Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited has reported strong financial performance for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with sales, profitability and earnings per share all showing significant year-on-year improvement.
According to the company’s unaudited interim financial results announced on August 27, 2026, sales increased by 28.9% during the period, supported by volume growth across key product segments. The company highlighted Knorr, Rafhan and Unilever Food Solutions as important contributors to the performance.
Strong Sales and Improved Margins
Unilever Pakistan Foods recorded sales of approximately Rs25.26 billion during the first six months of 2026, compared with around Rs19.59 billion in the same period of 2025. This represents a substantial increase in the company’s top-line performance.
The improvement was also reflected in gross profitability. Gross profit rose to approximately Rs10.83 billion, compared with Rs7.53 billion a year earlier. The company reported that its gross margin improved to 42.9%, compared with 38.4% in the corresponding period last year.
Profitability Continues to Strengthen
Operating profit reached approximately Rs6.84 billion in the six-month period, compared with Rs5.24 billion in the same period of 2025.
Profit before taxation increased to approximately Rs6.79 billion, from Rs5.09 billion a year earlier. After accounting for taxation, the company reported profit after tax of Rs4.34 billion, compared with approximately Rs3.09 billion in the first half of 2025.
The improvement in earnings translated into stronger shareholder returns, with basic and diluted earnings per share rising to Rs680.90 from Rs484.86 in the corresponding period last year.
Interim Dividend Announced
The Board of Directors has also recommended a second interim cash dividend of Rs350 per ordinary share for the six months ended June 30, 2026. This compares with a dividend of Rs444 per share announced for the corresponding period of 2025. The company stated that the dividend will be paid to members whose names appear on the share register at the close of business on September 7, 2026.
The share transfer books will remain closed from September 8 to September 10, 2026, with transfers received by the company’s registrar by the close of business on September 7 being treated as eligible for the interim dividend.
Company Maintains Positive Outlook
The company acknowledged that Pakistan’s economic environment continued to move toward gradual stabilization during the period, helped by fiscal consolidation, progress on foreign exchange reserves and a more disciplined macroeconomic policy framework.
At the same time, Unilever Pakistan Foods noted continuing pressures from elevated living costs, inflation, higher commodity prices and geopolitical uncertainty. These factors remain important challenges for consumer demand and operating costs.
Despite these pressures, the company said it remains well positioned to navigate the changing environment through its strong brands, consumer-focused innovation, disciplined cost management and value-led offerings. It also emphasized sustainable growth and long-term value creation for shareholders.
A Strong First Half
The first-half results demonstrate a notable improvement in Unilever Pakistan Foods’ financial performance. Strong sales growth, higher gross margins and improved profitability indicate that the company has been able to expand volumes while strengthening its earnings performance.
With established brands and continued focus on innovation and cost discipline, the company enters the second half of 2026 with a positive outlook, although broader economic conditions and consumer spending remain key factors to watch.
