Karachi, August 13, 2026: JS Global Capital Limited has reported a strong financial performance for the half year ended June 30, 2026, with profit after tax rising to Rs378.54 million, compared with Rs253.01 million in the same period last year.
According to the company’s unaudited financial statements, operating revenue increased significantly to Rs1.175 billion, up from Rs749.96 million a year earlier. The company also recorded Rs55.38 million in net capital gains, while margin finance income rose to Rs190.92 million from Rs139.16 million.
Total income for the six-month period reached Rs1.493 billion, compared with Rs1.036 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, representing growth of around 44%. Administrative and operating expenses also increased to Rs949.75 million from Rs717.54 million. After accounting for other operating income, finance costs, levy and taxation, the company posted profit before tax of Rs542.61 million, compared with Rs336.53 million last year.
The improved bottom line translated into basic and diluted earnings per share of Rs13.78, up from Rs9.21 in the first half of 2025. This represents an increase of nearly 50% year-on-year.
The company also delivered a stronger quarterly performance. Profit after tax for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 stood at Rs173.11 million, compared with Rs96.40 million in the same quarter last year. Quarterly EPS consequently increased to Rs6.30 from Rs3.51.
JS Global Capital’s balance sheet also expanded during the period. Total assets stood at Rs14.79 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with Rs12.01 billion at the end of December 2025. Long-term investments increased sharply to Rs1.61 billion from Rs106.50 million, while trade debts rose to Rs4.66 billion from Rs2.86 billion.
Cash and bank balances remained broadly stable at Rs3.23 billion. Meanwhile, short-term investments stood at Rs822.19 million at the end of June. The company’s financial position also reflected higher short-term secured borrowings, which reached Rs1.09 billion compared with Rs619.88 million at the end of 2025.
Cash flow from operating activities turned positive during the period, with the company generating Rs74.53 million compared with a cash outflow of Rs366.91 million in the first half of 2025. However, investing activities consumed Rs456.95 million, mainly reflecting investment activity, while financing activities generated Rs382.35 million.
Despite the strong earnings performance, JS Global Capital declared no cash dividend, bonus shares or right shares for the period. The company also reported no other corporate action or price-sensitive information in its announcement to the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Overall, JS Global Capital’s first-half results point to a notable improvement in profitability, supported by higher operating revenue, stronger margin finance income and a substantial rise in quarterly earnings. The company’s ability to maintain revenue growth while managing financing and operating costs will remain important for sustaining this momentum in the second half of the financial year.
