IRCTC Q2 FY26: Profit Soars 11% to ₹342 Cr, Investors Cheer ₹5 Dividend!

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Updated on 12 Nov 2025, 03:09 pm

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) announced robust financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26. The company posted a net profit of ₹342 crore, marking an 11% rise compared to ₹308 crore in the same period last year. Its revenue for Q2 FY26 increased by 7.7% to ₹1,146 crore from ₹1,064 crore a year ago. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) saw an 8.3% jump, reaching ₹404 crore from ₹372.8 crore. The EBITDA margin stood at a healthy 35.2%, a marginal improvement from 35% in Q2 FY25, indicating strong operational efficiency. Furthermore, IRCTC has declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, representing a 250% payout on its face value of ₹2. The company has fixed November 21, 2025, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for this dividend. Impact: These positive financial results, coupled with the declaration of an interim dividend, are expected to boost investor confidence in IRCTC. Such announcements typically lead to increased demand for the stock, potentially driving its share price higher. Rating: 7/10 Definitions: Net Profit: The profit remaining after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue. Revenue: The total income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations. EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. A measure of a company's operating performance. EBITDA Margin: EBITDA divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage. It indicates profitability from core operations. Interim Dividend: A dividend paid out to shareholders during the company's financial year, before the final annual dividend is declared. Record Date: A specific date set by a company to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or other corporate action.