Ambuja Cements' Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarter Results

Result Summary

• Ambuja Cements Ltd reported a 15.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 21.7%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 19.6% QoQ and 22.3% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 36.4% QoQ and increased 22.8% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Ambuja Cements Ltd stood at 3.2 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Ambuja Cements Ltd is a major player in the Indian cement industry, producing and marketing cement and related products. The company is known for its high-quality cement production and distribution across India, focusing on meeting the growing demand for building materials in both urban and rural areas. As of the latest data, Ambuja Cements has not publicly disclosed any recent major developments or strategic shifts. The company operates in a highly competitive sector characterized by fluctuating demand influenced by infrastructure development, real estate growth, and economic conditions. Without additional information, further specifics on recent developments are not available.

Revenue

In Q1FY26, Ambuja Cements Ltd reported a total income of ₹10,545.16 crores, marking a notable increase from ₹9,127.45 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹8,666.20 crores in Q1FY25. The quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth rate stood at 15.5%, while the year-over-year (YoY) growth rate was 21.7%. This data indicates a strong upward trajectory in revenue generation compared to the previous periods provided. The company's ability to achieve double-digit growth rates in both QoQ and YoY comparisons is indicative of robust sales performance during the quarter.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for Ambuja Cements Ltd for Q1FY26 show a profit before tax of ₹1,328.47 crores, which is lower than the ₹1,597.71 crores reported in Q4FY25 but higher than the ₹1,099.29 crores reported in Q1FY25. This resulted in a QoQ decline of 16.9% and a YoY increase of 20.8%. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹362.97 crores, significantly higher than the ₹75.36 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹313.05 crores in Q1FY25, leading to a QoQ increase of 381.6% and a YoY increase of 15.9%. Consequently, the profit after tax decreased to ₹969.66 crores in Q1FY26 from ₹1,525.78 crores in Q4FY25, but increased from ₹789.63 crores in Q1FY25. The QoQ change in profit after tax was a decline of 36.4%, while the YoY change was an increase of 22.8%.

Operating Metrics

The company's earnings per share (EPS) for Q1FY26 was ₹3.20 compared to ₹4.80 in Q4FY25 and ₹2.60 in Q1FY25. This represented a QoQ decrease of 33.3% and a YoY increase of 23.1%. This fluctuation in EPS parallels the changes in profit metrics, reflecting the company's profitability trends over the evaluated periods. The total expenses for Q1FY26 amounted to ₹9,256.69 crores, up from ₹7,741.31 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹7,566.91 crores in Q1FY25, resulting in a QoQ increase of 19.6% and a YoY increase of 22.3%. The elevated expenses could reflect increased operational costs or strategic investments during the quarter.