Pakistan’s corporate sector profits jump 25%, reach three-year high

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's corporate sector recorded a 25 per cent increase in profits during the first nine months of 2026 marking its strongest earnings performance in three years according to figures released by the Ministry of Finance.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s corporate sector recorded a 25 per cent increase in profits during the first nine months of 2026 marking its strongest earnings performance in three years according to figures released by the Ministry of Finance.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry reported that corporate profits rose by 25 per cent year-on-year during January-September 2026. It also said overall profits across sectors increased by 18 per cent year-on-year during the 2026 financial year.

The engineering sector recorded the highest growth with profits surging by 304 per cent. Oil marketing companies also posted a significant increase of more than 144 per cent, according to the ministry’s data.

The oil and gas exploration and production sector reported profit growth exceeding 43 per cent while technology companies recorded an increase of more than 31 per cent.

Other major industries also registered positive results. Automobile sector profits rose by over 19 per cent while pharmaceutical companies reported growth of more than 14 per cent.

The cement industry recorded an increase of over 13 per cent whereas the fertiliser sector posted profit growth exceeding 11 per cent.

Finance Ministry links growth to improving economic conditions

The Finance Ministry said the increase in corporate earnings reflected improvements in the country’s economic fundamentals.

The latest figures indicate that several major industries experienced higher profitability during the reported period with engineering and oil marketing companies registering particularly strong gains.

The ministry’s sector-wise data highlights broad-based growth in corporate earnings with increases recorded across industries ranging from technology and automobiles to pharmaceuticals, cement and fertilisers.

Pakistan’s corporate sector profitability has therefore reached its highest level in three years according to the official statement.