Shares of Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd (KNPL) slipped 2.66% to ₹246.60 following the release of its Q4 FY25 earnings on May 6. Despite a modest revenue growth of 2.7% YoY to ₹1,817 crore, the company reported a 6.5% drop in net profit, which fell to ₹108.5 crore from ₹116 crore in Q4 FY24.
The company’s EBITDA declined 7.3% to ₹166 crore, while margins shrank to 9.1% from 10.1% a year earlier. Forex volatility and pressure on margins were cited as key reasons behind the decline.
For the full year, KNPL posted revenue of ₹7,496.7 crore, up 1.4%, but EBITDA fell 4.8% and profit before tax dropped 1.7%. The board has recommended a total dividend of ₹3.75 per share, including a special dividend of ₹1.25, unchanged from the previous year.
Despite near-term headwinds, Managing Director Pravin Chaudhari remained optimistic, citing strong performance in automotive, wood finishes, and construction chemicals, alongside the forecast of a good monsoon to support future demand.
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