Chennai Petroleum Corporation's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd reported a 16.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 13.3%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 11.7% QoQ and 10.4% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 106.4% QoQ and decreased 111.2% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd declined at 2.7 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) is a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, specifically focusing on the refining and marketing of petroleum products. As a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, CPCL operates one of the largest refineries in South India, producing a range of products including diesel, gasoline, LPG, and other petrochemical products. The company plays a vital role in meeting the energy demands of both domestic and commercial sectors. Recent major developments within the company or industry are not available in the provided data, and thus, specific events impacting this quarter cannot be commented upon.

Revenue

For the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd reported a total income of ₹14,821.48 crores. This marks a decrease from the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹17,723.67 crores, reflecting a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 16.4%. When compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q1FY25), where the total income was ₹17,099.09 crores, there is a year-over-year (YoY) decrease of 13.3%. The drop in revenue both QoQ and YoY suggests a challenging quarter for the company in terms of generating income.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd in Q1FY26 show a downturn. The company reported a loss before tax of ₹80.06 crores, a significant decline from a profit before tax of ₹843.52 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹469.64 crores in Q1FY25. This represents a QoQ decrease of 109.5% and a YoY decrease of 117.0%. The reported tax for Q1FY26 was negative, amounting to ₹-23.48 crores, compared to ₹231.14 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹127.04 crores in Q1FY25. Consequently, the profit after tax stood at a loss of ₹40.10 crores, down from a profit of ₹627.89 crores in the previous quarter and ₹357.03 crores in the same quarter of the previous year, indicating declines of 106.4% QoQ and 111.2% YoY. Earnings per share reflected these changes, at ₹-2.70 in Q1FY26, down from ₹42.20 in Q4FY25 and ₹24.00 in Q1FY25, marking decreases of 106.4% QoQ and 111.3% YoY.

Operating Metrics

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd reported total expenses of ₹14,901.54 crores in Q1FY26, which is a decrease from ₹16,880.15 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹16,629.45 crores in Q1FY25. This reflects a QoQ reduction of 11.7% and a YoY reduction of 10.4%. Despite the lower expenses, the company still reported a loss, suggesting that the decrease in income had a more pronounced impact on the company's financial performance than the cost reductions. The negative profitability metrics might also indicate challenges in operational efficiency or external market factors impacting the company's performance during this period. However, specific insights into operational strategies or changes within the company are not available in the provided data.