Indus Motor Company Limited (PSX: INDU) posted a profit after tax of Rs. 6.72 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, showing a 32% increase from Rs. 5.09 billion in the same period last year. The company also announced a cash dividend of Rs. 51 per share for its shareholders.
Earnings per share rose 32% to Rs. 85.49, compared to Rs. 64.77 in the corresponding quarter.
Revenue jumped 48% year-on-year to Rs. 61.74 billion, driven by robust demand and better pricing. Meanwhile, the cost of sales grew 42% to Rs. 51.2 billion. As a result, gross profit surged 89% to Rs. 10.54 billion, with the gross margin improving to 17.1% from 13.4%.
Operating expenses also increased, with distribution costs up 5% and administrative expenses up 46%. However, profit from operations more than doubled to Rs. 8.22 billion, reflecting strong operational performance.
Although other income fell 35% to Rs. 2.9 billion, lower finance costs (down 20% to Rs. 49.7 million) supported the bottom line. Profit before tax climbed 34% to Rs. 11.07 billion, while taxation rose 38% to Rs. 4.35 billion.
Indus Motor concluded the quarter with a net profit margin of 10.9%, slightly lower than 12.2% last year, but maintained strong financial momentum.
Key Financial Highlights (3MFY26)
| Metric | Q1 FY26 (Rs bn) | Q1 FY25 (Rs bn) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 61.74 | 41.60 | +48% |
| Cost of Sales | 51.20 | 36.02 | +42% |
| Gross Profit | 10.54 | 5.58 | +89% |
| Profit from Operations | 8.22 | 3.88 | +112% |
| Other Income | 2.90 | 4.46 | -35% |
| Profit Before Tax | 11.07 | 8.25 | +34% |
| Profit After Tax | 6.72 | 5.09 | +32% |
| EPS (Rs) | 85.49 | 64.77 | +32% |
| Dividend per Share (Rs) | 51.00 | — | — |