Air Link Communication’s 1QFY27 profit falls 35.7% to Rs1.02 billion

Air Link Communication Limited AIRLINK reported profit of Rs1.02 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, a 35.7% decrease from Rs1.58 billion in the same quarter a year earlier. Basic and diluted earnings per share were Rs2.58, compared with Rs4.01 in 1QFY26.

Revenue from customer contracts was Rs22.81 billion, down from Rs24.40 billion a year earlier. Cost of revenue also declined, to Rs19.85 billion from Rs21.01 billion, while gross profit fell 12.6% to Rs2.96 billion. Gross margin was 12.97%, compared with 13.88% in the corresponding period.

Administrative expenses increased 25.1% to Rs387.47 million, and selling and distribution costs rose 40.8% to Rs97.79 million. Combined operating expenses reached Rs485.26 million, up 28%. Other income declined 41.4% to Rs185.04 million, while operating profit decreased 17.8% to Rs2.47 billion.

Finance costs increased 19.4% to Rs1.16 billion, and other expenses rose 10.7% to Rs139.02 million. Profit before income tax fell 38.9% to Rs1.36 billion. The income tax charge was Rs345.03 million, down 46.6% from the same period last year.