Commerce Desk
LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan reported net sales of PKR 160 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, up 6.3%. Growth was driven by greater investment behind brands, consumer-centric innovation and renovation, focused marketplace execution, and stronger export routes to market.
Gross profit rose 8.1% year on year, helped by an improved topline, disciplined overhead management, and value chain optimization. Operating profit growth was lower at 5.9%, as increased brand investment and higher distribution costs from rising fuel prices weighed on margins. Net profit after tax improved 3.1% despite higher taxation.
Citing geopolitical instability, volatile energy and input costs, and fuel-driven inflation, the company maintains a cautious outlook for full-year 2026. It plans to invest appropriately in its brands to defend market leadership in key categories, pursue operational excellence, build high-performing teams, and advance its sustainability agenda.
