Shares of Ircon International fell sharply by almost 6% on Thursday after the company reported weaker-than-expected Q2 FY25 financial results. As of 9:40 am, the stock was trading 5.70% lower at ₹203.02 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Financial Highlights for Q2 FY25:
- Revenue from Operations: Ircon’s consolidated revenue dropped by 19.3% year-over-year (YoY), reaching ₹2,447.52 crore in Q2 FY25, compared to ₹3,033.27 crore in Q2 FY24. However, on a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) basis, revenue showed a 7% improvement from ₹2,287.13 crore in Q1 FY25.
- Net Profit Before Tax: The net profit before tax stood at ₹262.34 crore, marking a 20.1% YoY decline from ₹328.36 crore in Q2 FY24. QoQ, there was a 6.9% decrease from ₹281.81 crore in Q1 FY25.
- Net Profit After Tax (PAT): PAT came in at ₹205.92 crore, down 17.7% from ₹250.78 crore in the same quarter last year. This also represented an 8.1% decline from ₹224.03 crore in the previous quarter.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): The basic and diluted EPS for Q2 FY25 stood at ₹2.19, down from ₹2.45 in Q2 FY24, indicating a decrease in shareholder earnings.
Summary
Ircon International’s Q2 results highlight a challenging quarter with declines in revenue, profit, and EPS on a year-over-year basis. The market reacted negatively to these figures, with concerns over decreased profitability and revenue weighing on investor sentiment.
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