Karachi: Arif Habib Limited (PSX: AHL) reported a steady financial performance for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, with profit after taxation rising to Rs780.71 million, up 4% from Rs750.43 million recorded in the corresponding period last year. Earnings per share (EPS) improved to Rs11.95, compared with Rs11.48 a year earlier.
The company’s operating revenue increased significantly to Rs1.50 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of more than 30% from Rs1.15 billion. In addition, realized gains on the disposal of investments climbed to Rs832.98 million, helping lift total revenue to Rs2.34 billion during the period.
Despite recording an unrealized investment loss of Rs73.01 million, Arif Habib Limited maintained strong profitability. Administrative and operating expenses rose to Rs1.28 billion, while finance costs increased to Rs109.63 million, reflecting higher financing expenses during the period. Nevertheless, profit before taxation remained stable at Rs954.97 million.
The company’s balance sheet also strengthened. Total assets expanded to Rs8.04 billion as of March 31, 2026, compared with Rs7.18 billion at the end of June 2025. Cash and bank balances surged to Rs5.14 billion, highlighting a strong liquidity position, while shareholders’ equity increased to Rs2.05 billion from Rs1.93 billion.
Cash flow from operating activities remained robust, with the company generating Rs2.15 billion in net operating cash during the nine-month period, supported by improvements in working capital management and investment-related cash inflows.
For the third quarter alone, Arif Habib Limited posted a profit after tax of Rs259.84 million, compared with Rs245.64 million in the same quarter last year, while quarterly EPS improved to Rs3.98 from Rs3.76.
The Board of Directors did not recommend any cash dividend, bonus shares, right shares, or any other corporate action for the period ended March 31, 2026.
