Berger Paints Pakistan Posts Growth in FY2026 Profit, Announces Rs. 5 Cash Dividend

Berger Paints Pakistan Limited has announced its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2026, reporting an improvement in profitability along with a proposed cash dividend of Rs. 5 per share.

According to the company’s filing with the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the Board of Directors recommended a final cash dividend of Rs. 5 per share, equivalent to 50%, for the financial year 2026. The recommendation is subject to approval at the company’s Annual General Meeting. No bonus shares or right shares have been proposed.

Revenue and Profit Show Improvement

Berger Paints Pakistan recorded net revenue of Rs. 9.18 billion during FY2026, compared with approximately Rs. 8.94 billion in the previous year. Gross profit increased to around Rs. 2.13 billion, from Rs. 1.85 billion in FY2025.

Profit from operations stood at approximately Rs. 598.4 million, compared with Rs. 593.9 million a year earlier. After finance costs and taxation, the company reported profit after taxation of Rs. 309.4 million, compared with Rs. 298.5 million in FY2025.

Basic and diluted earnings per share also increased to Rs. 12.60 from Rs. 12.16.

The consolidated results showed a similar trend. Consolidated profit after taxation reached approximately Rs. 310.2 million, compared with Rs. 296.1 million in FY2025, while earnings per share increased to Rs. 12.64 from Rs. 12.11.

Balance Sheet Expands

The company’s financial position also grew during the year. Total assets stood at approximately Rs. 9.33 billion at June 30, 2026, compared with Rs. 7.93 billion a year earlier.

Property, plant and equipment increased to around Rs. 2.70 billion, while stock in trade rose to approximately Rs. 1.98 billion. Trade debts stood at about Rs. 2.83 billion. Cash and bank balances increased to approximately Rs. 421.7 million, compared with Rs. 295.7 million in FY2025.

On the liabilities side, short-term secured borrowings increased to approximately Rs. 1.84 billion, compared with Rs. 1.20 billion in the previous year. Total liabilities stood at around Rs. 4.97 billion at the end of FY2026.

Dividend and AGM Details

The Board has recommended the Rs. 5 per share final cash dividend, which will be payable subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting.

The AGM is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the company’s registered office on Multan Road, Lahore, with virtual participation also available through Zoom. Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members on October 16, 2026 will be eligible for the proposed entitlement.

The company has also announced that its Share Transfer Books will remain closed from October 16 to October 23, 2026, inclusive.

Cash Flow Remains an Area to Watch

Despite the improvement in reported earnings, operating cash generation was relatively modest. Berger Paints Pakistan generated net cash from operating activities of approximately Rs. 4.1 million on an unconsolidated basis during FY2026, compared with Rs. 101.5 million in FY2025.

The company spent approximately Rs. 264.4 million on capital expenditure, while financing activities generated net cash of around Rs. 383.9 million. Cash and cash equivalents ended the year at approximately Rs. 414.9 million.

On a consolidated basis, net cash generated from operating activities was approximately Rs. 4.5 million, while year-end cash and cash equivalents stood at Rs. 416.3 million.

Outlook

Berger Paints Pakistan enters the new financial year with higher revenue, improved profitability and a proposed cash dividend for shareholders. The FY2026 results also show changes in the company’s asset base, working capital and financing structure.

The proposed dividend remains subject to shareholder approval at the October 23 AGM. The company stated that its annual report for the year ended June 30, 2026 would be transmitted through PUCARS separately and made available on its website within the specified time.