K C P's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• K C P Ltd reported a 11.6% 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 decline of 0.8%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 7.4% QoQ and up 6.0% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 45.0% QoQ and decreased 51.2% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of K C P Ltd stood at 2.56 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

K C P Ltd is a diversified conglomerate with business interests spanning across cement, heavy engineering, power generation, and sugar. As a key player in these sectors, K C P Ltd has established a robust presence in the market. However, specific details about recent major developments or strategic initiatives were not provided in the data. The company operates in a highly competitive environment, which requires continuous adaptation to market dynamics and efficiency in operations to maintain profitability.

Revenue

In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), K C P Ltd reported a total income of ₹612.60 crores. This represents an 11.6% decline compared to the previous quarter (Q1FY26) where the total income was ₹693.01 crores. On a year-over-year basis, the revenue decreased slightly by 0.8% when compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q2FY25), where the total income was ₹617.32 crores. These figures reflect the fluctuations in revenue generation over the quarters and suggest the need to analyze further underlying factors affecting income streams.

Profitability

The company's profitability experienced significant changes in Q2FY26. The profit before tax (PBT) was ₹62.36 crores, down by 35.4% from ₹96.57 crores in Q1FY26. On a year-over-year basis, PBT declined by 28.6% from ₹87.34 crores in Q2FY25. The tax liability in Q2FY26 was ₹13.91 crores, marking a substantial increase of 104.3% from the previous quarter's tax of ₹6.81 crores, and a notable shift from a tax credit in Q2FY25 of -₹11.83 crores. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) for Q2FY26 was ₹48.75 crores, which is a 45.0% decrease from the ₹88.68 crores recorded in Q1FY26, and a 51.2% drop from ₹99.82 crores in Q2FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) also mirrored this trend, declining to ₹2.56 from ₹4.92 in Q1FY26 and ₹4.76 in Q2FY25, reflecting the impact on shareholder returns.

Operating Metrics

K C P Ltd's operating metrics for Q2FY26 showed a total expense of ₹552.11 crores, which is a decrease of 7.4% from ₹596.44 crores in Q1FY26. However, this figure represents a 6.0% increase from ₹520.81 crores in Q2FY25, indicating a rise in operational costs over the year. The company's focus on managing expenses has resulted in a reduction in quarter-over-quarter expenses, yet the year-over-year increase suggests that cost management remains a critical area. The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹2.56, which is a decline of 48.0% from the previous quarter and a 46.2% decrease from the same quarter last year. These metrics highlight the challenges faced by K C P Ltd in maintaining operational efficiency and profitability in a competitive market landscape.