Shares of Quick Heal Technologies Ltd. rallied more than 6% in early trade on Thursday after the cybersecurity company reported a 90.6% year-on-year rise in net profit for the quarter ended September 2025.
At 9:28 AM, the stock was trading 6.33% higher at Rs 363 on the NSE, up from its previous close of Rs 341.40. The shares touched an intraday high of Rs 371.40, with a market capitalization of Rs 1,963 crore.
Quarterly performance highlights
Quick Heal’s net profit jumped to Rs 7.91 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to Rs 4.15 crore in the same period last year. The company’s sales also rose 13.65% YoY, reaching Rs 83.52 crore from Rs 73.49 crore in Q2 FY25.
| Particulars | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | % Var |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs 83.52 crore | Rs 73.49 crore | +14% |
| Operating Profit Margin (OPM) | 11.05% | 4.18% | – |
| Profit Before Depreciation & Tax (PBDT) | Rs 13.56 crore | Rs 8.22 crore | +65% |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | Rs 10.28 crore | Rs 5.07 crore | +103% |
| Net Profit (NP) | Rs 7.91 crore | Rs 4.15 crore | +91% |
The company saw a significant improvement in profitability metrics, with margins expanding sharply as operational efficiencies and sales growth improved.
Market reaction and outlook
The stock’s strong rally reflects investor optimism around the company’s earnings recovery and improved operating performance. With rising demand for cybersecurity solutions amid digitalization, analysts see potential for sustained growth in the coming quarters.
Quick Heal’s performance also marks a turnaround from earlier quarters, driven by higher retail and enterprise software sales and improved cost management.
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