Air Link Communication's quarterly profit jumps 88%

October 23, 2025 (MLN): Air Link Communication Limited (PSX: AIRLINK) has reported a massive 88.02% surge in Profit for the Period (Profit After Tax) for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, reaching Rs1.583 billion compared to Rs842.165 million in the same period last year.

This remarkable growth was fueled by significant margin expansion and robust operating performance.

The impressive quarterly performance translates into substantial improvement in Earnings Per Share (EPS) as Basic and diluted EPS rose by 88.26% to Rs4.01 (vs. Rs2.13).

Revenue from contracts with customers saw a healthy rise of 10.66%, totaling Rs24.402bn.

The Gross Profit experienced a 56.07% jump due to superior cost management. Notably, the company saw a favorable reduction in Selling and Distribution Costs, which decreased by (from Rs. 92.459 million to Rs. 69.459 million).

Other Income saw a dramatic increase of 50.28% from Rs210.155m to Rs315.763m, providing a significant boost to pre-tax profits.

Despite a challenging quarter, the core Operating Profit still surged by 68.51%. This strong operational footing helped absorb increases in Administrative Expense (+5.71%) and Other Expense (+46.36%).

The company successfully absorbed a 42.08% rise in Finance Cost and a 67.62% increase in Income Tax provision while delivering the massive bottom-line growth. The efficiency improvements were substantial enough to overcome these rising costs.

Net Profit Margin has significantly expanded from 3.82% to 6.49%, reflecting improved control over overall operating expenses relative to sales.

The outstanding performance has led to strong shareholder returns. For the quarter, the company announced an interim cash dividend (D-8) of Rs. 2.00 per share (20%).

Air Link Communication is a leader in Pakistan's technology sector, excelling in the manufacturing, distribution, and retail of smartphones and consumer electronics.

The Group is comprised of the parent company, Air Link Communication Limited, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Select Technologies (Private) Limited. The business model is vertically integrated, covering assembly, distribution, and retail.

Air Link maintains strong strategic partnerships with global brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, Tecno, itel, and Acer Gadgets Inc., and operates as an Apple Authorized Reseller.

The company operates one of Pakistan's most advanced smartphone manufacturing facilities in Lahore, established in 2021, with a capacity of 12 million handsets annually. The Group is furthering this diversification by commencing manufacturing and production of Xiaomi smart LED televisions in FY25.

Management has acquired an eight-acre parcel of land in the Sundar Green Economic Zone (SEZ) to significantly increase production capacity and introduce white goods appliances starting in FY26 and beyond.

Being in a SEZ offers benefits such as zero duty on imported machinery and a 10-year tax holiday.

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