KSE-100 index plunges 909 points as earnings disappoint

PSX KSE-100

Karachi, February 13, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday extended its losing streak, shedding 909 points as weak corporate earnings dampened investor sentiment and triggered broad-based selling.

The KSE-100 index closed at 179,603.73 points, down 908.91 points or 0.50%, compared to the previous day’s closing of 180,512.64 points. The market remained under pressure throughout the session, reflecting cautious investor behavior amid the ongoing result season.

Market Summary

IndicatorValue
Current Index179,603.73
Change-908.91
Percent Change-0.50%
High180,832.65
Low178,237.13
Volume379,804,937 shares
Previous Close180,512.64
ValueRs30.60 billion

Analysts at Topline Securities Limited said the market largely remained in negative territory during the trading session as corporate financial results failed to meet investor expectations.

“Continuing its negative momentum, the KSE-100 Index traded mostly in the red and settled at 179,604 points, down 0.50%. The market sentiment remained subdued amid the ongoing result season, where several corporate earnings announcements fell short of expectations,” the brokerage noted.

Index Movers

Top negative contributions to the index came from LUCK, UBL, OGDC, SYS, EFERT, and ENGROH, which collectively dragged the benchmark down by 685 points.

Most Active Stocks by Value

In terms of traded value, OGDC led the board with Rs4.1 billion, followed by PPL (Rs3.0 billion), NBP (Rs2.7 billion), LUCK (Rs1.87 billion), ENGROH (Rs1.7 billion), and SYS (Rs1.55 billion).

Overall, market participation remained strong, with total traded volume reaching 706 million shares, while total traded value stood at $38.8 million.

Market participants are expected to remain cautious in the coming sessions as investors continue to assess corporate earnings and economic indicators, with volatility likely to persist in the near term.