Interloop profit soars 4x in H1FY26, declares Rs2 dividend

MG News | February 04, 2026 at 01:21 PM GMT+05:00

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February 4, 2026 (MLN): Interloop Limited (PSX: ILP) reported a net profit of Rs5.90bn for the half year ended December 31, 2025, nearly 4 times the Rs1.48bn recorded in the same period last year.

The company’s earnings per share (EPS) rose sharply to Rs4.30 from Rs1.06 in H1FY25, while an interim cash dividend of Rs2 per share (20%) was declared.

The textile and apparel manufacturer’s net sales increased 3.5% YoY to Rs90.39bn from Rs87.35bn, showing steady top-line growth amid a competitive market environment.

Cost of sales slightly decreased by 1.4% to Rs69.29bn from Rs70.26bn, resulting in a gross profit of Rs21.11bn, up 23.5% from Rs17.09bn in the same period last year.

The gross margin improved to 23.3% compared to 19.6% previously, indicating enhanced operational efficiency.

Distribution costs fell 21.3% YoY to Rs2.96bn, while administrative expenses increased 9.5% to Rs5.59bn.

Other operating expenses rose 47.4% to Rs872.7m, bringing total operating expenses slightly lower by 0.4% to Rs9.42bn.

Other income surged 200% to Rs1.71bn, significantly boosting overall profitability.

Consequently, profit from operations jumped 63.3% to Rs13.40bn from Rs8.20bn in H1FY25.

Finance cost decreased 39.5% to Rs3.37bn, supporting the strong operational performance.

The company posted a profit before levy and taxation of Rs10.03bn, nearly 3.8 times the prior year.

With no levies recorded during the period, profit before taxation remained at Rs10.03bn, over 6 times the Rs1.63bn recorded last year.

Income tax expense rose to Rs4.13bn from Rs153.5 million, resulting in a profit after taxation of Rs5.90bn, almost 4 times H1FY25.

Interloop Limited’s H1FY26 performance demonstrates a strong recovery and operational resilience, driven by higher gross margins, disciplined cost management, and a significant rise in other income.

The company remains a leading player in Pakistan’s textile and apparel industry, focusing on sustainable growth and shareholder returns.

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 (Rs.000)
Description	2025	2024	Change (%)
Sales - net	90,393,402	87,348,950	3.49%
Cost of sales	(69,286,760)	(70,261,505)	-1.39%
Gross profit	21,106,642	17,087,445	23.52%
Distribution costs	(2,960,605)	(3,759,590)	-21.25%
Administrative expenses	(5,587,642)	(5,104,672)	9.46%
Other operating expenses	(872,657)	(591,922)	47.43%
Total Operating Expenses	(9,420,904)	(9,456,184)	-0.37%
Other income	1,709,918	569,717	200.13%
Profit from operations	13,395,656	8,200,978	63.34%
Finance cost	(3,368,532)	(5,566,065)	-39.48%
Profit before levies and tax	10,027,124	2,634,913	280.55%
Levies	-	(998,375)
Profit before income tax	10,027,124	1,636,538	512.70%
Income tax	(4,127,814)	(153,473)	2589.60%
Profit after taxation	5,899,310	1,483,065	297.78%
Earnings per share (Rs)	4.3	1.06	305.66%

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