Pakistan Stock Exchange Posts 37% Rise in Annual Profit

Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) has reported a significant improvement in its financial performance for the year ended June 30, 2026, with annual profit rising to more than Rs2.24 billion.

According to the financial results approved by the PSX Board of Directors on August 27, 2026, the exchange recorded a consolidated profit after tax of Rs2.241 billion, compared with Rs1.634 billion in the previous year. This represents an increase of around 37% year-on-year. Earnings per share also improved to Rs2.80, up from Rs2.04.

Revenue shows healthy growth

PSX’s consolidated revenue increased to Rs2.937 billion during FY2026 from Rs2.461 billion in FY2025. The growth was supported by higher income from exchange operations and listing fees.

Income from exchange operations increased to Rs1.817 billion, compared with Rs1.422 billion a year earlier, while net listing fee income rose to Rs911.24 million from Rs764.31 million. Rental income from investment property also increased modestly to Rs87.75 million.

The stronger revenue performance translated into a substantial improvement in operating profit. Consolidated operating profit reached Rs777.55 million, compared with Rs400.45 million in the preceding year.

Share of associate profits remains an important contributor

Another major contributor to PSX’s bottom line was its share of profit from associates, which stood at approximately Rs2.024 billion in FY2026, compared with Rs1.521 billion in FY2025.

After accounting for levy and taxation, consolidated profit for the year stood at Rs2.241 billion. The company paid Rs331.96 million in taxation during the year, compared with Rs177.27 million in the previous year.

Balance sheet strengthens

PSX’s consolidated total assets increased to approximately Rs16.512 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with Rs15.095 billion a year earlier.

Cash and bank balances also increased considerably, reaching Rs840.14 million, compared with Rs464.60 million at the end of June 2025. Short-term investments stood at approximately Rs2.164 billion.

On the equity side, total equity rose to approximately Rs13.337 billion, compared with Rs12.213 billion at the end of the previous financial year.

Operating cash flow remains positive

The company’s cash flow position also showed improvement. Net cash generated from operating activities increased to Rs786.54 million in FY2026 from Rs756.56 million in FY2025.

Investing activities generated net cash of approximately Rs934.07 million, compared with Rs293.78 million in the previous year. After dividend payments and other financing-related movements, cash and cash equivalents at year-end stood at Rs840.14 million.

PSX announces Rs1 per share final dividend

Alongside the financial results, the PSX Board recommended a final cash dividend of Rs1 per share, equivalent to 10%, for the financial year ended June 30, 2026.

The company did not recommend any bonus shares or right shares, while no other corporate action or price-sensitive information was announced.

Annual General Meeting scheduled for October

PSX’s 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to take place on October 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the PSX registered office in Karachi, with participation also available through video conferencing.

According to the announcement, the final dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members on September 29, 2026. The share transfer books will remain closed from September 30 to October 6, 2026, inclusive.

Outlook

The latest results show that Pakistan Stock Exchange entered FY2026 with stronger profitability, higher operating revenue and a healthier balance sheet. The rise in exchange-related income, combined with higher profits from associates, helped lift earnings significantly during the year.

For shareholders, the improved earnings and proposed Rs1 per share final dividend provide an additional positive takeaway from the company’s FY2026 performance.