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<ul><li>Hub Power Company (HUBC) announced its 2QFY25 result wherein company reported earnings of Rs4.2bn (EPS of Rs3.25), down 72% YoY and 78% QoQ -falling short of expectations due to lower gross profits and higher other expenses.</li><li>This brings 1HFY25 profits to Rs 23.3bn (EPS 17.99) a 28% decline from 1HFY24 where a Rs32.4bn (EPS 24.95) earning was recorded.</li><li>HUBC declared a Rs5/share dividend for 2QFY25, above industry expectations.</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Hub Power Company (HUBC) announced its 2QFY25 result wherein company reported earnings of Rs4.2bn (EPS of Rs3.25), down 72% YoY and 78% QoQ -falling short of expectations due to lower gross profits and higher other expenses.This brings 1HFY25 profits to Rs 23.3bn (EPS 17.99) a 28% decline from 1HFY24 where a Rs32.4bn (EPS 24.95) earning was recorded.HUBC declared a Rs5/share dividend for 2QFY25, above industry expectations.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Hub Power Company (HUBC): 2QFY25 EPS at Rs3.25, Down 72% YoY and 78% QoQ

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<ul><li>KSE-100 index companies posted earnings of Rs458bn in 1QFY26, up 13% YoY from Rs407bn in 1QFY25. In US dollar terms, profitability stood at US$1.6bn.</li><li>Despite a decline in interest rates, the banking sector’s earnings increased by 7% YoY to Rs164bn in 1QFY26.</li><li>The E&P sector posted a 7% YoY and 4% QoQ decline in profitability during 1QFY26 to Rs79.8bn.</li></ul>

KSE-100 index companies posted earnings of Rs458bn in 1QFY26, up 13% YoY from Rs407bn in 1QFY25. In US dollar terms, profitability stood at US$1.6bn.Despite a decline in interest rates, the banking sector’s earnings increased by 7% YoY to Rs164bn in 1QFY26.The E&P sector posted a 7% YoY and 4% QoQ decline in profitability during 1QFY26 to Rs79.8bn.

Pakistan Strategy – Corporate Profitability in 1QFY26; Earnings Rose 13% YoY, With Dividends Up 22%

<ul><li>KSE-100 index companies posted earnings of Rs445bn in 4QFY25, up 21% YoY from Rs366bn in 4QFY24.</li><li>Despite the decline in interest rates, the banking sector's earnings increased by 24% YoY to Rs160bn in 4QFY25.</li><li>The E&P sector posted a 6% YoY decline in profitability during 4QFY25 to Rs83bn.</li></ul>

KSE-100 index companies posted earnings of Rs445bn in 4QFY25, up 21% YoY from Rs366bn in 4QFY24.Despite the decline in interest rates, the banking sector's earnings increased by 24% YoY to Rs160bn in 4QFY25.The E&P sector posted a 6% YoY decline in profitability during 4QFY25 to Rs83bn.

Pakistan Strategy – Corporate Profitability In 4QFY25; Earnings Up 21%, While Dividends Grew By 7% YoY

<ul><li>As per our channel checks and based on the invitation notice circulating on social media, the signing ceremony of the financing facility agreement for circular debt resolution is scheduled for Wednesday (Tomorrow), 24th September 2025, at the Prime Minister’s Office.</li><li>Previously, the government finalized a plan to borrow Rs1.25-1.275 trillion from banks to retire the power sector’s circular debt.</li><li>News flow suggest this Rs1.25tn will include restructuring of existing debt of Rs683bn held in balance sheet of Power Holding Limited (PHL) at KIBOR plus 2%, as per our channel checks and news reports.</li></ul>

As per our channel checks and based on the invitation notice circulating on social media, the signing ceremony of the financing facility agreement for circular debt resolution is scheduled for Wednesday (Tomorrow), 24th September 2025, at the Prime Minister’s Office.Previously, the government finalized a plan to borrow Rs1.25-1.275 trillion from banks to retire the power sector’s circular debt.News flow suggest this Rs1.25tn will include restructuring of existing debt of Rs683bn held in balance sheet of Power Holding Limited (PHL) at KIBOR plus 2%, as per our channel checks and news reports.

Topline Flash Note: Pakistan Power - Power Circular Debt: Financing Facility Signing Ceremony Will Take Place Tomorrow

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>KSE-100 index companies posted earnings of Rs409bn in 3QFY25, up 2% YoY, while excluding Banks, profitability declined by 5% YoY to Rs243bn.</li><li>The banking sector's earnings increased by 14% YoY to Rs166bn, driven by an increase in both Net Interest Income and Non-Interest Income.</li><li>KSE 100 index companies announced cash dividends of Rs119bn, down 6% YoY, translating into a 29% dividend payout in 3QFY25.</li></ul>

KSE-100 index companies posted earnings of Rs409bn in 3QFY25, up 2% YoY, while excluding Banks, profitability declined by 5% YoY to Rs243bn.The banking sector's earnings increased by 14% YoY to Rs166bn, driven by an increase in both Net Interest Income and Non-Interest Income.KSE 100 index companies announced cash dividends of Rs119bn, down 6% YoY, translating into a 29% dividend payout in 3QFY25.

Pakistan Strategy – Corporate Profitability in 3QFY25; Earnings up 2%

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The Hub Power Company Limited owns, operates and maintains an oil fired power station in Pakistan.  The Company delivers electricity for distribution to industrial, commerce, agricultural, and domestic customers.  Hub's clients include The Water and Power Development Authority.

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Hub Power Company (HUBC): 2QFY25 EPS at Rs3.25, Down 72% YoY and 78% QoQ

Hub Power Company (HUBC) announced its 2QFY25 result wherein company reported earnings of Rs4.2bn (EPS of Rs3.25), down 72% YoY and 78%...

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Pakistan Strategy – Corporate Profitability in 1QFY26; Earnings Rose 13% YoY, With Dividends Up 22%

KSE-100 index companies posted earnings of Rs458bn in 1QFY26, up 13% YoY from Rs407bn in 1QFY25. In US dollar terms, profitability stood at...

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Pakistan Strategy – Corporate Profitability In 4QFY25; Earnings Up 21%, While Dividends Grew By 7% YoY

KSE-100 index companies posted earnings of Rs445bn in 4QFY25, up 21% YoY from Rs366bn in 4QFY24. Despite the decline in interest rates, the...

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Topline Flash Note: Pakistan Power - Power Circular Debt: Financing Facility Signing Ceremony Will Take Place Tomorrow

As per our channel checks and based on the invitation notice circulating on social media, the signing ceremony of the financing facility agreement...

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Pakistan Strategy – Corporate Profitability in 3QFY25; Earnings up 2%

KSE-100 index companies posted earnings of Rs409bn in 3QFY25, up 2% YoY, while excluding Banks, profitability declined by 5% YoY to Rs243bn. The...

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