Karachi: Chera? ???kaging Limited has reported a significant increase in net profit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The company announced its financial results at a board meeting held on August 18, 2026, at its head office in Karachi.
The company has declared a final cash dividend of Rs. 3.00 per share, equivalent to 30%. This is in addition to an interim cash dividend of Re. 1.00 per share, or 10%, already distributed. The company has not announced any bonus or right shares at this time.
According to the financial statement, Chera? ???kaging Limited's net turnover rose to Rs. 15.09 billion from Rs. 13.01 billion in the previous fiscal year. The cost of sales increased to Rs. 13.21 billion from Rs. 11.99 billion. Consequently, the gross profit surged to Rs. 1.88 billion from Rs. 1.02 billion, marking a very large or significant move.
The company's operating profit increased to Rs. 1.47 billion, up from Rs. 886.41 million. Finance costs decreased to Rs. 384.08 million from Rs. 462.57 million, contributing to the profit before levies and income tax, which stood at Rs. 1.09 billion, compared to Rs. 423.84 million in the previous year. After accounting for taxes, the net profit for the year was Rs. 651.01 million, up from Rs. 356.43 million, reflecting a very large or significant move.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Chera? ???kaging Limited's total assets increased to Rs. 19.18 billion from Rs. 15.62 billion in 2025. Non-current assets rose to Rs. 10.57 billion from Rs. 8.78 billion, while current assets increased to Rs. 8.61 billion from Rs. 6.84 billion.
The company's total equity and liabilities also grew to Rs. 19.18 billion from Rs. 15.62 billion. Share capital remained unchanged at Rs. 490.95 million, while reserves increased to Rs. 9.29 billion from Rs. 8.47 billion. Non-current liabilities rose to Rs. 4.82 billion from Rs. 3.16 billion, and current liabilities increased to Rs. 4.58 billion from Rs. 3.51 billion.
The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at the company's registered office in Peshawar. Share transfer books will be closed from October 1 to October 8, 2026.