PIOC set for strong 4Q finish: earnings and dividend in focus

Pioneer Cement (PIOC) is expected to post healthy financial results for the fourth quarter of FY25, showing a strong recovery compared to the previous quarter.

Here’s what investors and followers of the cement sector need to know:

Key numbers at a glance

• Expected Net Profit: PKR 1.1 billion in 4QFY25
• Expected Earnings per Share (EPS): PKR 5.1
• Quarterly Growth: Profit up 18% from last quarter
• Sales: Estimated at PKR 8.4 billion, up 7% QoQ
• Gross Profit Margin: Around 28%, improving from last quarter

What’s driving the performance?

PIOC’s improvement this quarter is mainly due to:

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✅ Better cement prices: In the North region, retail prices increased by around 3% QoQ.
✅ Slight increase in cement dispatches: Sales volume rose 1% compared to last quarter.
✅ Lower finance cost: Interest expenses dropped by 43% compared to last year, thanks to reduced debt.

However, compared to the same quarter last year, profit is expected to be 15% lower, mainly because costs have increased and other income has dropped.

Dividend outlook

PIOC is expected to announce a cash dividend of PKR 10/share for the quarter.
That brings the total dividend for FY25 to PKR 15/share, offering income to shareholders alongside the earnings.

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Despite a tough year overall, PIOC is ending FY25 on a positive note. Rising prices and stable demand are helping the company regain momentum, and investors can look forward to strong cash returns.

Source: Taurus Securities Limited

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