Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals' Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd reported a 2.6% 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 growth of 9.9%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 2.3% QoQ and 9.9% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 218.6% QoQ and decreased 189.9% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd stood at 2.23 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd (GACL) operates primarily in the chemical manufacturing industry, focusing on the production of various chemicals such as caustic soda, liquid chlorine, and hydrogen gas, among others. The company has established a significant presence in the chemical sector, catering to both domestic and international markets. Recent significant developments for GACL have not been provided, but the company has a history of expanding its production capacity and exploring new technological advancements to enhance its operational efficiency. GACL's contribution to the chemical industry is marked by its commitment to quality and sustainable operations.

Revenue

In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd reported a total income of ₹1142.48 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter increase of 2.6% from the previous quarter (Q1FY26), where the total income was ₹1113.59 crores. Compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q2FY25), the total income showed a year-over-year growth of 9.9%, up from ₹1039.98 crores. The upward trend in revenue indicates a positive trajectory in the company's sales performance across these periods.

Profitability

For Q2FY26, GACL recorded a profit before tax of ₹13.48 crores, marking a significant quarter-over-quarter increase of 41.2% from Q1FY26's profit before tax of ₹9.55 crores. Compared to Q2FY25's figure of ₹12.96 crores, there was a year-over-year increase of 4.0%. The tax provision for Q2FY26 resulted in a credit of ₹2.80 crores, contrasting sharply with the tax expenses of ₹1.76 crores and ₹2.38 crores in Q1FY26 and Q2FY25, respectively. Consequently, the profit after tax for Q2FY26 stood at ₹16.34 crores, a substantial recovery from the losses of ₹13.78 crores in Q1FY26 and ₹18.18 crores in Q2FY25, showcasing a remarkable improvement in net profitability during this period.

Operating Metrics

GACL's total expenses for Q2FY26 amounted to ₹1129.00 crores, reflecting a quarter-over-quarter increase of 2.3% from Q1FY26's total expenses of ₹1104.04 crores. Year-over-year, the total expenses grew by 9.9% from ₹1027.02 crores in Q2FY25. This parallel increase in total income and expenses suggests that the company has managed to maintain its operational scale while increasing revenue. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q2FY26 was ₹2.23, recovering from negative values in the preceding quarter and the same quarter last year, where EPS were reported at -₹1.88 and -₹2.48, respectively. These figures highlight a significant turnaround in the company's earnings performance for the current quarter.