January 29, 2026 (MLN): Agritech Limited (PSX: AGL) posted a profit after taxation of Rs2.89 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, reversing a loss of Rs1.11bn in the previous year.

Earnings per share (EPS) turned positive at Rs5.36, compared to a loss per share of Rs2.71 in CY24.

The company’s net sales increased 14.6% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs35.88bn, up from Rs31.31bn last year, reflecting improved sales volumes during the period.

Despite a 19.2% rise in cost of sales to Rs29.84bn, gross profit declined 3.6% YoY to Rs6.04bn, compared to Rs6.27bn in CY24, squeezing gross margins.

On the expense side, selling and distribution expenses more than doubled, rising 104.4% YoY to Rs2.42bn, while administrative and general expenses increased 18.8% YoY to Rs973.3m, exerting pressure on operating performance.

As a result, operating profit fell sharply by 37.9% YoY to Rs2.64bn, compared to Rs4.26bn in the previous year. Other expenses also rose 38.5% YoY to Rs567.99m, further weighing on profitability.

On the non-operating front, finance costs declined 39.6% YoY to Rs4.24bn, providing partial relief. Meanwhile, other income surged 153.2% YoY to Rs5.27bn, playing a key role in offsetting operating pressures.

Consequently, the company posted a profit before taxation of Rs3.11bn, compared to a loss of Rs1.70bn in CY24. After accounting for a tax charge of Rs214.48m, Agritech closed the year with a net profit of Rs2.89bn.