Blue Star Q4FY26 Revenue Up 1.3% to ₹4072 Cr, Net Profit Rises to ₹227 Cr
Blue Star's Q4FY26 revenue rose 1.3% to ₹4072 crore and net profit increased to ₹227 crore from ₹194 crore. For FY26, revenue grew 3.6% to ₹12402 crore, but net profit declined to ₹527 crore from ₹591 crore in FY25. The company recommended a dividend of ₹8.5 per share. The order book grew 10.5% to ₹6923 crore.
The mixed financial results, with a decline in full-year net profit and a reduced dividend, alongside positive aspects like revenue growth and order book expansion, suggest a moderate impact on investor sentiment and the company's valuation.
While Q4 results showed growth in revenue and profit, the full-year performance saw a decline in net profit. The recommended dividend is also lower than the previous year, indicating a mixed financial performance.
Blue Star Limited has announced its investor update for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹4072.06 crore, a 1.3% increase compared to ₹4018.96 crore in Q4FY25. EBITDA improved to ₹326.25 crore, with a margin of 8.0%, up from ₹279.40 crore (7.0% margin) in the prior year quarter. Profit Before Tax (PBT) before exceptional items was ₹282.57 crore, an increase from ₹248.82 crore in Q4FY25. The company recognized an exceptional item related to gratuity and leave encashment, with a net impact of ₹38.83 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026. Net profit for Q4FY26 stood at ₹227.18 crore, up from ₹194.00 crore in Q4FY25.
For the full financial year ended March 31, 2026, revenue from operations grew by 3.6% to ₹12401.99 crore from ₹11967.65 crore in FY25. EBITDA increased by 6.2% to ₹930.41 crore (7.5% margin) from ₹875.92 crore (7.3% margin) in FY25. However, PBT before exceptional items de-grew by 3.9% to ₹741.94 crore. Net profit for FY26 de-grew to ₹527.33 crore (4.3% of Revenue) compared to ₹591.28 crore (4.9% of Revenue) in FY25. The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹8.5 per share, down from ₹9 per share in FY25. The order book as of March 31, 2026, grew by 10.5% to ₹6923.00 crore. The capital employed increased to ₹3258.41 crore, while the net cash position decreased to ₹175.45 crore from ₹640.35 crore in the previous year.
In terms of business segments for Q4FY26, Electro-Mechanical Projects & Commercial Air Conditioning Systems revenue grew 1.1% to ₹1989.92 crore, with segment results at ₹128.49 crore. Unitary Products segment revenue grew 1.3% to ₹1984.96 crore, with segment results at ₹206.98 crore. Professional Electronics and Industrial Systems segment revenue grew 7.3% to ₹97.18 crore, with segment results at ₹14.27 crore.
Looking ahead to FY27, Blue Star Limited remains cautiously optimistic. The company anticipates continued growth in the Electro-Mechanical Projects and Commercial Air Conditioning segments driven by demand from manufacturing and data center sectors. However, challenges are expected due to rising input costs, volatile exchange rates, and potential supply chain disruptions from the ongoing Middle East crisis.
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