Lahore: Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited has reported a significant increase in its financial performance for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, as per its un-audited condensed interim consolidated statement of profit or loss. The company recorded a substantial rise in revenue and profit, showcasing robust growth compared to the same period last year.

The company's revenue from contracts with customers reached 30.92 billion rupees for the quarter, a very large move compared to 16.48 billion rupees in the previous year. This increase in revenue has been instrumental in driving the company's financial results upward.

The cost of sales during this period was reported at 18.73 billion rupees, compared to 10.89 billion rupees in the preceding year, leading to a gross profit of 12.18 billion rupees against the previous year's 5.59 billion rupees. Operating profit also saw a notable rise, recorded at 9.95 billion rupees, a big move from the 4.41 billion rupees recorded in the same quarter last year.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Maple Leaf Cement's finance cost notably increased to 2.47 billion rupees from 396.71 million rupees, which affected the net finance cost, recorded at 2.39 billion rupees compared to 335.34 million rupees in the previous year. Despite this, the company's profit before income tax was 6.85 billion rupees, up from 4.05 billion rupees, marking a significant improvement.

The company's income tax expense for the quarter amounted to 2.65 billion rupees, compared to 1.32 billion rupees in the previous year. Consequently, the profit for the period stood at 4.21 billion rupees, a significant move from 2.73 billion rupees in the same quarter last year.

Earnings per share, both basic and diluted, were reported at 3.54 rupees, up from 2.60 rupees in the previous year, highlighting the company's improved profitability metrics.

Maple Leaf Cement's financial results underscore its strong operational performance and revenue growth during the quarter, which have significantly bolstered its profit margins.