Karachi: Lucky Core Industries has reported a decrease in its financial performance for the fiscal year 2025-26, according to a recent investor briefing. The briefing, released on October 2, 2026, highlighted key economic factors and financial metrics impacting the company's performance.

The company’s unconsolidated revenue stood at PKR 113.2 billion, a decrease of 6% compared to the previous fiscal year. Consolidated revenue mirrored this trend, reaching PKR 113.4 billion, marking a 5% decline. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for both unconsolidated and consolidated financials were reported at PKR 14.7 billion, representing an 18% decrease. The profit after tax (PAT) recorded was PKR 9.7 billion, down by 17%, with earnings per share (EPS) also dropping by 17% to PKR 20.99 for unconsolidated and PKR 21.11 for consolidated financials.

The market capitalization of Lucky Core Industries was recorded at PKR 109.3 billion, with net debt standing at PKR 6.0 billion. The company's return on capital employed (ROCE) was 32%, and the dividend per share (DPS) was declared at PKR 10.5, which is 50% of the PAT.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the currency rate exhibited an upward trend with a 1.98% increase. This was categorized as a big move. The average policy rate decreased to 10.91% from the previous 11.5%. Meanwhile, average inflation fell to 7.1% from 11.1%, and Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) growth showed an upward trend at 4.98%.

In a detailed breakdown of financial performance by business segment, the soda ash segment reported a net turnover of PKR 36.21 billion, up by 9%, with EBIT increasing by 33% to PKR 5.67 billion. The polyester segment saw a 13% rise in net turnover to PKR 34.48 billion, while EBIT surged by 74% to PKR 479 million. Pharmaceuticals achieved a 5% increase in net turnover to PKR 22.20 billion, with EBIT growing by 16% to PKR 5.35 billion. The chemicals and agri sciences segment reported a net turnover of PKR 13.18 billion, a 1% increase, with EBIT rising by 5% to PKR 1.91 billion. The animal health segment experienced a 17% increase in net turnover to PKR 7.19 billion, with EBIT growing by 20% to PKR 1.30 billion.

The company’s current ratio was reported at 1.6x, reflecting its ability to meet short-term obligations. Despite the declines in revenue and profit, Lucky Core Industries continues to focus on its diversified business segments, aiming to leverage growth areas to offset the downturns experienced in the fiscal year.