Cochin Shipyard Recommends Final Dividend of ₹1.5/Share for FY26
Cochin Shipyard reported audited results for FY26. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹1.5 per share. For the year ended March 31, 2026, consolidated revenue was ₹502,186.95 lakhs and profit before tax was ₹99,903.42 lakhs. Basic EPS stood at ₹27.24.
The dividend recommendation is a positive financial event. While the financial results are significant, the absence of substantial growth or major new orders in the reported figures moderates the impact to medium.
The announcement includes the approval of audited financial results and the recommendation of a final dividend, which are generally positive indicators for shareholders.
Cochin Shipyard Limited announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors, in their meeting held on May 15, 2026, have approved these results. The company recommended a final dividend of ₹1.5 per equity share of face value ₹5 each for the financial year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend will be paid within 30 days of its declaration at the AGM.
The company reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹148,427.81 lakhs for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and ₹502,186.95 lakhs for the full year. Profit before tax for the quarter stood at ₹40,257.78 lakhs, while for the full year it was ₹99,903.42 lakhs. Total comprehensive income attributable to equity holders for the quarter was ₹17,467.75 lakhs, and for the full year, it was ₹54,972.00 lakhs.
Key financial metrics for the year ended March 31, 2026, include a Debt Equity Ratio of 0.19, a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of 1.05, and an Interest Service Coverage Ratio of 11.81. The Networth was ₹587,275.72 lakhs. The company maintained a 'AAA' credit rating. Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the year was ₹27.24.
Significant notes accompanying the results include details on the suspension of construction for two passenger vessels for the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, with ongoing discussions for reconfigurations and reallocation. The company also disclosed the capitalization of amounts for the 'International Ship Repair Facility' and 'New Dry Dock' projects. Further, pilot projects under the R&D initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, including Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology and an Autonomous Surface Vessel, were detailed, with the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessel classified as 'Asset Held for Sale'.
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