Fauji Cement Profit surges 21% to Rs16bn in FY26

Fauji Cement Company Limited (PSX: FCCL) recorded a 21% increase in its net profit for the year ended June 30, 2026, with profit for the year climbing to Rs16.18bn from Rs13.33bn in the corresponding period last year. Showing this healthy bottom-line growth, the company's earnings per share (EPS) expanded to Rs6.60 from Rs5.43 in FY25. The Board of Directors has declared a final cash dividend of Rs1.50 per share (15%) for the year ended June 30, 2026. The top-line showed steady growth, with net revenue rising 5% year-on-year to Rs93.69bn from Rs88.96bn in the prior year. Cost of sales rose at a slightly faster pace of 6% to Rs60.97bn, causing gross profit to expand at a more modest 4% to Rs32.72bn from Rs31.57bn showing mild margin compression at the gross level.