Lucky Cement Limited (PSX: LUCK) has announced a consolidated profit after taxation of Rs 48.03 billion for the half year ended December 31, 2025 (1HFY26). This represents a solid 10.36% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to the Rs 43.52 billion profit reported in the same period last year (1HFY25).
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Key Financial Highlights:
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): Improved significantly to Rs 30.45, up 13.32% from Rs 26.87 in 1HFY25.
- Top-Line Growth: Gross revenue rose by 11.13% YoY to Rs 310.46 billion, driven by higher dispatches and improved pricing.
- Bottom-Line Drivers: Despite a contraction in gross profit margins, the strong profit growth was supported by:
- A substantial 35.01% decline in finance costs to Rs 9.67 billion.
- A 14.78% increase in other income to Rs 12.33 billion.
- A 14.93% rise in share of profit from joint ventures and associates to Rs 10.55 billion.
- Profit Quality: Profit attributable to the owners of the holding company grew by 13.33% YoY to Rs 44.61 billion, emphasizing improved earnings quality.
Statement of Profit or Loss (Condensed)
| Description | For 1HFY26 (Rs ‘000) | For 1HFY25 (Rs ‘000) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Revenue | 310,459,264 | 279,367,165 | +11.13% |
| Net Revenue | 247,085,606 | 224,479,019 | +10.07% |
| Cost of Sales | (184,132,387) | (159,361,249) | +15.54% |
| Gross Profit | 62,953,219 | 65,117,770 | -3.32% |
| Finance Costs | (9,666,321) | (14,874,491) | -35.01% |
| Profit Before Taxation | 59,491,758 | 54,092,784 | +9.98% |
| Profit After Taxation | 48,031,066 | 43,520,740 | +10.36% |
| Earnings Per Share (PKR) | 30.45 | 26.87 | +13.32% |
The results highlight a period of robust earnings growth for Lucky Cement, even as input cost pressures led to a contraction in gross margins. The company’s effective financial management, particularly in reducing borrowing costs and generating income from investments, played a crucial role in delivering higher profits to shareholders.
