Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd shares dropped 3% in morning trade on Monday after the company reported a 27% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit for Q4FY25. The net profit fell to ₹202 crore, compared to ₹277 crore in Q4FY24.
Revenue from operations also slumped 23.2% YoY to ₹1,193 crore from ₹1,554 crore. Lloyds’ earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) dropped sharply by 43% to ₹260.7 crore against ₹458 crore in the year-ago period. The EBITDA margin contracted to 21.9% in Q4FY25, down from 29.5% last year, indicating pressure on operational efficiency.
Despite the weak financial performance, the company announced a final dividend of 100% — ₹1 per equity share of face value ₹1 — for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. The dividend payout is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). Details regarding the record date and book closure will be announced separately.
Lloyds Metals shares opened at ₹1,244.00 today, reaching a high of ₹1,246.10 and a low of ₹1,201.10 during the session. The stock remains strong, trading closer to its 52-week high of ₹1,478.00, while its 52-week low stands at ₹592.00.
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