Shares of Berger Paints India Ltd surged more than 4% following the company’s Q3 FY2025 financial results, which showed a modest growth in revenue despite a slight dip in net profit. As of 9:17 AM, the shares were trading 2.89% higher at Rs 488.95.
The paint giant reported a 1.6% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit, amounting to ₹295 crore compared to ₹299.7 crore in the same quarter last year.
However, the company’s revenue for the quarter rose 3.2% YoY, reaching ₹2,975 crore, up from ₹2,881.8 crore in Q3 FY2024. This revenue growth indicates the company’s resilience despite the pressures on margins.
At the operating level, EBITDA declined by 1.7% YoY, standing at ₹471.8 crore, down from ₹480 crore in the year-ago period. The EBITDA margin contracted to 15.9%, compared to 16.7% in Q3 FY2024, reflecting higher input costs and intense market competition.
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