VST Industries shares rallied sharply by over 15% on April 17, 2026 (IST) after the company reported a robust set of Q4 FY26 standalone results, driven by strong revenue growth and a sharp improvement in profitability.
The tobacco company posted revenue of ₹457 crore for the quarter, marking a 30.9% increase compared to ₹349 crore in the same period last year. The strong top-line performance was complemented by a significant expansion in operating efficiency.
EBITDA surged to ₹208.4 crore from ₹69.5 crore on a year-on-year basis, reflecting a massive jump in operating earnings. EBITDA margin expanded sharply to 45.6% compared to 19.91% in Q4 FY25, indicating improved cost control and better product mix.
Net profit also saw a substantial rise, climbing 120.1% to ₹116.7 crore versus ₹53 crore in the year-ago quarter, highlighting strong bottom-line growth.
Alongside the earnings, VST Industries announced an interim dividend of ₹19 per equity share, providing additional value to shareholders and boosting investor sentiment.
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