Karachi: Ismail Industries Limited has reported a stronger financial performance for the year ended June 30, 2026, with consolidated profit after tax rising to Rs3.95 billion, compared with Rs3.70 billion in the previous financial year.
According to the company’s financial statements, consolidated sales increased to Rs150.22 billion in FY2026 from Rs140.07 billion a year earlier, representing growth of around 7.2%. After accounting for sales returns, discounts, direct expenses and rebates, net sales stood at approximately Rs146.11 billion, up from Rs136.42 billion in FY2025.
The company’s gross profit also improved, reaching Rs25.13 billion during the year compared with Rs23.14 billion in FY2025. Operating profit stood at approximately Rs11.77 billion, while profit before tax increased to Rs6.81 billion from Rs5.99 billion in the preceding year.
Despite higher taxation and other expenses, the group managed to lift its bottom line. Consolidated profit after tax reached Rs3.951 billion, compared with Rs3.700 billion in FY2025, translating into an increase of nearly 6.8%.
However, earnings per share declined to Rs59.78 from Rs63.39 a year earlier, according to the consolidated financial statements.
Dividend announced
Alongside the financial results, Ismail Industries recommended a cash dividend of 50%, equivalent to Rs5 per share, for the year ended June 30, 2026. The recommendation was communicated to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on August 28, 2026.
The company also announced that its Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the company’s registered office in Karachi. The share transfer books are scheduled to remain closed from October 22 to October 28, 2026, both days inclusive.
Cash flow and investment activity
The consolidated cash-flow statement shows that Ismail Industries generated approximately Rs18.29 billion in cash from operating activities during FY2026, compared with Rs13.31 billion in FY2025. Net cash generated from operating activities after adjustments stood at about Rs15.14 billion.
At the same time, the group continued to invest in its operations. Capital expenditure, including capital work in progress, amounted to approximately Rs10.85 billion, highlighting continued spending on business assets and expansion.
The consolidated statement of financial position also showed total assets of approximately Rs127.69 billion at June 30, 2026, compared with Rs114.29 billion a year earlier.
Overall, the FY2026 results indicate that Ismail Industries maintained sales momentum and strengthened its profitability despite a challenging cost and taxation environment. The increase in operating earnings, stronger operating cash generation and continued capital investment point to a year of expansion for the group, while the proposed cash dividend provides a direct return to shareholders.
