KARACHI, September 10: IPAK Group has reported a more than sevenfold increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the financial year ended June 30, 2026.

The group posted consolidated PAT of PKR 4.95 billion, compared with PKR 664 million in FY2025.

Earnings per share (EPS) also increased significantly to PKR 6.73 from PKR 1.64 a year earlier.

Consolidated sales rose 23% to PKR 42.17 billion. The group’s exports also remained a key contributor, reaching approximately USD 37 million during the year.

IPAK Group Reports Strong Margin Growth

IPAK Group attributed its FY2026 performance to higher sales, improved margins and stronger earnings across its integrated BOPP, BOPET and CPP films platform.

Gross profit increased 88% to PKR 9.39 billion.

As a result, the group’s gross margin improved to 22.3%, compared with 14.5% in FY2025.

Operating profit also rose sharply to PKR 8.14 billion.

The operating margin strengthened to 19.3% from 11.1% in the previous year.

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The improvement reflected stronger operating leverage, a better product mix and increased efficiency across the group.

Board Recommends PKR 2 Dividend

IPAK’s Board of Directors has recommended a cash dividend of PKR 2.00 per share for FY2026.

The proposed payout compares with a dividend of PKR 0.60 per share in FY2025.

The higher proposed dividend follows the group’s significant improvement in profitability and earnings during the year.

Exports Reach PKR 10.4 Billion

Exports remained an important part of IPAK Group’s performance.

Export revenue increased by approximately 30% to PKR 10.4 billion, equivalent to around USD 37 million.

Exports accounted for approximately 25% of consolidated sales, compared with 23% in the previous year.

The group continued to expand its presence in international markets during FY2026.

It also increased its focus on specialised and value-added packaging films. The strategy aims to provide greater product differentiation and stronger margins.

Standalone Profit Rises 55%

On a standalone basis, IPAK also reported significant improvement in profitability.

Gross profit increased to PKR 3.08 billion.

Profit after tax rose approximately 55% to PKR 1.32 billion, compared with the previous year.

Standalone EPS increased to PKR 1.79 from PKR 1.16.

The company attributed the improvement to strategic capacity allocation towards comparatively higher-margin domestic business.

An improved product mix also supported the stronger standalone performance.

IPAK Maintains Focus on International Growth

The FY2026 results mark a significant improvement in IPAK Group’s earnings profile.

The company said its expanded and integrated manufacturing platform helped convert revenue growth into stronger operating profitability.

However, management expects the near-term business environment to remain challenging.

Geopolitical uncertainty could affect global trade and supply chains. Potential disruptions may also create additional operating challenges.

IPAK Group said it will continue to focus on operational efficiency, innovation and value-added products.

The group also plans to expand its international market presence as it works to strengthen its competitive position and support sustainable growth.