Karachi: Kohat Cement Company Limited has reported a notable rise in its quarterly profits for the period ending September 30, 2026. The company disclosed its financial results on October 30, 2026, reflecting a substantial boost in its earnings driven by increased sales revenues.

The unconsolidated condensed interim statement of profit or loss for the first quarter of the fiscal year reveals that Kohat Cement's net sales increased to approximately 11.84 billion rupees from the previous year’s 10.29 billion rupees. This increase in sales represents a very large or significant move of 15.06%.

The cost of sales for the same period was recorded at around 6.89 billion rupees, slightly up from 6.75 billion rupees a year earlier, leading to a gross profit of 4.95 billion rupees compared to the previous year’s 3.54 billion rupees. Operating profit also showed an increase to approximately 4.31 billion rupees from 3.06 billion rupees, despite higher administrative and general expenses, which totaled about 259.92 million rupees.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the company's profit before taxation reached approximately 5.21 billion rupees, up from 4.47 billion rupees in the previous year. The profit after taxation was reported at about 3.31 billion rupees, marking a big move of 12.54% from the 2.94 billion rupees recorded last year.

Kohat Cement also reported earnings per share of 3.60 rupees, an increase from 3.20 rupees a year ago. The company's financial performance highlights its robust growth within the cement industry, as it continues to navigate market challenges and capitalize on sales opportunities.