Lahore: Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited announced a significant rise in its quarterly profits for the period ending September 30, 2025, as reflected in its un-audited financial results disclosed on October 17, 2025. The company's Board of Directors convened through video conferencing at the registered office in Lahore, deciding not to recommend any cash dividend, bonus shares, right shares, or other entitlements for the quarter.

The company's financial performance saw an increase in revenue from contracts with customers, reaching 16.48 billion rupees, compared to 15.72 billion rupees in the same period last year. This represents a very large or significant move in revenue growth. Cost of sales rose slightly to 11.50 billion rupees from 11.04 billion rupees, resulting in a gross profit of 4.98 billion rupees, up from 4.68 billion rupees, showcasing a moderate move in gross profitability.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Maple Leaf Cement's operating profit nearly doubled to 4.28 billion rupees from 2.57 billion rupees in the previous year. The company also reported a decrease in finance costs to 393.87 million rupees, down from 907.48 million rupees, reflecting an improved net finance cost position of 332.50 million rupees, compared to 871.50 million rupees.

The profit before income tax increased to 3.93 billion rupees from 1.70 billion rupees the previous year, indicating a very large or significant move. After accounting for income tax expenses of 1.32 billion rupees, the profit for the period was reported at 2.61 billion rupees, a substantial increase from 1.04 billion rupees, highlighting a very large or significant move in net profitability.

Earnings per share for the equity holders of the holding company rose to 2.49 rupees, compared to 0.99 rupees in the previous year. The consolidated financial position of the company showed total equity increasing to 75.14 billion rupees, up from 70.96 billion rupees as of June 30, 2025.

Despite the strong financial results, Maple Leaf Cement decided against any corporate actions such as dividends or share issues, as stated in their report. The results will be transmitted through the Pakistan Unified Corporate Action Reporting System (PUCARS) within the specified time frame to inform stakeholders and certificate holders of the exchange accordingly.