JK Lakshmi Cement's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd reported a 11.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease 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 25.1%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 6.9% QoQ and up 14.9% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 46.2% QoQ and decreased 519.1% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd stood at 6.51 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd is a prominent player in the Indian cement industry. The company is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement and related products. It operates in an industry that is crucial for infrastructure development and construction, aligning with India's growing demand for housing and infrastructural projects. While specific recent developments for the company are not provided, the cement sector has been experiencing fluctuations in demand due to economic factors and regulatory changes. The company is headquartered in India and competes with several other major players in the cement market.

Revenue

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd reported a total income of ₹1,554.44 crores, which reflects a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 11.8% from Q1FY26, where the total income was ₹1,763.14 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q2FY25), there is a significant year-over-year (YoY) increase of 25.1%, from ₹1,242.67 crores. This indicates substantial growth in revenue over the past year despite the recent quarterly decline.

Profitability

The company recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹102.70 crores in Q2FY26, marking a significant QoQ decrease of 49.6% from ₹203.88 crores in Q1FY26. On a YoY basis, there is a remarkable increase from a loss of ₹20.34 crores in Q2FY25, indicating a positive shift in profitability. The tax expense for Q2FY26 was ₹22.12 crores, down 59.1% QoQ from ₹54.07 crores in Q1FY26. The profit after tax (PAT) for Q2FY26 stands at ₹80.63 crores, a decrease of 46.2% from the previous quarter’s ₹149.88 crores, while showing a significant improvement from a loss of ₹19.24 crores in Q2FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) followed a similar trend, decreasing by 46.2% QoQ to ₹6.51 in Q2FY26, but improving substantially from a negative EPS of ₹1.19 in Q2FY25.

Operating Metrics

Total expenses in Q2FY26 were ₹1,451.74 crores, representing a 6.9% decrease from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹1,559.26 crores. Comparatively, on a YoY basis, expenses increased by 14.9% from ₹1,263.01 crores in Q2FY25. This increase in expenses over the year coincides with the increase in income, indicating overall operational scaling. The decrease in expenses from the previous quarter suggests optimization or reduction in certain costs or activities. Despite the quarterly reduction in profitability, the company has shown improvement in its operating metrics from the previous year, aligning with increased revenue and profitability metrics.