Imperial Limited Posts Higher Annual Profit as EPS Rises to Rs. 0.38

Imperial Limited has reported an improvement in its overall profitability for the financial year ended June 30, 2026, with earnings per share increasing to Rs. 0.38 from Rs. 0.27 a year earlier. The company’s latest financial results were approved by its Board of Directors at a meeting held on October 2, 2026, in Lahore. 284312

According to the financial statements, Imperial Limited generated revenue of approximately Rs. 297.0 million during FY2026, compared with Rs. 509.9 million in FY2025. Despite the significant decline in revenue, the company’s gross profit stood at around Rs. 196.6 million, reflecting the impact of a substantially lower cost of revenue. 284312

Profit from Continuing Operations Improves

One of the notable aspects of the results was the improvement in profit from continuing operations. Imperial Limited reported Rs. 164.1 million in profit from continuing operations for FY2026, compared with Rs. 151.4 million in the previous year.

Profit from operations was recorded at approximately Rs. 82.3 million, while finance costs remained relatively small at around Rs. 0.34 million. The company reported profit before income tax of approximately Rs. 81.9 million before the impact of discontinued operations. 284312

However, discontinued operations continued to weigh on the bottom line. The company recorded a loss of approximately Rs. 126.6 million from discontinued operations, resulting in a total profit for the year of Rs. 37.6 million, compared with Rs. 26.7 million in FY2025. 284312

Earnings Per Share Shows Positive Movement

The improvement in total profit translated into stronger earnings per share. Basic and diluted EPS increased to Rs. 0.38 in FY2026, compared with Rs. 0.27 in FY2025.

This represents an important improvement for shareholders, although the company’s financial performance continues to reflect the effect of discontinued operations and lower overall revenue.

Balance Sheet Remains Substantial

Imperial Limited’s financial position remained sizeable at the end of the financial year. Total assets stood at approximately Rs. 12.66 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with Rs. 12.77 billion in the previous year.

Total equity increased to approximately Rs. 10.42 billion, compared with Rs. 10.38 billion a year earlier. The company also reported cash and bank balances of approximately Rs. 24.7 million, while short-term investments stood at around Rs. 1.64 billion. 284312

Comprehensive Income Declines

While reported profit improved, total comprehensive income moved in the opposite direction. Imperial Limited recorded total comprehensive income of approximately Rs. 35.3 million for FY2026, compared with Rs. 44.2 million in FY2025.

The difference was largely associated with an actuarial loss of approximately Rs. 2.3 million recorded during the latest financial year, compared with an actuarial gain of Rs. 17.6 million in the preceding year. 284312

Cash Flow Remains an Area to Watch

The cash-flow statement shows that the company faced pressure on cash generation from continuing operations. Net cash used in operating activities amounted to approximately Rs. 46.6 million during FY2026, compared with net cash generated of Rs. 194.4 million in FY2025.

Investing activities also used cash, with approximately Rs. 120.5 million spent on a net basis during the year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents declined from approximately Rs. 191.8 million at the beginning of the year to Rs. 24.7 million at year-end. 284312

No Dividend Announced

For shareholders, the company announced no cash dividend, bonus shares or right shares for the year ended June 30, 2026. The Board also reported no other entitlement or price-sensitive corporate action. 284312

Imperial Limited has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for October 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in Lahore. The share transfer books will remain closed from October 22 to October 28, 2026, inclusive. 284312

Outlook

Imperial Limited’s FY2026 results present a mixed but noteworthy picture. The company achieved higher annual profit and improved EPS despite a sharp reduction in revenue. At the same time, the losses from discontinued operations and weaker operating cash flows remain important factors for investors to monitor.

Overall, the results indicate that Imperial Limited has maintained profitability and strengthened earnings per share, while its future performance will depend on improving revenue generation, managing discontinued operations and restoring stronger cash flows.