Karachi, August 20, 2025 – Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited announced its financial results for the first half of calendar year 2025, posting a 19 percent decline in profit after tax despite reporting strong sales growth.
According to the results shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Unilever recorded a profit of Rs3.09 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with Rs3.80 billion in the same period last year. The decline in profitability was mainly attributed to a sharp rise in tax expenses. The company paid around Rs2 billion in income tax during the first half of the year, compared with Rs1.48 billion in the same period of 2024.
The Board of Directors of Unilever met in Karachi on August 20, 2025, and approved the unaudited condensed interim financial statements for the six-month period. The company’s sales increased by 15.2 percent, supported by strong volumetric growth across product categories. Popular brands such as Knorr Noodles and the Unilever Food Solutions segment led the sales momentum.
Gross margin, however, slipped to 38.4 percent, reflecting a decline of 50 basis points compared to the previous year. Earnings per share fell by 18.8 percent due to the maturity of tax credits and reduced interest income. Despite the pressure on earnings, the Board declared a second interim cash dividend of Rs444 per ordinary share of Rs10 each, compared with Rs623 per share declared in the same period last year.
Unilever stated that Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic conditions, including stable inflation in low single digits, have boosted consumer confidence. The Business Confidence Index also reached its highest level in four years, signaling optimism for sustainable economic recovery.
While profits declined, the company expressed confidence in long-term growth, citing its diversified product portfolio and strong consumer demand as critical drivers of future performance.