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<li>We present a profitability analysis of the top 20 listed companies in Pakistan’s textile sector, comprising composite, spinning, weaving, woollen, and apparel companies.</li>
<li>The Pakistan textile sector’s profitability increased by 11% YoY to Rs51.9bn in FY26, driven by lower effective tax along with decline in finance cost.</li>
<li>Sales of listed textile companies remained broadly flat YoY at Rs1,403bn in FY26, Similarly, sales in US dollar terms remained stable at ~US$5.0bn, despite geopolitical headwinds and internal freight issues.</li>
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We present a profitability analysis of the top 20 listed companies in Pakistan’s textile sector, comprising composite, spinning, weaving, woollen, and apparel companies.
The Pakistan textile sector’s profitability increased by 11% YoY to Rs51.9bn in FY26, driven by lower effective tax along with decline in finance cost.
Sales of listed textile companies remained broadly flat YoY at Rs1,403bn in FY26, Similarly, sales in US dollar terms remained stable at ~US$5.0bn, despite geopolitical headwinds and internal freight issues.


Pakistan Textile – Profits Rise 11% in FY26; Top 20 Listed Companies Generates US$5bn in Sales

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<ul><li>ResMed, a global leader in connected health technology primarily focused on sleep and respiratory care, reported its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 results, highlighting 9% and 10% headline revenue growth respectively, with 8% growth on a constant currency basis.</li><li>Non-GAAP earnings per share increased 16% in the quarter and 17% for the year, driven by operational efficiencies and margin expansion despite inflationary pressures.</li><li>The company generated $1.6 billion in free cash flow for fiscal 2026, supporting substantial shareholder returns through over $1 billion in combined share repurchases and dividends, with a notable 72% year-over-year increase in capital returned.</li></ul>

ResMed, a global leader in connected health technology primarily focused on sleep and respiratory care, reported its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 results, highlighting 9% and 10% headline revenue growth respectively, with 8% growth on a constant currency basis.Non-GAAP earnings per share increased 16% in the quarter and 17% for the year, driven by operational efficiencies and margin expansion despite inflationary pressures.The company generated $1.6 billion in free cash flow for fiscal 2026, supporting substantial shareholder returns through over $1 billion in combined share repurchases and dividends, with a notable 72% year-over-year increase in capital returned.

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 <li>ResMed is the undisputed global market leader in the sleep-disordered breathing market, with a dominant share exceeding 60% following a major competitor's product recall. The company's key advantage lies in its integrated digital ecosystem, which connects devices, patients, and providers, creating high switching costs and a significant data moat.</li>
 <li>The company's financial performance is robust, characterized by consistent double-digit revenue growth, strong and expanding margins, and significant free cash flow generation. Growth is driven by the large, underpenetrated sleep apnea market, an aging global population, and increasing awareness of the comorbidities associated with untreated sleep disorders.</li>
 <li>Future growth is guided by the '2030 Strategy,' which focuses on expanding the core sleep apnea business, entering adjacent markets like COPD and insomnia, and leveraging its vast data repository through AI and machine learning to enhance patient outcomes and provider efficiency. While risks from renewed competition and reimbursement changes exist, the initial threat from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is now largely viewed as a net positive, driving more patients into the treatment funnel.</li>
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  ResMed is the undisputed global market leader in the sleep-disordered breathing market, with a dominant share exceeding 60% following a major competitor's product recall. The company's key advantage lies in its integrated digital ecosystem, which connects devices, patients, and providers, creating high switching costs and a significant data moat.
  The company's financial performance is robust, characterized by consistent double-digit revenue growth, strong and expanding margins, and significant free cash flow generation. Growth is driven by the large, underpenetrated sleep apnea market, an aging global population, and increasing awareness of the comorbidities associated with untreated sleep disorders.
  Future growth is guided by the '2030 Strategy,' which focuses on expanding the core sleep apnea business, entering adjacent markets like COPD and insomnia, and leveraging its vast data repository through AI and machine learning to enhance patient outcomes and provider efficiency. While risks from renewed competition and reimbursement changes exist, the initial threat from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is now largely viewed as a net positive, driving more patients into the treatment funnel.
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: In Australia, currently four pair trade opportunities persist across three sectors.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: In Australia, currently four pair trade opportunities persist across three sectors.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (21 July 2026)

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<ul><li>While one broker has turned more cautious on ResMed due to a one-off cost and risk of rising competition, analysts broadly welcome the MatrixCare sale as a strategic refocus backed by a sizeable shareholder return.</li><li> ResMed&rsquo;s remediation program clouds near-term earnings Citi has relegated the company to its lower-growth Healthcare basket MatrixCare sale sharpens strategic focus Share buybacks seen neutralising dilution from MatrixCare sale and Noctrix acquisition</li></ul>

While one broker has turned more cautious on ResMed due to a one-off cost and risk of rising competition, analysts broadly welcome the MatrixCare sale as a strategic refocus backed by a sizeable shareholder return. ResMed&rsquo;s remediation program clouds near-term earnings Citi has relegated the company to its lower-growth Healthcare basket MatrixCare sale sharpens strategic focus Share buybacks seen neutralising dilution from MatrixCare sale and Noctrix acquisition

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ResMed Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets medical equipment for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing.  The Company sells diagnostic and treatment devices in various countries through its subsidiaries and independent distributors.

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We present a profitability analysis of the top 20 listed companies in Pakistan’s textile sector, comprising composite, spinning, weaving, woollen,...

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ResMed Unlocks A Bigger Sleep-Health Ecosystem With OURA And Noctrix!

ResMed, a global leader in connected health technology primarily focused on sleep and respiratory care, reported its fourth quarter and full...

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ResMed is the undisputed global market leader in the sleep-disordered breathing market, with a dominant share exceeding 60% following a major...

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Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (21 July 2026)

Discover four pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

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Are Headwinds Building For ResMed In FY27?

While one broker has turned more cautious on ResMed due to a one-off cost and risk of rising competition, analysts broadly welcome the MatrixCare...

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Pakistan Textile – Profits Rise 11% in FY26; Top 20 Listed Companies Generates US$5bn in Sales

We present a profitability analysis of the top 20 listed companies in Pakistan’s textile sector, comprising composite, spinning, weaving, woollen,...

Topline Securities

ResMed Unlocks A Bigger Sleep-Health Ecosystem With OURA And Noctrix!

ResMed, a global leader in connected health technology primarily focused on sleep and respiratory care, reported its fourth quarter and full...

Baptista Research

Primer: Resmed Inc (RMD US) - Aug 2026

ResMed is the undisputed global market leader in the sleep-disordered breathing market, with a dominant share exceeding 60% following a major...

αSK Primers

Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (21 July 2026)

​Discover four pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Are Headwinds Building For ResMed In FY27?

While one broker has turned more cautious on ResMed due to a one-off cost and risk of rising competition, analysts broadly welcome the MatrixCare...

FNArena

Discover four pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.