Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited has reported a strong performance for the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a robust year for the country's capital markets. The KSE-100 Index soared to 180,302 points as of June 30, 2026, marking a very large increase of 43.5% in rupees and 46.4% in US dollars compared to the previous year. The market capitalization reached Rs 20.2 trillion, or USD 72.6 billion, approximately 16% of the nation's GDP, up from Rs 15.2 trillion in FY25.
According to the annual report released on November 3, 2026, the average daily traded value across all markets increased to Rs 63.1 billion, a big move from Rs 41.7 billion in the prior fiscal year. The number of registered investors also saw a significant rise, with 583,052 unique identification numbers, an increase of 48%, adding approximately 190,000 new investors, the highest number added in a single year.
In addition to these metrics, Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded 11 initial public offerings in FY2025-26, raising Rs 18.4 billion. The Government of Pakistan's Sukuk auction fees increased by 46%, generating Rs 133 million as the government shifted its borrowing activities to the stock exchange.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the financial performance for FY2025-26 showcased marked improvements. Operating revenue rose by 19.3% to Rs 2,937 million from Rs 2,461 million in FY2024-25. Operating profit experienced a very large increase of 94% to Rs 778 million, up from Rs 401 million the previous year. Profit before taxation climbed 38% to Rs 2,808 million, while profit after taxation rose 37% to Rs 2,241 million. Earnings per share similarly increased by 37% to Rs 2.80.
The final cash dividend was announced at Re 1.00 per share, with Rs 801 million disbursed in October 2026. The cost-to-total income ratio improved, reducing by 6.7 percentage points to 43.5%, and the return on average equity grew by 3.7 percentage points to 17.5%.
Over the past four years, PSX saw its operating result transition from a loss of Rs 110 million to an operating profit of Rs 778 million, and earnings per share increased from Rs 0.27 to Rs 2.80. The company's total assets grew to Rs 16,513 million, a 9.4% increase from the previous fiscal year, while shareholders' equity increased by 9.2% to Rs 13,338 million.
The fiscal year 2025-26 has been a testament to the resilience and growth potential of Pakistan's stock market, with significant advances in market metrics and financial performance, underscoring the exchange's role in the nation's economic framework.