Ghandhara Automobiles Posts Higher Profit for FY2026 as Revenue and Earnings Improve

Ghandhara Automobiles Limited has reported a stronger financial performance for the year ended June 30, 2026, with both revenue and profitability showing noticeable improvement compared with the previous year.

According to the company’s financial results, the board of directors recommended a final cash dividend of Rs12 per share for the year ended June 30, 2026. The company also announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on October 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Karachi.

Revenue rises to Rs28.83 billion

Ghandhara Automobiles’ standalone revenue increased to approximately Rs28.83 billion during FY2026, compared with around Rs23.17 billion in the previous year.

The increase in revenue was accompanied by a substantial improvement in gross profit. Gross profit reached approximately Rs5.74 billion, compared with about Rs3.51 billion a year earlier. This indicates that the company generated higher earnings from its core operations during the year.

Profit climbs sharply

The company’s profit before tax rose to approximately Rs5.79 billion, compared with Rs3.38 billion in FY2025.

After taxation, profit for the year stood at around Rs3.47 billion, up from approximately Rs2.39 billion in the previous year. The improvement in bottom-line earnings was also reflected in earnings per share, which increased to Rs60.79 from Rs41.92.

The figures show that Ghandhara Automobiles entered FY2026 with stronger earnings momentum, supported by higher revenue and improved gross profitability.

Consolidated performance also remains significant

At the consolidated level, the company reported revenue of approximately Rs47.05 billion for FY2026. Profit before tax and income tax reached about Rs10.07 billion, compared with nearly Rs6.00 billion in the previous year.

Consolidated profit for the year stood at approximately Rs6.42 billion, compared with about Rs4.09 billion previously. Profit attributable to shareholders of the holding company was approximately Rs6.29 billion, while consolidated earnings per share increased to Rs110.31 from Rs71.85.

Dividend gives shareholders a direct return

Alongside the improved earnings, the board’s recommendation of a Rs12 per share final cash dividend provides a direct return to shareholders.

The company stated that the dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members on October 5, 2026. The share transfer books will remain closed from October 6 to October 13, 2026, both days inclusive.

Cash position changes during the year

The financial statements also show changes in the company’s cash and investment position. Standalone cash and bank balances stood at approximately Rs2.61 billion at June 30, 2026, compared with Rs5.03 billion a year earlier. Short-term investments also declined during the year.

The cash-flow statement indicates that the company used cash in operating activities during the year, while investing activities generated a net cash inflow. Financing activities, meanwhile, resulted in a net cash outflow, including dividend payments.

A year of stronger earnings

Overall, Ghandhara Automobiles’ FY2026 results point to a year of stronger financial performance. Higher sales translated into improved gross profit, while both standalone and consolidated earnings increased compared with FY2025.

For shareholders, the combination of higher earnings per share and the proposed Rs12 cash dividend will be among the key features of the company’s latest results. The upcoming AGM in October will provide shareholders with an opportunity to consider the financial statements and other matters placed before the meeting.