Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Hindustan Zinc Q1 Results: Stock Falls Ahead
Hindustan Zinc Ltd's stock is trading lower ahead of its Q1 results.
Analysts expect a big increase in net profit and sales due to higher zinc and silver prices.
However, some caution that lower volumes and hedging losses might affect the numbers.
The company is part of the Vedanta group, which holds a majority stake.
The results are expected to be announced later today.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd's stock is trading 0.63% lower ahead of Q1 results.
Analysts expect more than double the net profit YoY due to higher zinc and silver prices.
Revenue growth is anticipated to be 55-60% YoY, supported by firm metal prices.
Lower cost of production and stronger sulphuric acid realizations are expected to support profitability.
Vedanta Ltd holds a 60.71% stake in Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
- Who
- Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL)
- What
- Q1 results announcement
- When
- Later today
- Where
- BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)
- Why
- To report financial performance for the June quarter
Optimistic Analysts
Cautious Analysts
Revenue Growth
Optimistic Analysts
Expect significant revenue growth due to higher zinc and silver prices and rupee depreciation.
Cautious Analysts
Anticipate lower zinc volumes and hedging losses may partially offset revenue growth.
Profitability
Optimistic Analysts
Forecast substantial increase in net profit driven by higher zinc and silver prices.
Cautious Analysts
Expect cost of production to increase sequentially due to input cost inflation.
- Company
- Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL)
- Parent Company
- Vedanta Ltd
- Stake Held by Vedanta
- 60.71%
- Expected Revenue Growth
- 55-60% YoY
- Expected Net Profit Growth
- More than double YoY
- Stock Price (as of 1.08 pm)
- Rs 527.75
- Stock Change
- 0.63% lower