 32% to Rs3.58 billion.

Selling and distribution expenses increased 91.5% to Rs1.28 billion, reflecting higher freight outlays and export expansion. Operating profit rose 18.1% to Rs2.08 billion. Net finance costs decreased 18.7% to Rs410.45 million, supported by lower borrowing costs, and profit before taxation reached Rs1.67 billion, up 32.9%.

Taxation for the quarter was Rs614.91 million, compared with Rs449.06 million in 1QFY26. Diluted earnings per share rose to Rs0.76 from Rs0.58.