Karachi: National Foods Limited has announced an interim cash dividend for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, amounting to Rs. 4.00 per share, translating to an 80% payout. This dividend is in addition to previous interim dividends totaling Rs. 21.00 per share, equating to a 420.00% payout. The announcement came following the Board of Directors meeting held on April 28, 2026, at the company’s registered corporate office in Karachi.

According to the financial statements released, National Foods Limited reported total assets of Rs. 54.66 billion as of March 31, 2026, a significant increase from Rs. 45.49 billion recorded at the end of June 2025. The company also disclosed a substantial jump in unappropriated profits, which rose to Rs. 30.18 billion from Rs. 10.91 billion.

The company’s current assets increased notably, with short-term investments reaching Rs. 20.47 billion, a very large or significant move from Rs. 1.52 billion in June 2025. Cash and bank balances also showed a significant increase to Rs. 4.41 billion from Rs. 2.24 billion.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the company’s equity attributable to its owners surged to Rs. 31.75 billion from Rs. 13.29 billion, marking a very large or significant move. Meanwhile, non-current liabilities decreased to Rs. 5.95 billion from Rs. 11.35 billion, which also represents a very large or significant move.

The book closure for the interim dividend is scheduled from May 12, 2026, to May 14, 2026. Shareholders listed in the Register of Members by May 12 will be eligible for the dividend. The transfer books will close on May 11, 2026.

The company did not announce any issuance of bonus or right shares for the quarter. The financial results were supplemented by a comprehensive report, including statements on financial position, equity changes, and cash flows, set to be transmitted via PUCARS within the stipulated timeframe.