Murree Brewery profit rises 22% to Rs1bn, declares Rs6.5 dividend

Murree Brewery (MUREB) posted quarterly net earnings of Rs1.18bn for the three months to September 30, 2026, up 22.38% from a year earlier, Mettis Global reported. Earnings per share reached Rs42.49, compared with Rs34.72 in the corresponding quarter of 2025. The board also approved an interim payout of Rs6.50 per share, equal to 65%, with no earlier interim payment for this period.

Revenue advanced 9.15% to Rs8.81bn, while gross profit expanded 14.19% to Rs2.44bn as sales costs grew more slowly than turnover. Operating profit increased 19.83% to Rs1.68bn, supported by reduced selling and distribution costs and improved finance income; rising administrative costs, other expenses and income tax limited the overall gain. Income tax expense was Rs690.26m, 12.48% higher than in the prior-year quarter.