The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced another bearish session on Friday, extending the market’s downward momentum. The PSX KSE-100 index declined today, closing at 179,603.73, down 908.91 points, or approximately 0.50%, from the previous session.
This marks the third consecutive session of losses. The two-day correction has now erased over 3,400 points from the benchmark index as selling pressure persists across major sectors.
Trading began on a volatile note. The KSE-100 index dipped sharply intraday to around 178,237 before partially recovering in the later hours. Banking, fertiliser, energy (including oil and gas exploration), cement, and power generation stocks witnessed heavy offloading.
Despite the downturn, market participation remained robust. Traders exchanged over 708 million shares, with the total value reaching nearly Rs. 39 billion. This indicates active investor engagement even as prices corrected.
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— PSX (@pakstockexgltd) February 13, 2026Analysts attribute today’s decline in the PSX KSE-100 index to multiple factors. Profit-taking has accelerated after the index’s strong rally earlier in 2026, when it peaked near 191,000 in January. Concerns over overvaluation in select stocks and potential retail outflows if corrections deepen have also weighed on sentiment.
Corporate Results Disappoint Investors
Topline Securities, in its market review, noted that the negative momentum continued throughout the session. The research house stated, “Continuing its negative momentum, KSE-100 Index largely traded in the negative zone during the trading session to settle at 179,604 level.”
According to Topline, the ongoing results session has contributed significantly to the sell-off. Several corporate results have fallen short of investor expectations, triggering profit-taking in key holdings.
Read: KSE-100 Index Drops 2,500 Points as Selling Pressure Grips PSX
The top negative contributors to the index included LUCK, UBL, OGDC, SYS, EFERT, and ENGROH. These six stocks collectively dragged the index down by 685 points.
Trading activity was concentrated in several major names. Volume and value leaders included:
- OGDC led with Rs4.1 billion in traded value
- PPL followed at Rs3 billion
- NBP recorded Rs2.7 billion
- LUCK reached Rs1.87 billion
- ENGROH posted Rs1.7 billion
- SYS closed with Rs1.55 billion
The day’s traded volume was 706 million shares, with a total value of $38.8 million (approximately Rs 39 billion).
The current correction reflects broader concerns about valuations following the index’s strong performance in early 2026.
Profit-taking may continue if selling pressure persists, though robust trading volumes suggest institutional investors remain active. Market participants are now watching for support levels and potential buying opportunities if valuations become more attractive.
