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Gopal Snacks Ltd has announced its audited financial results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company reported revenue of ₹1,500.45 crore for the full fiscal year, with a net profit of ₹73.65 crore. The fourth quarter concluded with revenue of ₹408.59 crore and a net profit of ₹29.95 crore.
A significant factor in the full-year net profit is an exceptional gain of ₹17.49 crore. This gain relates to a past fire incident at the company's Rajkot plant.
Shareholders will receive a third interim dividend of ₹0.40 per share for the 2025-26 fiscal year, with the record date set for May 16, 2026, and payment expected by early June 2026. This dividend payout represents a direct return to investors.
Gopal Snacks is a prominent player in the Indian snack food market, primarily operating in Western India. The company made its public debut with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in November 2023.
For the upcoming financial year 2026-27, M/s Haribhakti & Co. LLP has been appointed as the new internal auditor. The company's financial statements for the reviewed period received an unmodified opinion from its statutory auditors.
Looking at performance growth, consolidated revenue increased from ₹1,176.7 crore in fiscal year 2025 to ₹1,500.45 crore in fiscal year 2026. Consolidated net profit also rose, from ₹52.8 crore in FY25 to ₹73.65 crore in FY26.
In terms of the competitive landscape, Gopal Snacks competes directly with companies like Prataap Snacks Ltd. Larger, more diversified players such as ITC Ltd and Britannia Industries Ltd also have significant snack divisions that vie for consumer spending.
Investors will be keeping an eye on the timely dividend payment. They will also assess the company's operational performance and strategic direction under its new internal auditor, and how effectively it incorporates lessons from past operational disruptions into its future risk management.