KARACHI: Haleon Pakistan Limited (PSX: HALEON) reported a profit after tax of Rs2.97 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, marking a 58.63% increase compared to Rs1.87 billion in the same period last year. Earnings per share rose to Rs25.38 from Rs16 in SPLY.
The company declared an interim cash dividend of Rs10 per share, representing 100% of the face value. Net revenue from contracts with customers increased 21.79% year-on-year to Rs21.63 billion, while the cost of sales rose 10.23% to Rs13.52 billion, resulting in a gross profit of Rs8.1 billion, up 47.62% YoY.
Selling, marketing, and distribution expenses grew 33.68% to Rs2.79 billion, and administrative expenses rose 19.32% to Rs379.2 million. Allowance for impairment of trade debts fell sharply by 91.43% to Rs2.27 million, while other expenses increased 52.66% to Rs417.22 million. Other income stood at Rs445.48 million, up 2.28% from last year. During the day’s trade, the company’s share price went up by almost 0.2% showing the market’s indifferent reaction to the company’s course.
Operating profit surged 54.04% to Rs4.96 billion. Financial charges increased 264.62% to Rs32.39 million. Profit before levies and income taxes rose 53.46% YoY to Rs4.92 billion, and after accounting for levies of Rs23.25 million and net taxation of Rs1.93 billion, the company posted a profit after tax of Rs2.97 billion. Total comprehensive income matched the net profit.
