Shares of KEC International fell sharply more than 7% in early trade on Monday after the company reported a weak set of earnings for the quarter ended March 2026, with profit, revenue and operating margins declining on a year-on-year basis.
At around 9:47 AM IST, the stock remained under heavy selling pressure amid disappointing quarterly performance and margin contraction.
KEC International reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 193 crore in Q4FY26, down 28.1% compared to Rs 268 crore reported in the corresponding quarter last year.
Revenue from operations declined 7% year-on-year to Rs 6,390 crore against Rs 6,872 crore in the year-ago period, reflecting weakness across execution and project inflows.
The company’s EBITDA also fell 16.8% to Rs 448 crore from Rs 539 crore a year earlier. EBITDA margin contracted to 7% from 7.8%, indicating pressure on profitability despite ongoing infrastructure demand.
The weak earnings performance triggered a sharp reaction in the stock price, with investors turning cautious over slowing growth and declining margins.
KEC International Q4FY26 highlights
- Net profit fell 28.1% YoY to Rs 193 crore
- Revenue declined 7% YoY to Rs 6,390 crore
- EBITDA dropped 16.8% YoY to Rs 448 crore
- EBITDA margin came in at 7% versus 7.8% last year
KEC International share price movement
During Monday’s trading session, KEC International shares touched an intraday low of Rs 506.30, close to its 52-week low of Rs 501.05. The stock opened at Rs 540.95 compared to the previous close of Rs 548.55.
The stock’s intraday high stood at Rs 540.95, while live traded volume crossed 9.53 lakh shares in early trade.
KEC International shares have witnessed significant correction from their 52-week high of Rs 947, reflecting broader concerns around earnings growth and execution challenges in the infrastructure sector.