Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Hindustan Zinc Q1 FY27 Profit Doubles
Hindustan Zinc, a major company, recently reported its financial results for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27.
The company made ₹5,469 crore in profit, which is more than double compared to the same period last year.
The revenue from operations was ₹13,033 crore, which is also higher than last year.
The company's expenses increased slightly, and the profit before tax decreased by 13.14%.
The earnings per share were ₹12.94, down from ₹17.24 last year.
The company declared an interim dividend of ₹11 per equity share and reversed a provision of ₹56 crore.
The financial results include contributions from five subsidiaries, which together made ₹28.62 crore in revenue.
Some investors are worried about the decline in profit, but the company remains optimistic about its future.
Hindustan Zinc reported a doubling of net profit to ₹5,469 crore in Q1 FY27.
Revenue from operations increased by 72% year-on-year to ₹13,033 crore.
Total expenses increased by 0.35% year-on-year to ₹7,314 crore.
Profit before tax declined by 13.14% to ₹7,314 crore.
Basic earnings per share were ₹12.94, down from ₹17.24 last year.
- Who
- Hindustan Zinc
- What
- Reported a doubling of net profit in Q1 FY27
- When
- First quarter of financial year 2026-27
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- Due to better realization and lower costs
Investor Concerns
Company Optimism
Profit Decline
Investor Concerns
The 25% drop in profit raises concerns about the company's financial health and future performance.
Company Optimism
The company attributes the decline to market conditions and remains optimistic about long-term growth.
- Consolidated Net Profit
- ₹5,469 crore
- Revenue from Operations
- ₹13,033 crore
- Total Expenses
- ₹7,314 crore
- Profit Before Tax
- ₹7,314 crore
- Basic Earnings Per Share
- ₹12.94
- Interim Dividend
- ₹11 per equity share
- Reversed Provision
- ₹56 crore
- Subsidiary Contributions
- ₹28.62 crore
- Zinc Sales Revenue
- ₹7,304 crore
- Lead Sales Revenue
- ₹1,086 crore
- Silver Sales Revenue
- ₹3,839 crore
- EBITDA
- ₹8,074 crore
- Mined Metal Production
- 2.68 lakh tonnes
- Refined Zinc Output
- 2.13 lakh tonnes
- Lead Output
- 47,000 tonnes
- Silver Production
- 1.49 lakh tonnes
- Cost of Production
- $851 per tonne
- Zinc Price on LME
- $3,466 per tonne
- Silver Price on LME
- $73.2 per ounce
- Lead Price on LME
- $1,954 per tonne
- Gross Investments and Cash
- ₹12,892 crore
- Borrowing Outstanding
- ₹7,320 crore