AIRLINK FY26 profit jumps 31%

September 29, 2026 (MLN): Air Link Communication Limited (PSX: AIRLINK) reported a 31% surge in its consolidated net profit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, reaching Rs6.23bn compared to Rs4.75bn in the preceding year.

Reflecting this bottom-line growth, basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the year expanded to Rs15.75, up from Rs12.01 in FY25.

The primary catalysts behind the performance were significant gross margin expansion and reduced corporate income tax liabilities, which effectively offset top-line sales compression.

Consolidated net revenue from contracts with customers fell 14% year-on-year to Rs89.77bn, down from Rs104.36bn in FY25.

However, direct input costs dropped 18% to Rs76.18bn, enabling gross profit to jump 23% to Rs13.58bn compared to Rs11bn in the prior year.

On the operational front, overheads expanded to support distribution network scaling and administrative operations.

Administrative expenses rose 31% to Rs1.44bn, while selling and distribution costs surged 123% to Rs822.85m.

Coupled with a 15% decline in "other income" (Rs760.29m) and a 64% increase in other operating expenses (Rs453.34m), operating profit grew by 19% to Rs11.32bn.

Below the operating line, AIRLINK absorbed higher borrowing charges, with finance costs expanding 11% to Rs4.38bn (up from Rs3.94bn in FY25). Despite higher debt-servicing outlays, profit before taxation grew 17% to Rs7.25bn.

The company benefited from a 30% reduction in corporate income tax outlays, which fell to Rs1.02bn for the year (down from Rs1.46bn in FY25). Supported by a 23% expansion in gross profits and reduced tax charges, Air Link Communication Limited securely closed the fiscal year with a net profit of Rs6.23bn

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