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Hindustan Zinc Limited is set to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, on Friday, April 24. A subsequent earnings conference call, scheduled for 4:00 PM IST the same day, will feature senior management discussing the company's performance and outlook. Investors can find the results and related documents on Hindustan Zinc's official website at www.hzlindia.com.
This announcement is a key event for shareholders, providing a comprehensive view of Hindustan Zinc's financial health, operational achievements, and strategic direction over the past year. The earnings call offers a vital opportunity for direct engagement with management, allowing investors to gain insights into factors influencing performance and future growth prospects within the metals and mining sector.
The company recently posted strong financial performance in the third quarter of FY26, reporting its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹10,980 crore, an increase of 27% year-on-year. Profit after tax surged by 46% to ₹3,916 crore. Hindustan Zinc also achieved its lowest zinc cost of production in five years, at $940 per tonne. For the full fiscal year FY25, revenue reached ₹34,083 crore, with net profit at ₹10,353 crore, reflecting 33% year-on-year growth. During FY25, HZL recorded its lowest zinc production cost in four years at $1,052 per metric tonne. The EBITDA margin for Q3 FY26 stood at 55%, compared to approximately 51% for FY25.
Investors will closely examine the Q4 and full-year FY26 financial figures for growth trends and profitability. Crucial elements expected from management's commentary include insights on operational strategies, market outlook, commodity price trends (zinc, lead, silver), and forward-looking guidance. Key updates anticipated cover production volumes, costs, capital expenditure for FY27, progress on expansion projects, new mineral exploration initiatives, and the company's stance on sustainability targets and ESG initiatives.
Despite recent strong operational metrics, Hindustan Zinc faces ongoing governance and compliance considerations. The company has a history of regulatory scrutiny, including a ₹63.90 lakh penalty for Director Identification Number disclosure lapses and ₹5.42 lakh fines each from BSE and NSE for board composition non-compliance. Furthermore, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a ₹25 crore fine in February 2022 concerning environmental violations.
Hindustan Zinc's main sector peers include Vedanta Limited, Hindalco Industries, National Aluminium Company (NALCO), and Hindustan Copper Limited. While demonstrating strong operational results, HZL recorded a lower 1-year return of -32.23% compared to peers such as Vedanta and Hindalco, which have exhibited considerable growth.