Advanced Chemical Industries PLC (ACI) has returned to positive earnings on the back of revenue growth and stronger gross profit during the half year ended 31 December 2025, despite higher borrowing costs.
The company disclosed through the Dhaka Stock Exchange on Sunday that its earnings per share (EPS) stood at Tk0.34 for October-December 2025, compared with a loss per share of Tk3.17 in the same quarter a year earlier.
For July-December 2025, ACI reported EPS of Tk0.73, against a loss per share of Tk7.99 in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Net operating cash flow per share remained negative at Tk50.50 for the half year, improving from Tk63.60 in the negative a year earlier.
The company’s net asset value per share was Tk90.70 as of 31 December 2025, compared with Tk91.64 as of 30 June 2025.
ACI said the group achieved 18 per cent revenue growth during the period, with gross profit rising more than operating expenses due to performance in key segments.
The company noted that borrowing costs increased amid higher interest rates and additional funding for working capital and strategic investments.
ACI also announced that its board has approved the establishment of an institution titled “ACI Institution of Artificial Intelligence” with an initial investment of Tk5 crore, subject to regulatory approval.
ACI shares inched up by 0.19 per cent to Tk208.3 on Sunday.
