Pakistan corporate profits surge 25% in 9M2026

Mettis Global reported that profits at Pakistan’s listed companies increased 25% year on year in January-September 2026, their strongest nine-month expansion since 2023. Earnings had risen 18% in FY26 and grew 23% in 1QFY27, while non-bank companies recorded a 37% increase in the latest quarter.

Engineering companies led sector gains at 304%, followed by oil marketing companies at 144% and exploration and production firms at 43%. Technology earnings advanced 31%, automobiles 19%, pharmaceuticals 14%, cement 13% and fertilisers 11%. Khurram Schehzad said targeted tax relief, greater macroeconomic stability, lower financing pressure and ongoing reforms were supporting business, while calling for stronger earnings to translate into investment, industrial growth and jobs.