Rawalpindi-based beverage and consumer goods manufacturer Murree Brewery Company Limited has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2026, delivering a robust 22.4% year-on-year growth in net profit alongside an interim cash dividend payout.
In a corporate filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the company’s Board of Directors approved an interim cash dividend of Rs. 6.50 per share (65%) for the quarter.
Key Financial & Operational Highlights (Q1 FY2026–27):
- Revenue Growth: Net turnover rose 9.15% to Rs. 8.81 billion, compared to Rs. 8.07 billion recorded in the same period last fiscal year.
- Gross Profit: Gross profit improved by 14.2% to Rs. 2.44 billion (up from Rs. 2.14 billion), reflecting solid operational efficiency and margin resilience.
- Bottom-Line Expansion: Net profit after tax reached Rs. 1.18 billion (EPS: Rs. 42.49), up from Rs. 960.36 million (EPS: Rs. 34.72) in Q1 FY2025–26.
- Balance Sheet Strength: Total equity expanded to Rs. 21.54 billion as of September 30, 2026, with cash and bank balances rising to Rs. 4.77 billion.
- Entitlement Date: The interim dividend will be payable to shareholders whose names appear on the register of members by the close of business on November 3, 2026.
