Lahore: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has reported its annual financial results for the year ending June 30, 2026, revealing a steady profit growth despite various operational challenges. The unconsolidated statement of profit or loss, released as part of the agency's annual report dated October 7, 2026, highlights a modest increase in profitability as well as significant changes in key financial metrics.

According to PACRA's financial disclosures, revenue from contracts with customers experienced a noticeable increase, rising to 523.24 million rupees from 466.81 million rupees in the previous year. This growth in revenue represents a very large or significant move of 12.05%, underscoring the agency's ability to enhance its service offerings and client engagements over the past year.

Operational costs also saw shifts, with remuneration costs rising to 250.62 million rupees from 240.79 million rupees, while infrastructure and administrative costs were recorded at 36.69 million rupees and 35.13 million rupees, respectively. The total operating costs amounted to 322.45 million rupees, up from 309.69 million rupees, which led to an operating profit of 200.80 million rupees, up from 157.12 million rupees—a very large or significant move of 27.79%.

The agency encountered a mixture of other expenses and income during the fiscal year. Other expenses slightly increased to 8.38 million rupees, with other income decreasing to 23.04 million rupees from 30.53 million rupees. The finance cost rose to 2.30 million rupees.

Profit before income tax and levy climbed to 213.16 million rupees from 178.50 million rupees, while a levy of 24.28 million rupees was applied, compared to a minimal 171,084 rupees in the previous year. Consequently, profit before income tax stood at 188.87 million rupees, reflecting a moderate move of 5.91% from the prior year.

The agency's profit for the year was recorded at 128.08 million rupees, slightly up from 127.65 million rupees in the previous year, marking a minor move of 0.33%. Earnings per share, both basic and diluted, were reported at 1.72 rupees, a minor increase from the previous year's 1.71 rupees.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), PACRA's financial performance positions it within the financial services market category, highlighting its resilience and adaptability within a competitive sector.