Shares of National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) surged 7.5% to Rs 252.40 on Monday, November 10, after the company posted strong financial results for the September quarter of FY26 (Q2 FY26).
The state-run aluminium major reported a 36.71% year-on-year (YoY) rise in standalone net profit to Rs 1,429.94 crore, compared to Rs 1,045.97 crore in the same period last year.
Revenue from operations grew 7.27% YoY to Rs 4,292.34 crore from Rs 4,001.48 crore in Q2 FY25, driven by improved realizations and stable demand across key industrial segments. The company’s EBITDA margin also strengthened to 45.03%, up from 38.73% in the year-ago period, reflecting operational efficiency and cost control measures.
The board of directors declared the first interim dividend of Rs 4 per equity share (80% of the face value of Rs 5 each) for FY26. The record date for the dividend payout has been fixed as November 14, 2025, with payment to eligible shareholders to be completed by December 6, 2025.
Over the last six months, NALCO shares have gained over 48%, while on a year-to-date basis, they are up nearly 10%. The stock hit its 52-week high of Rs 262.99 on November 25, 2025, and its 52-week low of Rs 137.75 on April 7, 2025.
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