LCI delivers strong performance, declares Rs6.2 final dividend

August 1, 2025 (MLN): Lucky Core Industries Limited (PSX: LCI) reported a profit of Rs11.76 billion [EPS: Rs25.46] for the year ended June 30, 2025, up 5.32% from Rs11.16 billion [EPS: Rs24.15] in FY24, driven by improved operational performance and reduced finance costs.

The company has recommended a final cash dividend of 310% (Rs6.20 per share of Rs2 each), in addition to the interim cash dividend of 340% (Rs34 per share of Rs10 each) already paid prior to the stock split.

Net turnover slightly declined by 0.58% to Rs119.94bn in FY25 from Rs120.64bn in FY24, while the cost of sales dropped by 1.23% to Rs92.49bn.

As a result, gross profit rose 1.70% to Rs27.45bn.

Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 1.84% to Rs7.18bn, while administrative and general expenses fell by 7.53% to Rs2.25bn during the year.

The company’s operating profit improved by 4.50%, reaching Rs18.03bn, despite a 5.90% increase in other charges to Rs887mn.

Finance costs significantly decreased by 37.52% to Rs2.21bn from Rs3.54bn in FY24. Meanwhile, other income dropped by 32.83% to Rs2.86bn.

Share of profit from associate companies fell by 5.31% to Rs3.44bn from Rs3.64bn in FY24.

Taxation increased by 19.21% to Rs18.62bn, with current tax rising 3.82% to Rs5.03bn and deferred tax showing a significant shift from an income of Rs390mn to an expense of Rs1.83bn, marking a change of -568.75%.

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