Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (EPQL) has announced an interim cash dividend of Rs. 0.75 per share for the third quarter of 2026, following a meeting of its Board of Directors held on October 16, 2026, in Karachi. The company disclosed the decision in a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on October 19, 2026.
The newly announced dividend represents a payout of 7.5% and is in addition to the interim cash dividend of Rs. 1.00 per share, equivalent to 10%, already paid by the company.
Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 2026
The board reviewed and approved the company’s financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. According to the financial statements attached to the announcement, Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited recorded a profit after taxation of approximately Rs. 700.2 million during the nine-month period, compared with Rs. 851.1 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Earnings per share stood at Rs. 2.16 for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with Rs. 2.63 in the same period last year.
The company’s financial results indicate a decline in profitability compared with the corresponding period of 2025. Despite this, the board recommended an additional cash dividend for shareholders.
Dividend Payment and Important Dates
The company stated that shareholders whose names appear in its register of members on Thursday, October 29, 2026, will be eligible to receive the announced dividend, subject to the applicable requirements.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited also announced that its share transfer books will remain closed on October 30 and October 31, 2026, both days inclusive.
Share transfers received in proper order by the company’s share registrar, FAMCO Share Registration Services (Private) Limited, by 5:00 p.m. on October 29, 2026, will be considered eligible for the purposes of dividend payment to transferees.
No Bonus or Right Shares Announced
Alongside the cash dividend, the company confirmed that it had not recommended any bonus shares, right shares, or other corporate entitlements in the announcement.
The quarterly report covering the nine months ended September 30, 2026, will be submitted separately through the Pakistan Unified Corporate Actions and Reporting System (PUCARS) and made available on the company’s website.
Outlook for Shareholders
The latest announcement provides shareholders with an update on Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited’s financial performance and dividend distribution plans. While the company reported lower profit and earnings per share compared with the corresponding period last year, the additional dividend reflects its decision to distribute cash to eligible shareholders.
Investors should review the company’s complete financial statements and consider its operating performance, future earnings prospects, and other relevant market information when evaluating the stock.
