Murree Brewery Company Limited has reported a solid improvement in profitability for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, with its net profit rising to Rs2.69 billion, compared with Rs2.47 billion in the same period last year.
According to the company’s financial results, profit for the period increased by around 9.2% year-on-year, while earnings per share (EPS) improved to Rs97.34 from Rs89.16 a year earlier.
Revenue climbs 17%
Murree Brewery recorded net turnover of Rs22.59 billion during the nine-month period, up from Rs19.29 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. This represents growth of approximately 17.1%.
Gross profit also increased, reaching Rs5.87 billion compared with Rs5.26 billion in the same period last year. Operating profit stood at Rs3.88 billion, compared with Rs3.38 billion previously.
The company’s profit before tax rose to Rs4.41 billion from Rs4.04 billion, reflecting continued growth in its overall earnings performance.
Stronger quarterly performance
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Murree Brewery posted net turnover of Rs7.37 billion, compared with Rs6.13 billion in the same quarter last year.
Quarterly profit increased to Rs640.93 million from Rs623.20 million, while quarterly EPS rose to Rs23.17 from Rs22.52.
The financial statements show that the company also maintained a strong financial position. Total assets stood at Rs24.19 billion as of March 31, 2026, compared with Rs23.29 billion at June 30, 2025.
Rs10 per share interim dividend announced
Alongside the financial results, the board recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs10 per share, equivalent to 100%.
The company said this dividend is in addition to interim dividends of Rs17 per share already paid, bringing total interim dividends for the period to Rs27 per share.
The dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the register on May 5, 2026. The share transfer books will remain closed from May 6 to May 7, 2026, both days inclusive.
Cash position and investments
Murree Brewery generated Rs998.95 million in net cash from operating activities during the nine months, compared with Rs849.89 million a year earlier.
The company also invested Rs707.01 million in property, plant and equipment during the period. However, net cash used in investing activities amounted to Rs1.25 billion, while dividend payments accounted for a significant portion of financing outflows.
Cash and cash equivalents stood at Rs2.60 billion at March 31, 2026, compared with Rs2.78 billion at the end of the corresponding previous period.
Overall, Murree Brewery’s nine-month results point to continued revenue growth and a healthy rise in profitability. The higher earnings, improved EPS and additional cash dividend underline the company’s strong financial performance during the period.
