Best Agrolife's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Best Agrolife Ltd reported a 33.6% 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 31.1%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 28.6% QoQ and down 26.2% YoY.
• The net profit increased 95.4% QoQ and decreased 58.9% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Best Agrolife Ltd stood at 16.46 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Best Agrolife Ltd is a company operating in the agrochemical industry, focusing primarily on the production and distribution of agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. These products play a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity by protecting crops from pests and diseases. As a player in the agrochemical sector, Best Agrolife Ltd is influenced by various factors, including agricultural trends, regulatory changes, and seasonal patterns that affect crop production cycles. Recent developments in the industry often pertain to environmental regulations and the adoption of more sustainable agricultural practices. However, specific recent developments about Best Agrolife Ltd are not provided in the available data.

Revenue

In the second quarter of FY26, Best Agrolife Ltd reported a total income of ₹514.94 crores, reflecting a 33.6% increase on a quarter-over-quarter basis compared to ₹385.32 crores in Q1FY26. However, when compared on a year-over-year basis with Q2FY25, there was a decline of 31.1% from ₹747.62 crores. This indicates a significant change in revenue patterns over the past year, with the most recent quarter showing an improvement from the previous quarter but a decrease from the same quarter in the previous year.

Profitability

The company’s profit before tax for Q2FY26 was ₹52.46 crores, which is a substantial increase of 104.3% from ₹25.68 crores in Q1FY26. However, compared to Q2FY25, there is a decline of 56.7% from ₹121.24 crores. The reported profit after tax in Q2FY26 was ₹38.93 crores, marking a 95.4% increase from ₹19.92 crores in the previous quarter. Year-over-year, the profit after tax decreased by 58.9% from ₹94.66 crores. Earnings per share in Q2FY26 stood at ₹16.46, nearly doubling from ₹8.42 in Q1FY26, yet it decreased by 58.9% from ₹40.03 in Q2FY25. This demonstrates a disparity between quarterly improvements and annual declines in profitability metrics.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Best Agrolife Ltd in Q2FY26 were ₹462.48 crores, which is a 28.6% increase from ₹359.64 crores in Q1FY26. When compared to Q2FY25, expenses decreased by 26.2% from ₹626.38 crores. The tax expense for Q2FY26 was ₹13.53 crores, a 134.9% increase from ₹5.76 crores in the previous quarter, but a 49.1% decrease from ₹26.59 crores in Q2FY25. These operating metrics highlight the company’s current financial activities, showing both increases in quarterly expenses and tax outlays while presenting a reduced burden compared to the same period last year.