Karachi: Power Cement Limited has reported its financial results for the first quarter ending September 30, 2026, showing a robust performance compared to the same period last year. The company experienced significant growth in both revenue and profit, reflecting a positive trajectory in its operational efficiency and market presence.

On October 22, 2026, Power Cement disclosed that its total assets stood at 45.95 billion rupees, a decrease from 47.40 billion rupees as of June 30, 2026. Despite the reduction in total assets, the company's equity rose to 24.67 billion rupees from 24.01 billion rupees, indicating a strengthening financial position.

The revenue from contracts with customers was reported at 10.65 billion rupees, marking a very large or significant move with a 36.26% increase from the previous year's 7.81 billion rupees. This rise in revenue translated to a gross profit of 3.58 billion rupees, up from 2.71 billion rupees, demonstrating enhanced profitability.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the company's selling and distribution expenses surged to 1.28 billion rupees from 666.52 million rupees, while administrative expenses climbed to 189.52 million rupees from 156.38 million rupees. Despite these increases, Power Cement managed to improve its profit from operations to 2.08 billion rupees compared to 1.76 billion rupees in the corresponding period of 2025.

Finance costs decreased to 416.73 million rupees from 514.93 million rupees, contributing to a net finance cost of 410.45 million rupees, down from 504.70 million rupees last year. After accounting for taxation of 614.91 million rupees, the profit after taxation registered a big move with a 30.60% increase, reaching 1.05 billion rupees from 804.36 million rupees in the prior-year period.

The earnings per share (EPS) also reflected this positive trend, with basic EPS rising to 0.80 rupees from 0.60 rupees and diluted EPS increasing to 0.76 rupees from 0.58 rupees.

Power Cement's financial results for the first quarter demonstrate a substantial improvement in its operational and financial metrics, positioning the company favorably in the designated market. The company's strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies appear to be driving significant growth, despite the challenging economic environment.