CESC's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarter Results
- 31 Jul 2025
Result Summary
- CESC Ltd reported a 31.1% 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 7.5%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 38.5% QoQ and down 2.2% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 2.7% QoQ and increased 4.1% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of CESC Ltd stood at 2.9 during Q1 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26
| (₹ crores) | Q1FY26 | Q4FY25 | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 5285.00 | 4032.00 | 4918.00 | 31.1% | 7.5% |
Total Expenses | 5005.00 | 3613.00 | 5115.00 | 38.5% | -2.2% |
Profit Before Tax | 508.00 | 419.00 | 492.00 | 21.2% | 3.3% |
Tax | 104.00 | 4.00 | 104.00 | 2500.0% | 0.0% |
Profit After Tax | 404.00 | 415.00 | 388.00 | -2.7% | 4.1% |
Earnings Per Share | 2.90 | 3.00 | 2.90 | -3.3% | 0.0% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
CESC Ltd, or Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation Limited, is a leading player in the Indian power sector. The company is primarily engaged in the generation and distribution of electricity, serving a substantial customer base in Kolkata and the surrounding regions. CESC Ltd operates within the utilities industry, focusing on delivering reliable and efficient power supply to its consumers. The company has a history of over a century and is part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. In recent years, CESC Ltd has expanded its operations beyond Kolkata, increasing its footprint in other parts of India. The company continues to explore opportunities in renewable energy and technological advancements to enhance its service offerings. Specific recent developments about the company were not available in the provided data.
Revenue
In Q1FY26, CESC Ltd reported a total income of ₹5285 crore, showing a robust quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth of 31.1% from ₹4032 crore in Q4FY25. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year, Q1FY25, the total income increased by 7.5% from ₹4918 crore. This indicates a positive trend in the company's revenue generation over both short-term and long-term periods. The increase in revenue is reflective of the company's ability to enhance its sales and operational efficiency, contributing to a stronger financial position in the current quarter.
Profitability
The profit before tax for CESC Ltd in Q1FY26 was ₹508 crore, marking a 21.2% QoQ increase from ₹419 crore in Q4FY25. Year-over-year (YoY), there was a 3.3% rise from ₹492 crore in Q1FY25. The tax expense in Q1FY26 remained consistent with Q1FY25 at ₹104 crore, but surged significantly QoQ by 2500.0% from ₹4 crore in the previous quarter. Despite the increase in tax expenses, the profit after tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 was ₹404 crore, reflecting a slight decrease of 2.7% QoQ from ₹415 crore in Q4FY25, while showing a 4.1% YoY growth from ₹388 crore in Q1FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) remained steady YoY at ₹2.90, with a minor QoQ decrease of 3.3% from ₹3.00 in Q4FY25.
Operating Metrics
Analyzing the company's operating metrics, total expenses in Q1FY26 amounted to ₹5005 crore, exhibiting a 38.5% increase QoQ from ₹3613 crore in Q4FY25, while showing a slight decrease of 2.2% YoY from ₹5115 crore in Q1FY25. This indicates an upward shift in operating expenses in the recent quarter, which could be attributed to various factors such as increased operational activities or cost escalations. The company's ability to manage expenses while simultaneously increasing revenue contributes to its overall operational performance. However, specific data on financial ratios such as P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, or current ratio were not available in the provided dataset, limiting further in-depth analysis of the company's operational efficiency.