Chittagong bourse operating loss widens to Tk16.58cr in FY26
According to disclosures approved by its board on 8 October, the operating loss increased from Tk14.60 crore in FY25. Net profit after tax fell from Tk28.74 crore in the previous fiscal year, pulling earnings per share (EPS) down to Tk0.32 from Tk0.45.
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) PLC's operating loss widened 13.54% year-on-year to Tk16.58 crore in FY26, while its net profit fell 28.35% to Tk20.59 crore amid subdued trading activity.
According to disclosures approved by its board on 8 October, the operating loss increased from Tk14.60 crore in FY25. Net profit after tax fell from Tk28.74 crore in the previous fiscal year, pulling earnings per share (EPS) down to Tk0.32 from Tk0.45.
A CSE official said the exchange remained profitable mainly because of interest income from fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) held with different banks. However, a shortage of listed products and low trading turnover resulted in an operating loss.
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Despite the decline in profit, the board recommended a 3.25% cash dividend for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2026.
The dividend recommendation is subject to shareholders' approval at the annual general meeting (AGM), scheduled for 10 December at the CSE Building conference hall in Agrabad, Chattogram. The record date for dividend entitlement is 8 November.
The exchange's net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) stood at Tk1.05 in FY26, slightly down from Tk1.06 in FY25. Net asset value (NAV) per share also edged down to Tk11.93 as of June 2026, from Tk11.96 a year earlier.
