Hindustan Zinc's Q1FY26 Quarter Results
- 19 Jul 2025
Result Summary
- Hindustan Zinc reported a 2.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1FY26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 4.1%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 0.7% QoQ and 4.1% YoY.
- The net profit increased 9.6% QoQ and decreased 4.7% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Hindustan Zinc stood at 5.3 during Q1FY26.
Financial Statments for Q1FY26
| (₹ crores) | Q1FY26 | Q4FY25 | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 8050.00 | 7822.00 | 8398.00 | 2.9% | -4.1% |
Total Expenses | 5065.00 | 5099.00 | 5284.00 | -0.7% | -4.1% |
Profit Before Tax | 2985.00 | 2723.00 | 3114.00 | 9.6% | -4.1% |
Tax | 751.00 | 685.00 | 769.00 | 9.6% | -2.3% |
Profit After Tax | 2234.00 | 2038.00 | 2345.00 | 9.6% | -4.7% |
Earnings Per Share | 5.30 | 4.80 | 5.50 | 10.4% | -3.6% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Hindustan Zinc is a leading producer of zinc, lead, and silver. The company operates in the mining industry, with its primary focus on the production of zinc, which is a crucial component in various industrial and consumer applications. Hindustan Zinc is known for its extensive mining operations and is one of the largest integrated zinc-lead producers globally. The company has consistently worked on expanding its production capabilities to meet the growing demand for zinc and other metals. As of the latest data available, there are no specific recent major developments mentioned in the financial data provided.
Revenue
For the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Hindustan Zinc reported a total income of ₹8050.00 crores, which reflects an increase of 2.9% compared to the previous quarter, Q4FY25, which was ₹7822.00 crores. However, there was a year-over-year decrease of 4.1% when compared to Q1FY25, where the total income was ₹8398.00 crores. These figures indicate fluctuations in the company's revenue generation over the past year, highlighting the importance of monitoring both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year performance for a comprehensive understanding of revenue trends.
Profitability
In terms of profitability, Hindustan Zinc reported a profit before tax of ₹2985.00 crores in Q1FY26, showing a quarter-over-quarter increase of 9.6% from Q4FY25, which was ₹2723.00 crores. Nevertheless, there is a year-over-year decline of 4.1% compared to Q1FY25's profit before tax of ₹3114.00 crores. The tax expenses for Q1FY26 were ₹751.00 crores, also reflecting a 9.6% increase from the previous quarter and a 2.3% decrease from the same quarter last year. Consequently, the profit after tax for Q1FY26 stood at ₹2234.00 crores, which is a 9.6% increase from the previous quarter's ₹2038.00 crores but a decrease of 4.7% compared to Q1FY25's ₹2345.00 crores. Earnings per share for Q1FY26 were ₹5.30, showing a 10.4% increase from Q4FY25's ₹4.80, yet a 3.6% decrease from Q1FY25's ₹5.50.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Hindustan Zinc in Q1FY26 were ₹5065.00 crores, showing a slight decrease of 0.7% from Q4FY25's ₹5099.00 crores and a 4.1% decrease from Q1FY25's ₹5284.00 crores. This indicates a controlled cost structure relative to the revenue changes over the periods. There are no specific details regarding other operational metrics such as production volumes or efficiency ratios provided in the financial data. Therefore, the focus remains on understanding expenses in relation to revenue and profitability as key operational insights.