Food sector’s profitability grew 15%YoY in 1QCY26 on higher sales amid improved margins along with a decline in finance costs. The sector’s gross margins expanded amid improving demand, and easing…
The market witnessed bullish momentum during the outgoing week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 8,122pts or 5.0% WoW to close at 171,116pts on Friday, while ADTV declined by 9.7%…
Dawood Lawrencepur Ltd. (DLL) held its corporate briefing session today to discuss CY25 & 1QCY26 financial results and future outlook. Key takeaways from the call are as follows: · Company reported…
Topline Pakistan Research has released a significant report on rising oil prices, highlighting their implications for Pakistan's economy. The analysts project that inflation will average 9-10% over the next 12…
The KSE-100 index's profitability increased by 8.8% YoY in 9MFY26, reaching PKR 1,243bn, driven by gains in several sectors: Banks (3%), Cements (7%), Investment Banks (167%), Leather (165%), Textile Composite…
IMS Research has published a report on Pakistan State Oil (PSO) covering 3QFY26, which shows that inventory gains drove a surge in gross margins. Pakistan State Oil (PSO) posted 3QFY26…
Service Long March Tyres Limited has announced an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise up to Rs 7.8 billion for its expansion into the passenger car radial tyre segment. The…
AKD Research has published a report on ENGROH's 1QCY26 financial results today. In a nutshell, earnings exceeded expectations, driven by higher other income. Engro Holdings Ltd. (ENGROH) announced its 1QCY26…
AHL Research's weekly report on PSX noted that geopolitical tensions impacted the KSE-100 index, which declined by 2% WoW to 170,672 points amid delays in US–Iran negotiations. Oil prices rose…
Nishat Chunian Ltd. (NCL) announced its 3QFY26 results, reporting a profit of PkR642mn (EPS: PkR2.7), up 33%YoY compared to PkR481mn (EPS: PkR2.0) in SPLY. The result came in higher than…
IMS Research has released a report on Systems Ltd (SYS), which reported consolidated 4QCY25 NPAT of PKR3.1bn (EPS: PKR2.1), marking a 53% YoY and 11% QoQ increase, bringing CY25 earnings…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under intense selling pressure on Monday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index extended its losses amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, rising global oil prices, and concerns…
ENGROH’s board has approved the buyback of up to 45mn ordinary shares through PSX at spot prices for the purpose of cancellation. This represents 3.7% of total outstanding shares and…
Market volatility persisted this week, mainly shaped by Middle-East conflict and resulting fluctuations in int’l oil prices. Benchmark index declined by 1,033pts or 0.68%WoW to close at 151,708pts on Friday.…
The market remained volatile throughout the week amid persistent military conflict in the Middle East, driving volatility in international oil prices. The benchmark index declined by 1,126pts or 0.7% during…
Market sentiment remained subdued during the week, due to the escalation of military conflict between the U.S./Israel and Iran, alongside tensions on the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. Consequently, the index declined by…
The KSE-100 Index rebounded significantly, reaching an intraday high of 161,477 before closing at 161,211, marking an increase of 5,433 points (3.49%). This rally was fueled by widespread buying in…
Pakistan market loses ~9% during the first few minutes of today’s session amidst escalating tensions between the US, Israel & Iran. The Pakistan market trading also halted for an hour…
· KSE100 overreacted to Middle East military conflict, plunging over 10% at the open, adding to its 8.7% decline in Feb’26, and prompting a trading halt within the first seven minutes…
In February 2026, the KSE-100 Index experienced a notably turbulent month, with a significant 16,112-point decline, ultimately closing at 168,062 points. This downturn can largely be attributed to a confluence…
The Hub Power Company (HUBC) held a corporate briefing today, revealing noteworthy updates on its operational and financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2026 (1HFY26). The company…
Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) posted 2QFY26 NPAT of PKR2.6bn (EPS: PKR20.97), down 32% QoQ and 5% YoY, above our expected EPS of PKR17.25, with the positive variance primarily driven by…
Pakistan Oilfields Ltd. (POL) posted 2QFY26 NPAT of PKR6.3bn (EPS: PKR22.16), down 17% YoY but up 16% QoQ, higher than our estimated EPS of PKR19.06. The deviation mainly stems from…
Hub Power Company Ltd (HUBC) announced its 2QFY26 results earlier today, reporting consolidated NPAT of PkR10.6bn (EPS: PkR8.19), up by 152% YoY — below expectations due to a lower-than-anticipated share…
Under the supervision of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Pakistan’s Capital Market is transitioning to a T+1 settlement cycle, effective 9 February 2026. The National Clearing Company of…
