October 22, 2025 (MLN): Fauji Foods Limited (PSX: FFL) reported a profit after tax of Rs945.2m for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, up 69% from Rs560.2m in the corresponding period last year.

Earnings per share increased 73% to Rs0.38 compared to Rs0.22 in 9MFY24.

Revenue from contracts with customers rose 19% year-on-year to Rs20.96bn from Rs17.59bn, demonstrating solid demand during the period. Cost of revenue increased 19% to Rs17.20bn from Rs14.41bn.

Gross profit grew 18% to Rs3.76bn against Rs3.19bn in 9MFY24, with the gross margin remaining relatively stable at 17.9% compared to 18.1% in the prior year period.

Marketing and distribution expenses rose 18% to Rs1.91bn, while administrative expenses increased 19% to Rs681.3m. Notably, 9MFY24 included a net impairment loss on financial assets of Rs25.5m, which was absent in the current period.

The company recorded a profit from operations of Rs1.17bn, up 20% from Rs973.0m in 9MFY24.

Other income increased 14% to Rs416.1m from Rs366.2m last year. Other operating expenses declined 58% to Rs124.8m from Rs300m. Finance costs rose 50% to Rs61.m from Rs40.6m in the previous year.

The company reported a levy of Rs19.8m in 9MFY25, which was absent in the prior period.

Profit before income tax increased 38% to Rs1.38bn from Rs998.6m in 9MFY24.

Income tax declined marginally by 1% to Rs434.7m from Rs438.4m in the prior period.

The company concluded 9MFY25 with a net profit of Rs945.2m, delivering a net profit margin of 4.5% compared to 3.2% in 9MFY24.