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Updated on 06 Nov 2025, 02:01 pm
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Satyam Jha | Whalesbook News Team
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Pricol Ltd announced robust financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26. The company's net profit saw a significant jump of 42.2% to ₹64 crore, up from ₹45 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations demonstrated substantial growth, climbing 50.6% to ₹1,006 crore from ₹668 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) also rose impressively by 53.1% to ₹117.4 crore, with EBITDA margins remaining stable at 11.6%. For the first half of FY26, consolidated revenue reached ₹1,865.59 crore, a 48.89% increase year-on-year. The company reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹113.88 crore for the six-month period, marking a 25.65% growth, and basic and diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased to ₹9.34.
Adding to the positive results, the board of Pricol Ltd has declared an interim dividend of ₹2 per equity share for FY25-26. The record date for this dividend is November 14, 2025.
Vikram Mohan, Managing Director, stated that the performance reflects continued focus on operational excellence and strategic execution, positioning the company to navigate market dynamics through its diversified approach and technological capabilities.
Impact: This strong earnings report and dividend declaration are likely to be viewed positively by investors, potentially boosting investor confidence and influencing the stock price. The company's growth in revenue and profitability suggests solid operational performance within the automotive components sector. Rating: 7/10
Difficult Terms Explained: EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation. It is a measure of a company's operating performance, excluding non-operating expenses like interest, taxes, and accounting charges for the wear and tear of assets (depreciation and amortization). PAT: Profit After Tax. This is the company's profit after all expenses, including taxes, have been deducted. It represents the net profit available to shareholders. EPS: Earnings Per Share. It is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It serves as an indicator of a company's profitability. Interim Dividend: A dividend paid out to shareholders before the company's annual general meeting, typically between regular dividend payments.