Walton sales rise 15.74 percent in first quarter, net profit stands at Tk 224.74 crore

Stock market-listed Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC posted an after-tax net profit of Tk 224.74 crore in the first quarter (July-September 2026) of the 2026-27 fiscal year. During the same period, the company's product sales grew by 15.74 percent.

The figures were disclosed on Wednesday (11 November 2026) after the unaudited financial report for the period was reviewed and approved at the 56th meeting of the company's board of directors. The first-quarter information came from the published report.

According to the report, Walton's net revenue stood at Tk 1,679.43 crore in the period up to 30 September of the 2026-27 fiscal year. In the same period of the previous year, net revenue was Tk 1,451.03 crore. By that comparison, product sales rose by 15.74 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year.

Against the rise in sales, Walton's after-tax net profit in the first quarter of the current fiscal year stood at Tk 224.74 crore. In the same period of the previous fiscal year, the company's profit was Tk 220.89 crore.

In the period ending 30 September 2026 in the current fiscal year, the company's earnings per share (EPS) rose to Tk 6.74, compared with Tk 6.63 in the same period of the previous fiscal year.

During the period under discussion, the company's net asset value per share (NAVPS) stood at Tk 287.06 without revaluation and Tk 388.01 with revaluation.

The published financial report said that although net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) at the end of the first quarter of the current fiscal year decreased compared with the previous year, the company was able to maintain positive net operating cash flow during the period.

The financial report also mentioned various adversities and challenges, including inflationary pressure in the country's macroeconomy, instability in foreign exchange rates, increased financing costs and limited purchasing power at the consumer level. Amid these challenges, the company achieved growth in net profit, sales, EPS and NAV.

The company said its board has been adopting timely strategic plans and steps, strengthening operational efficiency, making the best use of working capital and placing special importance on financial management.

The report also said Walton management has continued to place special emphasis on disciplined working capital management, accelerating the recovery of receivables from debtors, ensuring the best management of the payment cycle to suppliers, and prudent liquidity management.