Kajaria Ceramics Ltd's Q1FY26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Kajaria Ceramics Ltd reported a 11.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1FY26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 0.7%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 13.7% QoQ and 2.9% YoY.
• The net profit increased 5.8% QoQ and increased 19.5% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Kajaria Ceramics Ltd stood at 6.8 during Q1FY26.

Financial Statments for Q1FY26

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Company Overview

Kajaria Ceramics Ltd is one of India's leading manufacturers of ceramic tiles, offering a diverse range of products including vitrified tiles, polished vitrified tiles, and glazed vitrified tiles. The company is known for its innovation and technological advancements in the ceramic industry. Headquartered in India, Kajaria Ceramics has a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. The company emphasizes quality and design, catering to various segments such as residential, commercial, and industrial. No major recent developments are available from the data provided.

Revenue

In Q1FY26, Kajaria Ceramics Ltd reported a total income of ₹1115.98 crores. This reflected an 11.3% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decrease from Q4FY25's ₹1258.26 crores, and a slight year-over-year (YoY) decrease of 0.7% from Q1FY25's ₹1123.88 crores. The decline in total income QoQ could be indicative of seasonal variations or changes in market demand. However, the YoY comparison shows relative stability in revenue generation from one fiscal year to the next.

Profitability

Kajaria Ceramics Ltd's profitability demonstrated growth despite the decrease in total income. The profit before tax (PBT) for Q1FY26 was ₹151.27 crores, marking a significant 7.8% increase QoQ from ₹140.34 crores in Q4FY25 and a notable 16.0% rise YoY from ₹130.42 crores in Q1FY25. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax (PAT) reached ₹110.31 crores in Q1FY26, which was up by 5.8% QoQ and by 19.5% YoY. The company's earnings per share (EPS) also saw an improvement, rising to ₹6.80 from ₹6.40 in the previous quarter and ₹6.60 in the same quarter last year.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Q1FY26 amounted to ₹964.71 crores, representing a decrease of 13.7% QoQ from ₹1117.92 crores in Q4FY25 and a 2.9% decline YoY from ₹993.46 crores in Q1FY25. This reduction in expenses contributed positively to the profitability of the company. The tax paid in Q1FY26 was ₹39.61 crores, which increased by 12.0% QoQ from ₹35.37 crores in Q4FY25 and by 10.6% YoY from ₹35.80 crores in Q1FY25. The effective management of operating expenses and taxation appears to have supported the company's financial performance during this period.