Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd reported a 19.2% 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 7.1%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 19.0% QoQ and up 5.3% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 10.1% QoQ and increased 49.9% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd stood at 15.12 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd is a prominent player in the agrochemical industry, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of chemical products used in agriculture. The company's product portfolio typically includes pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection solutions. These products are vital for enhancing agricultural productivity by protecting crops from pests and diseases. While specific recent developments for the company are not provided, companies in this sector often focus on expanding their product offerings and improving their distribution networks to cater to both domestic and international markets. Information on any significant recent developments specific to Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd is not available in the provided dataset.

Revenue

In Q2FY26, Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd reported a total income of ₹261.24 crores. This represents a 19.2% decrease compared to the previous quarter (Q1FY26), which was ₹323.22 crores. However, when compared year-over-year to Q2FY25, where the total income was ₹243.82 crores, there is a 7.1% increase. This indicates that despite a quarter-over-quarter decline, the company has managed to achieve growth on an annual basis. Total income is a crucial metric, reflecting the company's ability to generate revenue from its operations over a given period.

Profitability

The company recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹21.89 crores in Q2FY26, marking a 20.7% decline from Q1FY26's PBT of ₹27.61 crores. However, on a year-over-year basis, PBT rose by 32.1% from ₹16.57 crores in Q2FY25. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax (PAT) for Q2FY26 was ₹18.54 crores, which is a 10.1% decrease from the previous quarter's PAT of ₹20.63 crores, but a 49.9% increase compared to ₹12.37 crores in Q2FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) followed a similar pattern, decreasing by 10.2% quarter-over-quarter to ₹15.12 from ₹16.83, while increasing 49.9% year-over-year from ₹10.09. These figures highlight the company's profitability fluctuations and its ability to enhance shareholder value over time.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd in Q2FY26 were ₹239.35 crores, reflecting a 19.0% reduction from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹295.61 crores. Year-over-year, total expenses increased by 5.3% from ₹227.25 crores in Q2FY25. The tax expense also decreased significantly by 52.0% quarter-over-quarter to ₹3.35 crores from ₹6.98 crores, and it decreased by 20.2% year-over-year from ₹4.20 crores. These operational metrics indicate the company's cost management over the periods and its tax obligations relative to its earnings. The financial data suggests an underlying trend in expense management, contributing to the overall financial performance of the company.