Everest Kanto Cylinder FY26 PAT Rises 50.1% to ₹146.7 Cr; Recommends ₹0.70 Dividend
Everest Kanto Cylinder's FY26 consolidated PAT rose 50.1% to ₹146.7 crore on revenues of ₹1,470.6 crore. Q4 FY26 PAT surged 244.4% to ₹45.7 crore. The company recommended a dividend of ₹0.70 per share for FY26. EBITDA grew 15.7% for FY26.
The substantial increase in PAT, improved EBITDA margins, and the declaration of a dividend are material financial events that are likely to have a significant positive impact on investor sentiment and the company's stock performance.
The company reported significant year-on-year growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) for both the quarter and the full fiscal year, along with an increase in EBITDA and recommended a dividend, indicating strong financial performance.
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (EKC) has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2026. For the fourth quarter of FY26, consolidated revenues were stable at ₹358.2 crore. EBITDA stood at ₹39.6 crore, marking a 4.5% increase year-on-year, with margins expanding to 11.1% from 9.0% in Q4 FY25. Profit Before Tax was ₹21.2 crore, while Profit After Tax surged by 244.4% to ₹45.7 crore. Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter was ₹4.09.
For the full fiscal year FY26, consolidated revenues reached ₹1,470.6 crore. EBITDA saw a significant increase of 15.7% to ₹203 crore, with margins improving to 13.8% from 11.7% in FY25. Profit Before Tax grew by 22.6% to ₹159.9 crore. The company reported a consolidated Profit After Tax of ₹146.7 crore, an impressive increase of 50.1% year-on-year. The full-year EPS stood at ₹13.09.
The Board of Directors has recommended an annual dividend of ₹0.70 per share for FY2025-26, on a face value of ₹2 per share.
In other developments, EKC showcased its high-pressure gas cylinder solutions at EGYPES 2026 in Cairo in April 2026, strengthening engagement with regional stakeholders and highlighting capabilities in industrial gases, CNG, and clean energy applications. The company also noted the favorable outlook for the global CNG cylinder market, projected to grow at an 8.3% CAGR to reach USD 2.22 billion by 2032.
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