February 24, 2026 (MLN): Attock Petroleum Limited (PSX:APL) reported a net profit of Rs6.42bn for the half year ended December 31, 2025, a 25% increase from the Rs5.12bn profit recorded in the same period last year.

The company's earnings per share rose to Rs51.60 from Rs41.18 in the corresponding period of the previous year while dividend is declared at Rs20.

The company's sales increased 3% year-on-year to Rs243.08bn from Rs235.52bn, demonstrating modest growth in petroleum product sales.

Sales tax and other government levies declined 34% to Rs2.44bn from Rs3.70bn, resulting in net sales of Rs240.64bn, up 4% from Rs231.82bn.

Cost of products sold rose 2% to Rs228.31bn from Rs223.75bn, resulting in a gross profit of Rs12.33bn, up 53% from Rs8.06bn in the prior period.

The gross profit margin improved significantly to 5.1% from 3.5% in H1 FY2025, indicating enhanced operational efficiency and better margins.

The net profit margin stood at 2.7% compared to 2.2% in the same period last year, reflecting improved overall profitability.

Operating expenses increased 8% to Rs4.50bn from Rs4.15bn, reflecting higher costs associated with business operations.

Other income rose 36% to Rs1.51bn from Rs1.11bn, providing additional support to profitability. Operating profit increased 86% to Rs9.38bn from Rs5.04bn in H1 FY2025, demonstrating strong operational leverage from improved margins.

Finance income declined 28% to Rs2.90bn from Rs4.06bn, while finance costs increased marginally by 1% to Rs1.01bn from Rs996.5 million.

Net finance income declined 38% to Rs1.90bn from Rs3.06bn.

Profit before taxation stood at Rs10.53bn, representing a 30% increase from Rs8.09bn in the corresponding period last year.

The company recorded a provision for taxation of Rs4.11bn, up 38% from Rs2.97bn, with the higher tax burden moderating net profit growth to 25%.