Karachi: Zuma Resources Limited has announced its financial results for the first quarter ending September 30, 2026, showcasing a notable recovery from its performance a year earlier. The company reported a profit after taxation of 57.62 million rupees, a substantial increase from a loss of 1.26 million rupees in the same period last year. These figures were disclosed in the company's un-audited condensed interim statement of profit or loss dated November 2, 2026.

The company's sales for the period reached 72.56 million rupees, with a gross profit of 62.77 million rupees. In contrast, Zuma Resources did not record any sales in the corresponding quarter of 2025. Administrative expenses rose to 4.08 million rupees from 1.26 million rupees, while other operating expenses amounted to 326,161 rupees. The finance cost decreased to 8.68 million rupees, compared to 9.84 million rupees in the previous year.

Other income for the quarter was recorded at 8.66 million rupees, slightly down from 9.84 million rupees a year earlier. This resulted in a profit before levies and taxation of 58.34 million rupees, compared to a loss of 1.26 million rupees in the previous year. The taxation for the period stood at 725,576 rupees, leading to a final profit after taxation of 57.62 million rupees.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Zuma Resources Limited has achieved a significant turnaround in its financial performance. The profit per share for the quarter was reported at 0.83 rupees, compared to a loss per share of 0.02 rupees last year.

The company's financial results indicate a very large increase in profitability, reflecting improved operational efficiency and revenue generation compared to the corresponding period in the previous year.