Pakistan Oilfields Limited $POL is trading around PKR 642.80 as of January 9, 2026, with analysts maintaining a "BUY" rating and a target price of PKR 740.40. Recent performance has shown a rebound in Q1 FY26 profit due to lower exploration costs, despite a drop in annual earnings for FY25.High
1.30
P/E ratio
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Low
1.23
Div yield
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52-wk high
1.50
52-wk low
0.62
Key Insights
Financial Performance: The first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (1QFY26) saw a significant surge in profit after tax to PKR 5.89 billion (EPS PKR 20.74) from the previous year's quarter, mainly due to an 85% reduction in exploration expenses. The full year 2025 (FY25) earnings had previously dropped to PKR 85.19 per share due to high dry well costs.
Outlook: Analysts' average one-year price target of PKR 740.40 suggests a potential upside of over 15% from the current price.
Recent Developments: On January 2, 2026, POL announced a new hydrocarbon discovery at the Bilitang-1 exploratory well in the TAL Block, which could enhance future production potential.
Dividend: The company offers a strong dividend yield of over 11%, with a total FY25 payout of PKR 75 per share.
