FFC 9MCY26 profit tops Rs71bn

October 28, 2026 (MLN): Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (PSX: FFC) posted a 13% increase in its consolidated net profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 (9MCY26), reaching Rs71.02bn compared to Rs63.04bn in the corresponding period last year.

Alongside the financial results, the board of directors declared an interim cash dividend of Rs18.50 per share (185%).

Reflecting the solid bottom-line expansion, basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the nine-month period rose 13% to Rs48.77, up from Rs43.30 in 9MCY25.

For the third quarter (Q3CY26) alone, net profit increased 14% to Rs28.60bn (EPS of Rs19.72) compared to Rs25.09bn (EPS of Rs17.24) recorded in Q3CY25.

The primary catalyst driving earnings was a 16% expansion in top-line turnover. Net turnover for the nine months grew to Rs373.24bn from Rs322.50bn in 9MCY25.

Cost of sales increased 16% to Rs248.60bn against Rs214.05bn, enabling gross profit to surge 15% to Rs124.64bn compared to Rs108.45bn in the comparative period.

The gross profit margin remained strong at 33.39% compared to 33.63% in 9MCY25.

On the operational side, overheads expanded as administrative and distribution expenses rose 18% to Rs32.55bn compared to Rs27.60bn in 9MCY25.

This brought the operating line subtotal to Rs92.08bn, up 14% from Rs80.84bn. Other expenses increased 2% to Rs8.43bn, while other income grew 3% to Rs14.82bn from Rs14.39bn.

Below the operating line, finance costs climbed 37% to Rs7.60bn compared to Rs5.55bn in 9MCY25.

Bottom-line expansion was reinforced by robust investment returns, as the share of profit from associates and joint venture grew 3% to Rs17.88bn from Rs17.41bn.

Accounting for final taxes and levies of Rs135.47m, profit before income tax rose 10% to Rs108.62bn against Rs98.83bn in 9MCY25.

 With provision for taxation increasing 5% to Rs37.60bn (from Rs35.79bn), Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited closed the nine-month period with a consolidated net profit of Rs71.02bn.

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