KSBP 1HCY26 profit grows 12%

August 18, 2026 (MLN): KSB Pumps Company Limited (PSX: KSBP) reported a 12% increase in its net profit for the half-year ended June 30, 2026 (1HCY26), recording Rs171.43m compared to Rs153.56m in the corresponding period last year.

Reflecting this bottom-line expansion, the company's basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) improved to Rs5.55 for the half-year, up from Rs4.97 in 1HCY25.

The primary driver behind the performance was a strong top-line expansion combined with solid gross margin growth.

KSBP’s sales posted a 30% year-on-year surge, rising to Rs4.31bn from Rs3.32bn in 1HCY25.

Although the cost of sales increased by 31% to Rs3.35bn, higher revenue volumes allowed the company to secure a 28% expansion in gross profit, which climbed to Rs960.23m compared to Rs750.96m in the prior year.

On the operational front, overheads expanded to support higher business operations. Distribution and marketing expenses rose by 26% to Rs343.29m, while administrative expenses increased by 31% to Rs256.48m.

Impairment losses on financial assets also rose 4% to Rs77.90m.

However, a 30% reduction in "other operating expenses" (down to Rs81.93m) helped control total costs, driving profit from operations up by 125% to Rs200.63m.

Below the operating line, KSBP faced a 44% drop in "other income" (down to Rs42.87m), while finance costs fell 18% to Rs6.24m.

These factors brought the profit before tax to Rs235.68m, representing a 99% increase over last year's pre-tax figure of Rs118.64m.

Supported by strong top-line momentum and expanded operating margins, KSB Pumps Company Limited securely closed the six-month period with its net profit reaching Rs171.43m.

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