UltraTech Cement's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• UltraTech Cement Ltd reported a 7.8% 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 24.8%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 1.6% QoQ and up 22.1% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 44.3% QoQ and increased 50.0% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of UltraTech Cement Ltd stood at 41.84 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

UltraTech Cement Ltd is a leading cement manufacturer in India, known for its comprehensive range of products that include Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland Blast Furnace Slag Cement, and Portland Pozzolana Cement. The company operates in the construction materials industry, supplying to both domestic and international markets. UltraTech Cement has a strong presence across the country with numerous manufacturing units and a robust distribution network. Recent developments surrounding the company might include expansion projects or strategic acquisitions to bolster its production capacity and market reach, although specific recent events are not detailed in this analysis.

Revenue

In Q2FY26, UltraTech Cement Ltd reported a total income of ₹19,781.07 crores, reflecting a decline of 7.8% compared to the previous quarter (Q1FY26) where the total income was ₹21,455.68 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter last year (Q2FY25), the company experienced a significant increase in total income by 24.8%, from ₹15,855.46 crores to ₹19,781.07 crores. This indicates a strong year-over-year growth in revenue despite the quarter-over-quarter decrease.

Profitability

UltraTech Cement's profitability metrics for Q2FY26 reveal a profit before tax of ₹1,661.51 crores, which is a substantial decrease of 44.8% from the previous quarter's ₹3,012.11 crores. Year-over-year, however, there was a notable increase of 63.2% from ₹1,018.02 crores in Q2FY25. The profit after tax in Q2FY26 was ₹1,237.98 crores, reflecting a 44.3% decline from Q1FY26's ₹2,220.91 crores, while showing a 50.0% increase from ₹825.18 crores in Q2FY25. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹417.85 crores, which was 46.9% lower than the previous quarter yet 118.3% higher than the same period last year. Earnings per share (EPS) were ₹41.84 in Q2FY26, down by 44.7% from Q1FY26 but up by 47.2% from Q2FY25.

Operating Metrics

For Q2FY26, UltraTech Cement Ltd's total expenses amounted to ₹18,119.56 crores, showing a slight decrease of 1.6% from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹18,405.19 crores. Compared to Q2FY25, total expenses increased by 22.1% from ₹14,837.44 crores. This reflects a strategic approach to managing operational costs amidst fluctuating income and profitability metrics. The substantial year-over-year increase in both revenue and expenses could point to expanded operations or increased cost inputs, although specific operational details are not provided in the data.