Arihant Capital Markets' Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Arihant Capital Markets Ltd reported a 12.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 25.0%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 13.9% QoQ and down 23.5% YoY.
• The net profit increased 3.0% QoQ and decreased 34.4% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Arihant Capital Markets Ltd stood at 1.2 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Arihant Capital Markets Ltd is a financial services firm primarily engaged in trading and investment services. The company operates within the financial services industry, which includes brokerage services, investment advisory, and financial product distribution. As of the last known update, there have been no significant public developments or changes announced about the company's strategic operations or product offerings. The company continues to focus on delivering comprehensive financial services to its clientele, leveraging its expertise in capital markets.

Revenue

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Arihant Capital Markets Ltd reported a total income of ₹57.30 crores. This represents an increase of 12.8% compared to the previous quarter (Q1FY26), where the total income was ₹50.78 crores. However, when compared year-over-year (YoY) to the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q2FY25), there was a notable decline of 25.0% from ₹76.42 crores. This quarterly increase and annual decrease reflect the dynamic revenue fluctuations the company has experienced within the period.

Profitability

The company's Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q2FY26 was ₹17.20 crores, up 10.5% from ₹15.57 crores in Q1FY26. However, this figure marks a decrease of 28.5% compared to ₹24.04 crores in Q2FY25. The Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q2FY26 stood at ₹13.08 crores, reflecting a modest growth of 3.0% from ₹12.70 crores in the previous quarter. Year-over-year, PAT decreased by 34.4% from ₹19.94 crores. The tax expense for Q2FY26 was ₹3.90 crores, rising 9.6% from the previous quarter's ₹3.56 crores, yet down 28.4% from ₹5.45 crores in Q2FY25. These movements in profitability indicators provide insights into the company's financial performance over the assessed periods.

Operating Metrics

Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q2FY26 was ₹1.20, an increase of 3.4% from ₹1.16 in Q1FY26, but a 34.4% decline from ₹1.83 in Q2FY25. The company's expenses for Q2FY26 totaled ₹40.09 crores, up 13.9% from ₹35.20 crores in Q1FY26, yet a reduction of 23.5% from ₹52.40 crores in Q2FY25. This depicts the company's cost management and operational efficiency in relation to income changes. The provided data does not include information on key financial ratios like P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, or current ratio, thus limiting a deeper analysis of the company's operational leverage and liquidity position.