Linc Limited Board Approves Q2 and H1 FY26 Unaudited Financial Results; Standalone Profit Rises, Consolidated Declines
Linc Limited announced mixed Q2 & H1 FY26 results. Standalone profit rose significantly, while consolidated revenue and profit declined. The company is contesting a substantial GST demand.
The announcement of financial results is a significant event for investors. The positive standalone performance could be viewed favorably, but the decline in consolidated figures and the pending tax dispute introduce uncertainty, leading to a medium impact on the company's stock.
The standalone financial results show positive growth in both revenue and profit for the quarter and half-year. However, the consolidated results exhibit a decline in revenue, profit, and EPS across both periods. This mixed performance, coupled with the ongoing contested GST demand, leads to a neutral sentiment.
* The Board of Directors of Linc Limited, in a meeting held on 8th November 2025, approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended 30th September 2025. * Standalone Performance (Quarter ended 30th September 2025 vs. 30th September 2024): * Revenue from Operations slightly increased to ₹13,563.05 lakhs from ₹13,464.37 lakhs. * Profit for the period (after tax) significantly rose to ₹1,016.39 lakhs from ₹877.81 lakhs. * Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased to ₹1.71 from ₹1.47. * Standalone Performance (Half Year ended 30th September 2025 vs. 30th September 2024): * Revenue from Operations grew to ₹26,993.45 lakhs from ₹26,239.67 lakhs. * Profit for the period (after tax) increased to ₹1,749.14 lakhs from ₹1,714.75 lakhs. * Basic EPS improved to ₹2.94 from ₹2.88. * Consolidated Performance (Quarter ended 30th September 2025 vs. 30th September 2024): * Revenue from Operations decreased to ₹13,507.32 lakhs from ₹13,728.00 lakhs. * Profit for the period (after tax) declined to ₹843.52 lakhs from ₹880.77 lakhs. * Basic EPS decreased to ₹1.42 from ₹1.48. * Consolidated Performance (Half Year ended 30th September 2025 vs. 30th September 2024): * Revenue from Operations decreased to ₹26,737.54 lakhs from ₹27,378.21 lakhs. * Profit for the period (after tax) declined to ₹1,560.67 lakhs from ₹1,718.34 lakhs. * Basic EPS decreased to ₹2.60 from ₹2.88. * The company is contesting a Goods & Services Tax (GST) demand order dated 31st January 2025, amounting to ₹353.39 lakhs plus penalty, believing it has a strong case on merits and thus no provision has been made. * Linc Limited's business activity is primarily within a single reportable operating segment: "Writing Instruments and Stationery."
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