The company reported its highest-ever quarterly standalone earnings, clocking in at a staggering PkR9.5 billion (EPS: PkR32.3), bringing its full-year standalone earnings to an all-time high of PkR28.1 billion (EPS: PkR95.9).
But that’s not all—Lucky Cement also managed to exceed market expectations, largely owing to a windfall in other income, which was primarily driven by higher-than-anticipated dividend income.
The company announced a final dividend of PkR15 per share, ensuring financial stability.
Lucky Cement has not just broken records; it has set a new standard for what’s possible in the industry.
The 28% increase in gross profit, climbing to PkR9.05 billion from PkR7.07 billion in the same quarter last year, underscores the company’s ability to adapt and thrive even in challenging market conditions.
The full-year gross profit rose by an impressive 49%, reaching PkR38.8 billion compared to PkR26.1 billion in FY23.
However, the company did experience a 46% increase in operating expenses (Opex) for the quarter, which jumped to PkR2.7 billion from PkR1.8 billion in SPLY.
Despite this, the net profit after tax (NPAT) more than tripled year-on-year, reaching PkR9.5 billion for the quarter, up from PkR2.6 billion in SPLY.
The company continues to maintain a ‘Buy’ stance with a June 2025 target price of PkR1,172 per share.
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