Wah Nobel Chemicals Recommends Rs 5 Final Dividend
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✧ GENERATE BRIEFING
Wah Nobel Chemicals Limited concluded its financial year ended 30 June 2026 with a recommended final cash dividend of Rs 5 per share, representing a 50 percent payout for shareholders registered by 20 October 2026. Despite a slight contraction in net revenue down to Rs 4.84 billion, the company successfully improved its gross profit to Rs 1.01 billion and operating profit to Rs 955 million due to sharper cost management. Profit after tax softened to Rs 452 million, yielding earnings per share of Rs 50.19, while the balance sheet demonstrated improved health as short-term borrowings were fully eliminated and equity climbed to Rs 3.02 billion. Operating cash flow swung positively to an inflow of Rs 518 million. The upcoming annual general meeting is scheduled for 28 October 2026 at the company's head office located along G.T. Road in Wah Cantt, with book closures running from 21 to 28 October.
Wah Nobel Chemicals Limited closed the year ended 30 June 2026 with softer sales, wider margins, and a cleaner balance sheet.
The board met in Wah Cantt on 23 September 2026 and recommended a final cash dividend of Rs 5 per share, or 50 percent. No interim dividend was paid. There is no bonus or rights issue.
Dividend Dates And Annual Meeting
Shareholders whose names appear in the register on 20 October 2026 will receive the payout.
Share transfer books will stay closed from 21 to 28 October 2026. The annual general meeting is scheduled for 28 October at 11:00 at the head office on G.T. Road, Wah Cantt.
The annual report will be issued at least 21 days before the meeting.
Sales Ease, Gross Profit Still Rises
Net revenue slipped to Rs 4.84 billion from Rs 5.10 billion a year earlier.
Cost of sales fell more sharply, so gross profit rose to Rs 1.01 billion from Rs 854 million. Operating profit climbed to Rs 955 million from Rs 797 million.
Finance costs more than doubled to Rs 43 million. The company also booked a higher allowance for expected credit losses.
Profit After Tax Softens On Tax Charge
Profit before tax improved to Rs 817 million from Rs 716 million.
Taxation jumped to Rs 365 million from Rs 234 million. Profit for the year therefore came in at Rs 452 million against Rs 482 million last year.
Earnings per share stood at Rs 50.19, compared with Rs 53.55. Other comprehensive income added Rs 2.7 million after tax.
Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Look Healthier
Total assets declined to Rs 3.51 billion. Equity rose to Rs 3.02 billion from Rs 2.65 billion.
Short-term borrowings, which were Rs 452 million a year ago, were reduced to nil. Inventory also came down.
Operating cash flow swung from an outflow of Rs 368 million to an inflow of Rs 518 million. Capital spending was modest at Rs 6.1 million.
The company makes formaldehyde, urea and phenol formaldehyde resins, and moulding compounds used in wood products, textiles and other industries.
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