ACPL profit skyrockets 2.5x in H1 FY2026

February 24, 2026 (MLN): Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (PSX: ACPL) posted a remarkable net profit of Rs1.61bn for the half year ended December 31, 2025, representing a 2.5x increase compared to Rs643.0m in the same period last year.

The company’s earnings per share (EPS) jumped to Rs11.69 from Rs4.68, showing nearly a 2.5x year-on-year growth.

Revenue for the period surged by 44% to Rs22.10bn, up from Rs15.35bn in H1 FY2025, driven by higher dispatch volumes and favorable pricing.

Cost of sales rose 29% to Rs15.93bn from Rs12.37bn. However, revenue growth outpaced costs, pushing gross profit up by 2.1x to Rs6.17bn compared to Rs2.98bn last year.

The gross profit margin strengthened significantly to 27.9% from 19.4%, highlighting strong operational leverage.

Distribution expenses increased 40% to Rs2.44bn, while administrative costs rose 32% to Rs538.8m. Other expenses jumped by 3.7x to Rs188.4m, and other income fell 55% to Rs341.8m, partially offsetting operational gains.

Profit from operations climbed 2.2x to Rs3.34bn from Rs1.54bn, aided by higher gross profit. Finance costs eased 28% to Rs588.7m, providing additional support to the bottom line. Profit before taxation surged over 4x to Rs2.75bn from Rs660.2m.

Following an income tax expense of Rs1.15bn (up from Rs17.2m), ACPL’s net profit for the period stood at Rs1.61bn, marking a 2.5x increase year-on-year and reflecting a strong half-year performance.

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