Shares of Himadri Speciality Chemical surged 4.51% to ₹500.65 in early trade on Monday following the company’s strong financial performance in the fourth quarter of FY25. The stock opened higher and touched an intraday high of ₹494.00, compared to the previous close of ₹479.05, adding over ₹21 in early trading hours.
India’s largest speciality carbon black manufacturer posted a 38% year-on-year (YoY) increase in standalone net profit at ₹158.23 crore for the January–March quarter, compared to ₹114.61 crore in Q4 FY24. The stellar growth came on the back of the company’s highest-ever quarterly EBITDA, which stood at ₹232 crore for the period.
For the full fiscal year FY25, Himadri reported a 33% YoY rise in EBITDA to ₹844 crore, while net profit climbed 36% YoY to ₹558 crore. Total revenue for the year stood at ₹4,596 crore, marking a 10% increase from ₹4,185 crore in FY24.
Commenting on the results, CMD & CEO Anurag Choudhary said, “Our focus on financial discipline continues to reflect in the resilience of our balance sheet, with a net positive cash balance of ₹371 crore. This strong financial footing positions us well to pursue strategic opportunities and sustain our growth trajectory.”
Choudhary also highlighted the company’s sustained performance over the years, noting that revenue has grown at a CAGR of 29% since FY21.
The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.60 per equity share for FY25, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
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