Karachi: Arif Habib Limited, a prominent entity in Pakistan's financial sector, has released its financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. The company reported a notable decline in its total assets and equity compared to the previous quarter, according to the figures disclosed in its unaudited financial statement.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, Arif Habib Limited's total assets were reported at 9.10 billion rupees, a noticeable drop from the 10.90 billion rupees reported on June 30, 2026. This represents a significant decrease in the company's asset base during the quarter. The company's equity also showed a downward trend, with total equity standing at 1.91 billion rupees, down from 2.45 billion rupees at the end of the previous quarter.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the company's operating revenue for the quarter was 580.94 million rupees, up from 423.83 million rupees in the same quarter the previous year. Despite the increase in operating revenue, the realized gain on the disposal of investments saw a substantial fall to 44.73 million rupees from 221.88 million rupees a year earlier.
Arif Habib Limited's profit after taxation for the quarter amounted to 272.80 million rupees, compared to 246.39 million rupees for the corresponding period last year. This improvement in profitability was achieved despite administrative and operating expenses totaling 339.36 million rupees, slightly down from 355.05 million rupees in the previous year.
The company's earnings per share, both basic and diluted, stood at 4.18 rupees, an increase from 3.77 rupees in the year-ago period. This improvement reflects the company's ability to enhance shareholder value despite the challenges faced during the quarter.
In terms of liabilities, the company's current liabilities were recorded at 7.17 billion rupees, a decrease from 8.42 billion rupees at the end of the previous quarter. Short-term borrowings, secured, rose to 1.91 billion rupees from 1.55 billion rupees at the end of June 2026, indicating increased reliance on short-term financing.
The overall financial performance of Arif Habib Limited for the quarter highlights both challenges and opportunities for the company in navigating the current economic landscape. The firm's ability to sustain growth in operating revenue while managing expenses will be crucial in the coming quarters.