Hindustan Aeronautics reported a strong set of numbers for the December quarter, with consolidated net profit rising 30% year-on-year to Rs 1,866.6 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 1,439.8 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The profit also came above Street estimates of Rs 1,780 crore.
Consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 7,698.8 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, up from Rs 6,957.3 crore in Q3 FY25, as per the audited results.
EBITDA and margin performance
HAL’s EBITDA for the quarter increased to Rs 1,871 crore, compared with Rs 1,682 crore in the year-ago period, reflecting an 11% growth on a YoY basis.
EBITDA margin improved marginally to 24.30% in Q3 FY26 from 24.18% in Q3 FY25, indicating stable operating performance despite cost pressures.
Dividend announcement
The company has declared an interim dividend of Rs 35 per equity share for FY26. The dividend declaration adds to shareholder returns amid improved profitability during the quarter.
Nine-month performance snapshot
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, consolidated net profit stood at Rs 4,91,948 lakh (Rs 4,919.5 crore), compared with Rs 4,38,742 lakh (Rs 4,387.4 crore) in the corresponding period last year.
Total income for the nine-month period rose to Rs 21,69,498 lakh (Rs 21,694.9 crore) versus Rs 19,19,126 lakh (Rs 19,191.3 crore) in the previous year.
The Q3 performance reflects steady growth in revenue and profitability, with operating margins holding firm on a year-on-year basis.
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