Karachi: Image Pakistan Limited has released its financial results for the first quarter ending September 30, 2026, showing a modest increase in revenue alongside decreased profits. The report, dated November 2, 2026, provides a detailed account of the company's financial performance during this period, reflecting mixed outcomes in various financial metrics.

For the quarter spanning July to September 2026, Image Pakistan Limited reported a revenue of 816.49 million rupees, compared to 778.56 million rupees in the same period last year, marking a moderate move in revenue figures. The company's cost of sales also saw an increase, amounting to 431.34 million rupees, up from 407.88 million rupees the previous year. As a result, the gross profit stood at 385.15 million rupees, slightly up from 370.68 million rupees in the corresponding quarter of 2025.

The financial report highlighted an increase in distribution and selling expenses, which totaled 142.12 million rupees, compared to 124.46 million rupees the previous year. Administrative expenses also rose to 58.65 million rupees from 50.10 million rupees. Consequently, the total distribution, selling, and administrative expenses reached 200.77 million rupees, up from 174.56 million rupees in the previous year.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Image Pakistan Limited's operating profit for the quarter was 184.44 million rupees, down from 196.60 million rupees in the same quarter last year. The finance cost slightly decreased to 45.58 million rupees from 46.02 million rupees, contributing to a profit before taxation of 138.86 million rupees, compared to 150.58 million rupees in the previous year.

After accounting for taxation, which declined to 2.08 million rupees from 9.16 million rupees, the profit after taxation amounted to 136.77 million rupees. This represents a decrease from the 141.42 million rupees recorded in the same quarter of the previous year. Consequently, the earning per share, both basic and diluted, was reported at 0.59 rupees, slightly down from 0.61 rupees in the first quarter of 2025.

Despite the challenges reflected in the financial results, Image Pakistan Limited continues to navigate its market category with a focus on maintaining revenue growth while managing expenses effectively.