Shares of JK Cement opened lower and traded at Rs 6,160 on Monday, down nearly 1% from the previous close of Rs 6,214. The decline came despite the company reporting a healthy set of Q2 FY26 numbers, with consolidated profit after tax rising 27.6% to Rs 160.5 crore from Rs 125.8 crore in the year-ago quarter.
The cement manufacturer posted a 17.5% year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 3,019 crore compared to Rs 2,569.1 crore in the corresponding period last year. Operating performance improved sharply during the quarter, as EBITDA surged 52.5% to Rs 446.7 crore versus Rs 292.9 crore in Q2 FY25.
The company’s operating margin expanded by 340 basis points to 14.8%, up from 11.4% a year earlier, supported by improved efficiency and a stronger demand environment across key markets. Shares of JK Cement have traded in the range of Rs 3,891.45 to Rs 7,565.50 over the past year.
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