Lucky Cement 1QFY27 profit falls 4.26% to Rs22.56 billion

Lucky Cement Limited LUCK recorded consolidated profit after tax of Rs22.56 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2026, a 4.26% decrease from Rs23.56 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share were Rs14.76, compared with Rs15.01 a year earlier.

Net revenue increased 5.32% to Rs131.86 billion from Rs125.21 billion. Gross revenue reached Rs166.34 billion, compared with Rs156.99 billion, while sales tax and federal excise duty rose to Rs28.69 billion from Rs27.61 billion. Rebates and incentives were Rs5.79 billion, up from Rs4.18 billion.

Cost of sales grew 6.28% to Rs97.90 billion, and gross profit advanced 2.63% to Rs33.97 billion. The share of profit from joint ventures and associates decreased 24.78% to Rs4.06 billion from Rs5.40 billion. Distribution costs increased to Rs4.64 billion from Rs4.16 billion, and administrative expenses rose to Rs2.70 billion from Rs2.11 billion.

Finance costs declined 3.43% to Rs4.64 billion from Rs4.81 billion, while taxation fell 4.56% to Rs5.93 billion from Rs6.21 billion. Profit before taxation was Rs28.48 billion, down from Rs29.77 billion in the prior-year quarter. The quarterly results reflect higher revenue and gross profit alongside lower joint venture and associate earnings and increased distribution and administrative expenses.