Karachi: Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has reported its financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, highlighting a substantial increase in both its asset base and profitability. The company's Board of Directors, in a meeting held on August 21, 2026, approved a final cash dividend of Rs. 12.50 per share, equivalent to 125%, reflecting a continued commitment to shareholder returns.

The financial results indicate a robust expansion in AHL's total assets, which surged to 10.90 billion rupees from 7.18 billion rupees the previous year. This growth is primarily driven by a notable increase in short-term investments, which rose to 2.66 billion rupees from 1.10 billion rupees, and cash and bank balances, which increased to 6.19 billion rupees from 3.73 billion rupees. The company's non-current assets also showed a moderate move, rising to 343.82 million rupees from 320.89 million rupees.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), AHL's operating revenue witnessed a very large or significant move, climbing to 2.25 billion rupees from 1.54 billion rupees. The realized gain on disposal of investments also saw an increase, reaching 1.16 billion rupees compared to 1.10 billion rupees last year. The net change in unrealized gain on investments displayed a very large or significant move, growing to 46.23 million rupees from 8.05 million rupees.

The company's profit after taxation experienced a big move, increasing to 1.18 billion rupees from 979.26 million rupees, with the earnings per share rising to 18.01 rupees from 14.99 rupees. This financial performance was achieved despite an increase in administrative and operating expenses, which stood at 1.98 billion rupees compared to 1.51 billion rupees in the prior year.

The Board decided against issuing bonus shares or right shares, maintaining the company's focus on cash dividends as the primary method of returning value to shareholders. The meeting concluded with no additional entitlements or corporate actions being declared.

AHL's financial results underscore its strong market position and strategic investment decisions, as evidenced by the significant increase in both revenue and asset base. The company's approach aligns with its long-term objectives, contributing to sustained growth and profitability in the current financial landscape.