Sazgar 6MFY26 profit up 27%, declares Rs15 dividend

January 27, 2026 (MLN): Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (PSX: SAZEW) posted a profit after taxation of Rs8.44bn for the six months ended December 31, 2025, up 27.4% compared to Rs6.63bn in the corresponding period last year.

Earnings per share (EPS) increased to Rs140 from Rs110.

Net sales surged 51.8% YoY to Rs67.85bn from Rs44.69bn, showing strong sales volumes during the period.

After accounting for cost of sales of Rs51.10bn (up 60.3% YoY), the company reported a gross profit of Rs16.75bn, up 30.6% from Rs12.83bn in 6MFY25.

Distribution and marketing costs increased 61.4% to Rs2.43bn, while administrative expenses rose 80% to Rs465.3m.

Other operating expenses increased 27.9% to Rs1.04bn. Total operating expenses climbed 52.7% to Rs3.93bn.

This led to an operating profit of Rs12.81bn, up 25% YoY.

Finance costs increased 33.1% to Rs199.5m.

Other income surged 66.1% to Rs1.22bn, showing in net other income of Rs1.02bn, up 74.5% from Rs586.4m in 6MFY25.

Profit before levy and taxation increased 27.7% to Rs13.84bn from Rs10.84bn.

Levy/final taxation for 2025 was nil compared to Rs946,969 in the prior period. Profit before taxation stood at Rs13.84bn, up 27.7% YoY.

Total income tax increased 28.1% to Rs5.40bn. The company reported no net loss from discontinued operations in 6MFY26 compared to a loss of Rs44,492 in the same period last year.

The company closed 6MFY26 with a net profit of Rs8.44bn, delivering strong growth.

The Board has approved an interim cash dividend of Rs15 per share (150% of face value of Rs10 each) for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

This is in addition to the interim dividend already paid at Rs15 per share (150%), bringing total interim dividends for FY26 to Rs30 per share.

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