KARACHI, April 24, 2026 – Murree Brewery Company Limited reported a rise in net profit for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-26, driven by steady demand and improved margins, according to financial results released on Friday.
The brewer posted after-tax earnings of 2.69 billion rupees ($9.7 million) for the July–March period, compared with 2.47 billion rupees in the same period a year earlier.
Earnings per share rose to 97.34 rupees from 89.16 rupees previously, reflecting higher profitability during the period.
The company’s board of directors, which met on April 24, approved an interim cash dividend of 10 rupees per share for the nine-month period. This comes in addition to an earlier interim payout of 17 rupees per share, signaling confidence in the firm’s financial position.
Gross profit climbed to 5.87 billion rupees, up from 5.26 billion rupees a year earlier, supported by growth in both domestic and export markets. However, administrative expenses increased to 653 million rupees from 580 million rupees, indicating higher operational costs.
Murree Brewery paid 1.72 billion rupees in income tax during the nine-month period, compared with 1.58 billion rupees in the corresponding period last year.
For the quarter ended March 31, the company reported a net profit of 641 million rupees, up from 623 million rupees in the same quarter a year earlier.
Analysts said the results highlight the company’s resilience amid regulatory constraints and evolving market dynamics in Pakistan’s beverage sector.
Murree Brewery, one of the country’s oldest producers, has maintained consistent growth, supported by a diversified product portfolio and stable consumer demand.
The latest earnings and dividend announcement are likely to be viewed positively by investors, reinforcing the company’s position as a key contributor to shareholder returns and government revenues.