Hindustan Zinc Q3 FY26 Profit Soars 46% YoY to ₹3,916 Crore on Record Revenue
Hindustan Zinc reported a record Q3 FY26 profit after taxes of ₹3,916 crore, up 46% YoY. Revenue hit ₹10,980 crore, up 27% YoY, with EBITDA at ₹6,087 crore, up 34% YoY. Production metrics reached all-time highs. The company retained its No. 1 sustainability ranking.
The announcement details record financial performance, operational achievements, and strategic project updates that are material to investors and stakeholders, indicating a high impact.
The company reported record-breaking financial and operational results, including highest-ever quarterly profit, revenue, and EBITDA, along with significant YoY growth. Strong operational performance and continued sustainability leadership contribute to a positive sentiment.
Hindustan Zinc Limited announced its unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The company reported a record quarterly profit after taxes (PAT) of ₹3,916 crore, marking a significant 46% year-over-year (YoY) increase and a 48% sequential (QoQ) jump.
This stellar financial performance was driven by record-breaking operational metrics. The company achieved its highest-ever third quarter mined metal production of 276 Kt (up 7% QoQ and 4% YoY) and best-ever third quarter refined metal production of 270 Kt (up 9% QoQ and 4% YoY). Revenue reached an all-time high of ₹10,980 crore, up 27% YoY, while EBITDA hit a record ₹6,087 crore, up 34% YoY, with an industry-leading EBITDA margin of 55%.
The nine-month period also saw strong results, with the highest-ever revenue of ₹27,300 crore (up 9% YoY) and record EBITDA of ₹14,415 crore (up 14% YoY). The profit after taxes for the nine months was ₹8,799 crore, a 20% YoY increase.
Operationally, the company achieved a 5-year low in quarterly cost of production at $940 per tonne, a 10% YoY improvement. Silver production stood at 158 MT, contributing 44% to profits. Debottlenecking projects at Chanderiya and Dariba smelters have increased refined zinc capacity by 21 Ktpa. The company also announced its successful bid for the Tungsten Block in Balepalyam, Andhra Pradesh.
Hindustan Zinc continues to be recognized for its sustainability leadership, retaining its No. 1 position in metals & mining in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 for the third consecutive year. The company also flagged off 10 electric vehicle bulker trucks and achieved a GreenCo Silver rating for its Kayad Mines.
Arun Misra, CEO, highlighted the record performance and global sustainability benchmark, while Sandeep Modi, CFO, emphasized the strong balance sheet and positioned the company for sustained shareholder returns.
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