Hindustan Zinc Q4FY26 Profit Surges 68% YoY to ₹5,033 Crore on Record Revenue
Hindustan Zinc reported a record Q4FY26 net profit of ₹5,033 crore (up 68% YoY) and FY26 net profit of ₹13,832 crore (up 34% YoY). Revenue for FY26 was ₹40,844 crore (up 20% YoY). The company achieved record mined metal production and lowest-ever zinc cost of production at $903/tonne in Q4FY26. An earnings call is scheduled for April 24, 2026.
The announcement details record-breaking financial results and production metrics, significantly impacting investor sentiment and the company's valuation. The positive outlook and ESG achievements further contribute to the high impact.
The company reported record profits, revenues, production, and lowest-ever cost of production, indicating strong financial and operational performance.
Hindustan Zinc Limited announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a record quarterly net profit of ₹5,033 crore, a significant increase of 68% year-on-year. Quarterly EBITDA also reached an all-time high of ₹7,747 crore, up 61% year-on-year, with an industry-leading EBITDA margin of 57%.
For the full fiscal year 2026, Hindustan Zinc achieved a record net profit of ₹13,832 crore, a 34% increase year-on-year. Revenue for FY26 stood at ₹40,844 crore, up 20% year-on-year, while EBITDA reached ₹22,162 crore, up 27% year-on-year. The company also reported its best-ever mined metal production at 315 Kt in the quarter and 1,114 Kt for the full year. The cost of production for zinc was the lowest ever at $903 per tonne in the quarter.
Hindustan Zinc highlighted its strong ESG initiatives, including its Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter receiving the Zinc Mark and Copper Mark certification. The company also partnered with Tata Steel and Silox India for the adoption of EcoZen, a low-carbon zinc. Its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) was recognized as the best in the large-cap manufacturing category.
Arun Misra, Chief Executive Officer, expressed pride in the record-breaking performance and highlighted the company's move into critical minerals as part of its HZL 2.0 growth phase. Sandeep Modi, Chief Financial Officer, emphasized the strong financial performance driven by disciplined capital allocation and robust free cash flow.
The company provided an outlook for FY27, guiding for mined metal production between 1,150 (±10) Kt and refined metal production of 1,100 (±10) Kt, with saleable silver expected at 680 (±10) MT. Zinc COP is projected to be between $975-1,000 per MT, with growth capex estimated at $500-600 million.
Hindustan Zinc also announced an earnings conference call scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at 16:00 hours IST.
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