PAKT 9MCY26 profit rises 23%

Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PAKT) recorded consolidated net profit of Rs30.17 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, up 23% from Rs24.52 billion a year earlier, Mettis Global reported. The board also announced an interim cash dividend of Rs50 per share. Earnings per share rose to Rs118.09 from Rs95.96.

Net turnover advanced 23% to Rs125.62 billion, while gross profit increased by the same rate to Rs64.29 billion. Domestic turnover was Rs322.25 billion, up 22%, and export turnover came to Rs10.33 billion; gross turnover reached Rs332.58 billion. Operating profit grew 21% to Rs49.07 billion, while third-quarter net profit rose 14% to Rs11.64 billion. Higher selling and distribution costs, which increased 41% to Rs7.09 billion, and a 13% rise in income tax expense to Rs19.24 billion were also reported.