Hoechst Pakistan Posts 30% Rise in Quarterly Profit
Hoechst Pakistan Limited has reported a strong improvement in profitability for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with both unconsolidated and consolidated results showing higher earnings compared with the same period last year.
The company’s Board of Directors approved the unaudited condensed interim financial statements for the quarter at a meeting held on April 22, 2026. The company also informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange that no cash dividend, bonus shares or right shares were declared for the quarter.
Revenue remains broadly stable
According to the company’s unconsolidated results, revenue from contracts with customers increased to approximately Rs7.69 billion in the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with around Rs7.57 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2025.
Despite the relatively modest increase in revenue, the company achieved a significant improvement in its bottom line. Unconsolidated profit for the period rose to approximately Rs720.6 million, compared with Rs553.6 million a year earlier.
This represents an increase of roughly 30% year-on-year, highlighting stronger profitability during the quarter.
Earnings per share improve significantly
The improvement in earnings was also reflected in the company’s earnings per share. Unconsolidated basic and diluted EPS increased to Rs74.71, compared with Rs57.40 in the same quarter of 2025.
The financial statements show that operating profit stood at approximately Rs1.32 billion, while profit before income tax reached around Rs1.30 billion during the quarter.
Consolidated performance also strengthens
Hoechst Pakistan’s consolidated results followed a similar trend. Consolidated revenue stood at approximately Rs7.61 billion, compared with Rs7.57 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
Consolidated profit for the period increased to approximately Rs710.9 million, from Rs553.2 million a year earlier, representing growth of nearly 29%.
Consolidated EPS also improved, rising to Rs73.71 from Rs57.36 in the corresponding period last year.
Financial position remains substantial
The company reported total unconsolidated assets of approximately Rs15.17 billion as of March 31, 2026, compared with around Rs14.50 billion at the end of December 2025.
On a consolidated basis, total assets stood at approximately Rs15.19 billion, compared with Rs14.51 billion at the end of 2025.
The balance sheet figures indicate that the company entered the new financial year with a sizeable asset base, while its retained earnings also increased following the stronger quarterly profit.
No dividend announced
Despite the improvement in earnings, the company did not announce a cash dividend for the quarter. The Board also recommended no bonus shares, right shares or other corporate action in its April 22 filing.
Overall, Hoechst Pakistan’s first-quarter 2026 results show a notable improvement in profitability despite only limited growth in revenue. The strong increase in profit and earnings per share provides a positive indication of the company’s financial performance during the opening quarter of the year.
The company stated that its quarterly report would also be transmitted through PUCARS and made available on its website.
