Hindustan Copper's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Hindustan Copper Ltd reported a 38.4% 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 32.5%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 38.3% QoQ and 15.8% YoY.
• The net profit increased 36.9% QoQ and increased 80.8% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Hindustan Copper Ltd stood at 1.89 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Hindustan Copper Ltd is a public sector undertaking with a significant presence in the mining industry. The company is primarily engaged in the exploration, exploitation, and production of copper and copper-related products. It operates across various stages of copper production, from mining to beneficiation, smelting, refining, and casting of refined copper metal into downstream saleable products. Hindustan Copper has a substantial market share within the Indian copper industry and plays a critical role in supporting the country's industrial sector. The company has undergone significant transformations over the years, focusing on expansion and modernization to improve operational efficiency and output.

Revenue

In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Hindustan Copper Ltd recorded a total income of ₹728.95 crores. This represented a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 38.4% from the previous quarter (Q1FY26), where total income was ₹526.65 crores. The year-over-year (YoY) growth was 32.5%, compared to ₹550.05 crores in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q2FY25). These figures indicate a robust increase in revenue generation over both the previous quarter and the same quarter in the prior year, showcasing a period of significant revenue growth for the company.

Profitability

The profitability of Hindustan Copper Ltd saw substantial growth during Q2FY26. The profit before tax (PBT) for this quarter was ₹248.63 crores, marking a 38.6% increase QoQ from ₹179.36 crores in Q1FY26 and an 83.7% rise YoY from ₹135.32 crores in Q2FY25. The tax expense for Q2FY26 was ₹62.61 crores, which was 38.9% higher QoQ and 86.1% higher YoY. Profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹183.79 crores, reflecting a 36.9% QoQ increase from ₹134.25 crores in Q1FY26 and an 80.8% YoY increase from ₹101.67 crores in Q2FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) were ₹1.89, which also saw a significant rise of 36.0% QoQ and 80.0% YoY, indicating improved profitability metrics over both comparative periods.

Operating Metrics

Operating expenses for Hindustan Copper Ltd in Q2FY26 totaled ₹480.32 crores, which was a 38.3% increase compared to ₹347.29 crores in Q1FY26. This also represented a 15.8% increase from the ₹414.73 crores recorded in Q2FY25. The rise in total expenses is proportionate to the increase in total income, reflecting a consistent pattern in operational expenditure relative to revenue growth. These metrics demonstrate the company's operational scale and its efficiency in managing costs relative to income over the observed periods.