Karachi: AGP Limited, a leading entity in the healthcare sector, reported a decline in profits for the quarter ending March 2026, as detailed in its latest financial disclosures. The company recorded a net profit of PKR 968 million, experiencing a very large or significant move of -11.5% compared to the previous reporting period.
The financial data, disclosed on May 29, 2026, indicates that AGP Limited's revenue for the quarter was PKR 6.85 billion. Despite a substantial gross profit of PKR 3.99 billion, the company faced increased costs that impacted its overall profitability. The gross margin stood at 58.3%, classified as a big move with a decrease of 4.3%.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), AGP Limited’s earnings per share (EPS) recorded a moderate move of +0.6%, amounting to PKR 3.06. The company's EBITDA was reported at PKR 1.98 billion, highlighting the challenges faced by AGP Limited amid escalating operational expenses.
The financial performance of AGP Limited has been influenced by rising administrative and marketing costs, which totaled PKR 247 million and PKR 1.83 billion respectively, for the quarter. Additionally, the finance cost for the period was PKR 316 million, contributing to the decline in net profit margins, which witnessed a big move of -8.4%.
The company's cost of sales for the quarter was PKR 2.86 billion, reflecting the broader economic challenges within the industry. With other expenses amounting to PKR 104 million and other income at PKR 19 million, AGP Limited's operating profit was PKR 1.83 billion.
As AGP Limited navigates through these financial dynamics, the healthcare market continues to present both opportunities and obstacles for growth and sustainability in the face of economic pressures.