Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited has released its financial report for the first quarter ended September 30, 2026, detailing its performance amidst challenging market conditions.
- Revenue for the quarter stood at PKR 731.35M, slightly down from PKR 734.62M in the same period last year.
- Net profit after tax decreased to PKR 558.07M, compared to PKR 696.39M in 1QFY26, reflecting a decline of 20%.
- Earnings per share (EPS) were reported at PKR 0.70, down from PKR 0.87 in the previous year.
- The KSE-100 Index closed at 169,969 points, down 5.7% during the quarter but up 2.7% year-on-year.
- Average daily traded value decreased to PKR 55.8B from PKR 63.7B, impacting trading fees negatively by PKR 61M.
- Non-trading income increased by 20% to PKR 513M, driven by higher listing fees and income from GoP Sukuk auctions.
- Administrative expenses rose to PKR 596M, primarily due to increased technology investments.
- The report is un-audited and reflects the company's ongoing efforts to diversify income sources and enhance operational efficiency.