Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd reported a 1.9% 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 growth of 68.2%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 0.9% QoQ and up 50.3% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 107.0% QoQ and decreased 108.8% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd stood at 0.1 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) is a prominent company in the chemical and fertilizer industry. The company's primary business operations include the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and chemicals. As a key player in the industry, FACT's portfolio predominantly comprises fertilizers such as ammonium sulphate and ammonium phosphate, alongside other industrial chemicals. The company operates in a sector that is crucial for supporting agricultural productivity, which is a vital component of the economy. However, specific recent major developments concerning FACT are not available at this time.

Revenue

In Q1FY26, Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd reported a total income of ₹1094.56 crore. This marks a decrease of 1.9% from the previous quarter, Q4FY25, where the total income was ₹1115.50 crore. However, on a year-over-year basis, the company's total income has experienced a significant increase of 68.2%, rising from ₹650.94 crore in Q1FY25. These figures reflect the company's revenue trajectory over the past year, highlighting both quarterly fluctuations and annual growth.

Profitability

The company's profitability metrics in Q1FY26 show a positive turnaround compared to previous periods. The profit before tax for the quarter was ₹7.08 crore, contrasting a loss of ₹163.87 crore in Q4FY25 and a loss of ₹64.33 crore in Q1FY25. The profit after tax for Q1FY26 was ₹4.28 crore, compared to a loss of ₹61.20 crore in the previous quarter and a loss of ₹48.67 crore in the same quarter last year. This indicates a substantial improvement in profitability over both the quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year periods. Additionally, the earnings per share for Q1FY26 stood at ₹0.10, compared to negative values in the previous quarters, reflecting a recovery in shareholder earnings.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd in Q1FY26 were ₹1087.48 crore. This represents a slight reduction of 0.9% from Q4FY25, where expenses were ₹1096.85 crore. On a year-over-year comparison, total expenses increased by 50.3% from ₹723.53 crore in Q1FY25. The company's tax expenses in Q1FY26 amounted to ₹2.80 crore, which shows a notable change from the negative tax expenses recorded in the previous quarter and year, reflecting adjustments in tax obligations or accounting treatments over these periods. These operating metrics provide insights into the cost structure and tax positioning of the company during the reported quarter.