Shares of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd (DFPCL) declined 4.14% to Rs 1,442.20 in early trade on Thursday, following the company’s weaker operating performance for the quarter ended September 2025 (Q2 FY26).
Earnings snapshot
The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 214 crore, nearly flat compared to the same quarter last year.
Revenue from operations grew 9% year-on-year to Rs 3,005.83 crore from Rs 2,746.72 crore in Q2 FY25.
However, EBITDA fell 6% year-on-year, with margins contracting to 15.4% from 18% in the previous year. The decline was primarily due to pressure in the chemicals segment, where the isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and ammonia businesses saw a 21% year-on-year revenue fall amid pricing volatility and global trade shifts.
Management commentary
Chairman and Managing Director S.C. Mehta stated that the second quarter reflected the company’s strategic transformation and disciplined execution, supported by its focus on speciality products and customer-centricity.
He added that the fertiliser and Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) segments performed strongly, while the chemicals business faced headwinds due to global price corrections in benzene and acetone and higher U.S. imports.
Stock performance
As of 9:48 AM on November 6, the stock was trading at Rs 1,442.20, down Rs 62.30 from the previous close of Rs 1,504.50. The scrip moved within a day range of Rs 1,409.60 to Rs 1,472.30, with a market cap of Rs 18,224 crore and a P/E ratio of 18.56.
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