First Capital Securities Posts Stronger FY2026 Profit as Investment Gains Lift Results

Lahore — September 26, 2026: First Capital Securities Corporation Limited (FCSC) has reported improved financial performance for the year ended June 30, 2026, with both standalone and consolidated results showing notable growth compared with the previous year.

According to the company’s annual financial statements, standalone profit after taxation increased to approximately Rs1.30 billion in FY2026, compared with Rs1.19 billion recorded in FY2025. Earnings per share also improved to Rs4.10, up from Rs3.75 a year earlier.

Investment Income Supports Standalone Results

The company’s standalone results indicate that dividend income remained a significant contributor to revenue during the year. Dividend income reached approximately Rs185.79 million, while unrealized gains on the re-measurement of investments at fair value through profit or loss amounted to around Rs355.41 million.

FCSC also recorded a gain on disposal of investments of approximately Rs44.91 million, while a gain of about Rs98.29 million was reported from the fair-value revaluation of investment properties. These income streams helped offset operating and other expenses during the year.

The standalone statement of financial position shows total assets of approximately Rs8.27 billion at June 30, 2026, compared with about Rs6.77 billion a year earlier. Net assets increased to roughly Rs4.46 billion, from Rs3.16 billion in FY2025.

Consolidated Profit Shows Larger Increase

At the group level, FCSC reported profit after taxation of approximately Rs1.56 billion for FY2026, compared with about Rs868.87 million in FY2025.

The consolidated statement shows operating revenue of around Rs2.05 billion, while gross profit stood at approximately Rs935.67 million. The group also recorded gains from the re-measurement of investments and investment properties, contributing to the overall improvement in profitability.

Profit attributable to owners of the parent company was approximately Rs1.18 billion, while profit attributable to non-controlling interests was around Rs381.53 million.

Comprehensive Income and Equity Position

The consolidated statement of comprehensive income reported total comprehensive income of approximately Rs1.59 billion for FY2026. The company’s equity position also reflected changes arising from retained earnings, reserves and other comprehensive income during the year.

The consolidated financial position at June 30, 2026 showed net assets of approximately Rs5.84 billion, compared with about Rs4.17 billion in the previous year.

Cash Flow and Investment Activity

The group’s cash flow statement showed Rs132.75 million in net cash generated from operating activities during FY2026. Investing activities generated net cash of approximately Rs71.25 million, while financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of approximately Rs267.80 million.

The company also remained active in investment and asset transactions during the year, with the consolidated cash flow statement showing purchases and proceeds associated with property, investments, subsidiaries and other financial assets.

No Cash Dividend or Bonus Shares Announced

In its notice regarding the annual financial results, the company stated that the Board had recommended no bonus shares, no cash dividend and no right shares for the year ended June 30, 2026.

The company has also scheduled its Annual General Meeting for October 28, 2026, according to the notice. The financial statements are to be presented to shareholders at the meeting.

Outlook

FCSC’s FY2026 financial statements point to improved profitability at both standalone and consolidated levels. The increase in investment-related income, higher net assets and stronger consolidated earnings were key features of the year’s results.

Investors will now be watching the company’s investment portfolio, operating performance and capital allocation decisions as it moves into the new financial year.