Engro Corporation reported a 45% growth in revenue from ongoing operations, reaching PKR 104.3 billion compared to PKR 72.1 billion in 2023, according to the Q1 results released on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for Q1 reached PKR 10.4 billion (EPS 10.66), up from PKR 8.8 billion in 2023. The increased profitability is attributed to higher sales of fertilizers, improved margins, efficient plant operations, increased earnings from dollar-denominated businesses, and cost optimization measures. Alongside the results, the company declared a first interim cash dividend of PKR 11 per share.

Fertilizer Industry Sees Year-End Surge in Urea Sales Despite Overall Annual Decline
Pakistan’s fertilizer industry is set to conclude 2024 on a positive note, with December urea sales expected to witness a sharp increase, according to forecasts from two leading investment banks. Despite this late surge, overall fertilizer sales for the year are projected to remain below 2023 levels. Topline Securities and