The Board of Directors of National Foods Limited (NFL) announced the company’s un-audited financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2026, during a meeting held at the Beach Luxury Hotel. The company delivered strong top-line revenue growth and rewarded shareholders with a generous interim dividend payout.
Key Financial & Corporate Highlights
- Interim Cash Dividend: The Board recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs. 3.00 per share (60%) for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members on November 09, 2026.
- Revenue Growth:
- Unconsolidated Net Sales: Increased to Rs. 10.97 billion, up from Rs. 10.04 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year.
- Consolidated Net Sales: Expanded to Rs. 11.07 billion, compared to Rs. 10.16 billion recorded in Q1 last year.
- Net Profit & Earnings Per Share (EPS):
- Unconsolidated Profit After Tax: Stood at Rs. 916.36 million with a basic and diluted EPS of Rs. 3.93.
- Consolidated Profit After Tax: Reached Rs. 888.24 million with a basic and diluted EPS of Rs. 3.81.
Book Closure & Operational Updates
The Share Transfer Books of National Foods Limited will remain closed from November 09, 2026, to November 11, 2026 (both days inclusive). Transfers received at the CDC Share Registrar Services Limited offices by the close of business on November 06, 2026, will be considered in time to determine entitlement for the dividend payout.
