Sumitomo Chemical India's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd reported a 56.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 26.7%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 54.9% QoQ and 23.2% YoY.
• The net profit increased 62.1% QoQ and increased 40.6% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd stood at 3.6 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd is a prominent player in the agrochemicals industry, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of a wide variety of products including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators. As a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, a leading global chemical company based in Japan, Sumitomo Chemical India benefits from a robust research and development background. The company's operations are aimed at providing innovative agricultural solutions, which are integral to enhancing crop productivity and sustainability. Recent major developments for the company have not been detailed in the provided information, hence no specific updates can be included in this section.

Revenue

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd reported a total income of ₹1,095.56 crores, marking a significant increase from the preceding quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹700.91 crores. This reflects a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 56.3%. Comparing year-over-year (YoY), the total income in Q1FY25 was ₹864.90 crores, resulting in a 26.7% increase in revenue for Q1FY26. This substantial growth in revenue indicates a robust performance in the current quarter relative to both the previous quarter and the same quarter in the prior year.

Profitability

Profitability for Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd in Q1FY26 shows a noteworthy enhancement. The profit before tax in this quarter was ₹240.59 crores, up from ₹148.80 crores in Q4FY25, which represents a 61.7% QoQ increase. On a YoY basis, profit before tax in Q1FY25 was ₹171.06 crores, leading to a 40.6% increase. Profit after tax followed a similar trend, with Q1FY26 figures at ₹178.10 crores compared to ₹109.89 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹126.69 crores in Q1FY25, reflecting increases of 62.1% QoQ and 40.6% YoY. The company's earnings per share (EPS) also rose from ₹2.20 in Q4FY25 and ₹2.50 in Q1FY25 to ₹3.60 in Q1FY26, showcasing increases of 63.6% QoQ and 44.0% YoY.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd in Q1FY26 were ₹854.97 crores, which is a rise from ₹552.10 crores in Q4FY25, indicating a 54.9% QoQ increase. Comparatively, total expenses in Q1FY25 were ₹693.84 crores, leading to a YoY increase of 23.2%. The tax expense in Q1FY26 was ₹62.50 crores, compared to ₹38.91 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹44.36 crores in Q1FY25, reflecting increases of 60.6% QoQ and 40.9% YoY. These figures highlight the company's financial dynamics over the recent quarters, demonstrating substantial growth in expenses alongside revenue and profitability.