RITES Q4 Profit Falls 2% Despite Revenue Jump, Dividend Proposed

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RITES Q4 Profit Falls 2% Despite Revenue Jump, Dividend Proposed
Overview

RITES Ltd. reported a 2.1% dip in net profit for Q4 FY26, reaching Rs 130 crore despite a significant 27.6% year-on-year revenue jump to Rs 768 crore. Operating performance weakened, with EBITDA falling 9.4% and margins contracting sharply. The company's board recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.75 per equity share, adding to interim dividends paid.

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RITES Ltd. announced its fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2026, revealing a mixed financial performance. While the state-run railway engineering firm saw its consolidated revenue climb by a robust 27.6% to Rs 768 crore from Rs 602 crore in the same period last year, its net profit experienced a slight decline of 2.1%, settling at Rs 130 crore compared to Rs 133 crore a year prior.

Operating Margins Squeezed

The company's operational efficiency showed signs of strain. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) decreased by 9.4% year-on-year, falling to Rs 168.2 crore from Rs 185.6 crore. EBITDA margins contracted notably, dropping to 21.9% from 30.8% in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Dividend Recommendation

The RITES board recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.75 per equity share. This proposed dividend follows three interim dividends already distributed, which aggregated to Rs 5.20 per share for the entirety of FY26.

Despite the mixed financial results, shares of RITES Ltd. dipped over 2% on Tuesday, trading at Rs 205.29 in late afternoon trading.

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