PKGS 9MCY26 profit surges over 4-fold

Packages Limited’s consolidated profit for the nine months to September 30, 2026, climbed to Rs6.54 billion from Rs1.40 billion a year earlier, Mettis Global reported. Basic earnings per share reached Rs49.49, compared with a loss of Rs2.88 in the same period last year. The result reflected higher revenue and stronger gross margins.

Revenue increased 7.7% to Rs160.45 billion, while gross profit advanced 20.1% to Rs37.70 billion and operating profit rose 33.2% to Rs23.62 billion. Other income reached Rs2.19 billion and investment income increased 85.5% to Rs1.71 billion, helping lift profit before tax and levy to Rs12.42 billion. However, third-quarter profit fell 38% year on year to Rs1.09 billion, with basic EPS at Rs7.15; finance costs for the nine-month period increased 3.6% to Rs11.20 billion.