Attock Refinery pumps out Rs15 dividend
Attock Refinery Limited (PSX: ATRL) reported a remarkable 3x (191%) surge in its consolidated net profit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, reaching Rs26.06bn compared to Rs8.95bn in the preceding year. Alongside the financial results, the board recommended a final cash dividend of Rs15 per share. Reflecting this explosive profitability, the company's basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) nearly tripled, jumping to Rs244.45 from Rs83.93 in FY25. The primary catalyst behind this stellar performance was a powerful top-line revenue expansion combined with a 3.2x (217%) surge in gross margins. ATRL’s net sales increased by 13% year-on-year to reach Rs341.79bn, up from Rs301.52bn in FY25, despite absorbing Rs151.83bn in taxes, duties, levies, and discounts.