Karachi: International Packaging Films Limited has released its financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2026, showing steady profit levels despite a noticeable increase in revenue. The company reported its financial outcomes on October 27, 2026, highlighting a consistent performance during the period under review.

The revenue from contracts with customers rose to 11.13 billion rupees, compared with 10.19 billion rupees in the same quarter of the previous year. This represents a very large or significant move of 9.24% in revenue, marking a positive trajectory for the company in the designated market category.

The cost of sales also increased, totaling 9.51 billion rupees, up from 8.44 billion rupees in the corresponding quarter of 2025. This led to a gross profit of 1.62 billion rupees, down from 1.75 billion rupees in the previous year.

Operating profit experienced a decline, reaching 1.31 billion rupees compared to 1.43 billion rupees last year. Selling and distribution expenses along with administrative expenses showed a slight decrease, recording figures of 187.38 million rupees and 161.03 million rupees respectively. The finance costs reduced to 424.94 million rupees from 504.26 million rupees.

Profit before income tax stood at 882.16 million rupees, a decrease from 925.66 million rupees last year. After accounting for an income tax expense of 177.41 million rupees, the profit for the year after taxation amounted to 704.75 million rupees, a marginal rise from 704.27 million rupees in the previous year, indicating no change in percentage.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the earnings per share for the quarter were recorded at 1.01 rupees, a slight decrease from 1.08 rupees last year.

The total comprehensive income for the year, after accounting for foreign currency translation adjustments, was 704.88 million rupees, compared to 704.00 million rupees in the same quarter of the previous year. The portion attributable to the owners of the holding company was 739.32 million rupees, with a loss of 34.44 million rupees attributed to non-controlling interest.

International Packaging Films Limited continues to navigate the economic landscape, balancing increased revenue with stable profit margins and demonstrating resilience in its financial management.