Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd reported a 5.0% 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 growth of 3.9%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 0.6% QoQ and down 0.5% YoY.
• The net profit increased 13.7% QoQ and increased 9.8% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd stood at 34.64 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, established in 1863, is one of the oldest business entities in India. The company operates in diverse sectors including tea, coffee, and rubber plantations, as well as healthcare and precision instruments. It is part of the Wadia Group which has interests in various industries such as textiles and aviation. The company has consistently focused on expanding its portfolio and maintaining a diverse range of products and services. Recent developments in the company or industry-specific challenges are not available from the data provided.

Revenue

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd reported a total income of ₹5024.27 crores. This marks a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 5.0% from ₹4784.20 crores in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26). Compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q2FY25), the company experienced a year-over-year (YoY) increase in total income of 3.9%, rising from ₹4837.09 crores. The growth in revenue suggests a positive trend in the company's sales or service income over the periods compared.

Profitability

For Q2FY26, the Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd was ₹893.48 crores, showing a significant QoQ increase of 32.0% from Q1FY26 where the PBT was ₹676.87 crores. When compared to Q2FY25, the PBT indicates a YoY growth of 31.0%, up from ₹682.19 crores. The company paid taxes amounting to ₹325.12 crores in Q2FY26, a substantial increase of 80.2% QoQ from ₹180.42 crores in Q1FY26, and a YoY increase of 16.7% from ₹278.71 crores in Q2FY25. As a result, the Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q2FY26 stood at ₹565.97 crores, up 13.7% QoQ and 9.8% YoY from Q1FY26 and Q2FY25 respectively. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q2FY26 was ₹34.64, representing a slight QoQ increase of 0.4% from ₹34.50 in Q1FY26, though it showed a YoY decline of 4.4% from ₹36.22 in Q2FY25.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd in Q2FY26 were ₹4133.92 crores, reflecting a marginal QoQ increase of 0.6% from ₹4107.33 crores in Q1FY26. This is a slight decrease of 0.5% YoY from ₹4153.59 crores reported in Q2FY25. Despite rising revenue, the company's ability to maintain relatively stable expenses has contributed positively to its profitability metrics over the quarters analyzed. The close monitoring of expenses alongside revenue growth has been crucial for the improved profitability metrics observed this quarter. The company’s operating efficiency is highlighted by the minimal increase in total expenses relative to the more substantial growth in total income.