Lucky Cement Limited reported a consolidated profit after tax of Rs. 89 billion for fiscal year 2026, marking a 16% increase compared with the previous year.
The company recorded its highest-ever earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 60.78, supported by stronger performance in local cement operations and continued contributions from overseas businesses.
Lucky Cement’s consolidated revenue rose 14% year-on-year to Rs. 516.3 billion during FY26, driven mainly by higher sales in its local cement, automobile and mobile phone segments.
The company’s Animal Health and Pharmaceuticals businesses also posted growth, while revenues from Polyester, Soda Ash, Chemicals and Agri Sciences declined during the year.
Gross profit increased 3% to Rs. 131.3 billion, although the consolidated gross margin declined to 25% from 28% a year earlier. Higher cement dispatches and lower international coal prices supported overall profitability.
Other income surged 30% to Rs. 21 billion, mainly due to higher cash and cash equivalents. On an unconsolidated basis, other income increased 37%, partly supported by Rs. 12 billion received from Lucky Electric Power Company during FY26.
Finance costs declined 26% year-on-year to Rs. 18.9 billion, largely due to a 19% decline in the interest rate environment. Meanwhile, the company’s effective tax rate fell to 17% from 20% in FY25.
At the end of FY26, consolidated cash and cash equivalents stood at Rs. 181.9 billion, compared with Rs. 141.7 billion a year earlier.
Lucky Cement also announced a dividend of Rs. 5 per share for FY26, up from Rs. 4 per share in the previous year.
This The results highlight strong earnings growth across the company’s diversified business portfolio despite pressure on gross margins.
