HFCL's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• HFCL Ltd reported a 33.9% 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 decline of 24.2%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 21.8% QoQ and 11.4% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 126.8% QoQ and decreased 126.5% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of HFCL Ltd declined at 0.2 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

HFCL Ltd, a well-known player in the telecommunications and technology industry, specializes in the manufacturing and development of high-grade telecom equipment and optical fiber cables. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including telecommunications infrastructure, broadband, and defense. In recent developments, HFCL Ltd has been focusing on expanding its product portfolio and enhancing its market presence through strategic partnerships and technological advancements. However, specific details about the company's recent activities or strategic initiatives are not available in the provided data.

Revenue

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), HFCL Ltd reported a total income of ₹885.55 crores. This reflects a significant decline of 33.9% from the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹1339.67 crores. When compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q1FY25), the total income saw a reduction of 24.2%, from ₹1168.74 crores. These figures highlight a notable decrease in revenue both on a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and a year-over-year (YoY) basis.

Profitability

HFCL Ltd's profitability metrics for Q1FY26 show a challenging quarter. The company reported a loss before tax of ₹44.89 crores, a steep decline from a profit of ₹149.50 crores in Q4FY25, and a profit of ₹118.99 crores in Q1FY25. This represents a decline of 130.0% QoQ and 137.7% YoY. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was a negative ₹15.40 crores, compared to ₹40.09 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹8.14 crores in Q1FY25, marking a decrease of 138.4% QoQ and 289.2% YoY. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) was a loss of ₹29.30 crores in Q1FY26, compared to a profit of ₹109.36 crores in the previous quarter and ₹110.65 crores in the same quarter last year. This represents a decrease of 126.8% QoQ and 126.5% YoY.

Operating Metrics

The company's earnings per share (EPS) for Q1FY26 was negative at ₹-0.20, a reduction from ₹0.80 in both Q4FY25 and Q1FY25, indicating a decline of 125.0% QoQ and YoY. This negative EPS reflects the overall loss incurred by the company during the quarter. Total expenses for Q1FY26 amounted to ₹930.44 crores, which is a decrease of 21.8% from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹1190.17 crores and an 11.4% decrease from the expenses of ₹1049.75 crores in Q1FY25. These figures indicate a reduction in expenses, yet the company still faced a challenging financial performance for the quarter.