BAT Bangladesh’s second-quarter profit more than doubled, but flat first-half earnings underscored a subdued first half despite a strong April-June rebound.
The market-leading cigarette maker reported earnings per share (EPS) of Tk3.77 for the April-June quarter, up from Tk1.80 a year earlier, according to a disclosure filed with the Dhaka Stock Exchange on Sunday.
For the first six months of 2026, however, EPS slipped marginally to Tk7.65 from Tk7.69 a year earlier, suggesting the stronger second quarter largely offset weaker earnings earlier in the year.
Net operating cash flow per share surged to Tk29.12 for the January-June period from Tk9.05 a year earlier. The company attributed the increase to lower operating expense payments and reduced supplementary duty and value-added tax outflows as sales volumes declined.
Net asset value per share rose to Tk107.15 as of 30 June 2026 from Tk102.50 at the end of 31 December 2025.
BAT Bangladesh shares inched up 0.44 per cent to close at Tk226.70 on the Dhaka Stock Exchange on Sunday.
