MCB Funds nearly triples revenue on the back of rising markets

MCB Arif Habib Savings and Investments – now known as MCB Funds – has delivered one of its strongest financial performances in recent memory. For the financial year ended 30 June 2025, the asset manager reported total revenue of Rs4.79 billion, up from Rs1.84 billion a year earlier – an increase of roughly 160%, or “nearly triple” on the year. The step-up was led by management and investment advisory fees, which surged to Rs4.45 billion (FY24: Rs1.61 billion), alongside higher sales-load and related income of Rs259.6 million (FY24: Rs193.7 million). Gains on investments were also positive, though smaller in absolute terms.

The stronger top line filtered through to profits. Profit before tax rose to Rs2.75 billion (FY24: Rs1.27 billion), while profit after tax came in at Rs1.76 billion, up from Rs861 million the prior year. Earnings per share more than doubled to Rs24.42 (FY24: Rs11.96). The board also recommended a final cash dividend of Rs3.5 per share (35%) – on top of an interim dividend of the same amount paid during the year – implying a full-year payout of Rs7.0 per share. On headline numbers, the business is now solidly back in high-profit territory.