KARACHI: Haleon Pakistan Limited has reported a strong financial performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, posting a double-digit increase in profitability despite a slight decline in revenue, reflecting improved cost management and operational efficiency.
According to the company’s financial results, profit after tax rose to Rs1.525 billion, compared with Rs1.348 billion recorded in the corresponding quarter last year, representing a growth of nearly 13%. As a result, earnings per share (EPS) increased to Rs13.03, up from Rs11.51 a year earlier.
Net revenue for the quarter stood at Rs9.594 billion, slightly lower than Rs10.030 billion reported in the same period last year. However, the company successfully improved its profitability by reducing the cost of sales, which lifted gross profit to Rs3.763 billion from Rs3.430 billion. Gross profit margin also improved, highlighting the company’s ability to manage production costs more effectively.
Haleon Pakistan’s operating profit climbed to Rs2.409 billion, compared with Rs2.174 billion in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The increase was supported by higher gross margins, although selling, marketing, administrative, and other operating expenses remained significant during the period.
Before taxation, the company reported profit before income tax of Rs2.399 billion, while tax expenses amounted to Rs873.8 million, resulting in the improved bottom-line performance.
On the balance sheet, total assets expanded to Rs29.93 billion as of March 31, 2026, compared with Rs27.16 billion at the end of December 2025. Meanwhile, shareholders’ equity stood at Rs14.57 billion.
The Board of Directors did not announce any cash dividend, bonus shares, right shares, or any other corporate action alongside the quarterly results.
The latest results indicate that Haleon Pakistan continues to strengthen its profitability through operational efficiencies and disciplined cost management, positioning the company well despite modest pressure on top-line revenue.
