Karachi: Big Bird Foods Limited has released its financial results for the first quarter ending September 30, 2026, highlighting a notable increase in net sales compared to the same period last year. The report, dated October 26, 2026, offers insights into the company's performance and financial health.

For the quarter ending September 30, 2026, Big Bird Foods Limited reported net sales of 4.07 billion rupees, up from 3.89 billion rupees in the corresponding quarter of 2025. This increase demonstrates a significant move in net sales for the period. The cost of sales also increased, reaching 3.23 billion rupees from the previous year's 3.07 billion rupees.

The gross profit for the quarter stood at 845.05 million rupees, compared to 813.76 million rupees in the same period last year. In terms of expenses, the distribution and selling expenses rose to 159.77 million rupees from 117.00 million rupees, while administration expenses increased slightly to 79.87 million rupees from 73.21 million rupees. Other expenses were recorded at 39.57 million rupees, a minor increase from last year's 38.67 million rupees.

Despite these increased costs, the profit from operations was 598.28 million rupees, down from 609.07 million rupees. According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the finance cost saw a reduction to 64.34 million rupees from 87.31 million rupees, which contributed positively to the company's financial outcome.

The profit before income tax was reported at 533.93 million rupees, a slight improvement from the previous year's 521.76 million rupees. After accounting for taxation of 188.94 million rupees, the profit after taxation was 344.99 million rupees, compared to 331.95 million rupees in the prior year, indicating a moderate move in net profit.

Earnings per share for the quarter decreased to 1.05 rupees from 1.11 rupees in the same quarter of the previous year, reflecting the overall financial performance of Big Bird Foods Limited during this period.