Petronet LNG Q4 FY26: Highest Ever PAT of ₹1,338 Crore, Recommends ₹3 Dividend
Petronet LNG reported its highest ever quarterly PAT of ₹1,338 crore for Q4 FY26. The company's PBT stood at ₹1,795 crore. For the full year, PAT was ₹3,843 crore. The Dahej terminal saw 90.1% utilization, and Kochi terminal achieved its highest annual throughput. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹3 per share.
The record profits and dividend recommendation are significant positive financial events that are likely to impact investor sentiment and the company's valuation.
The company reported its highest ever quarterly profit before tax and profit after tax, along with a recommended final dividend, indicating strong financial performance.
Petronet LNG Limited announced its financial and operational results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported its highest ever quarterly profit before tax (PBT) and profit after tax (PAT).
For the current quarter, PBT stood at ₹1,795 crore, a significant increase from ₹1,144 crore in the previous quarter and ₹1,446 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. PAT for the quarter reached ₹1,338 crore, up from ₹848 crore in the previous quarter and ₹1,070 crore in the corresponding quarter.
For the full financial year ended March 31, 2026, PBT was ₹5,158 crore and PAT was ₹3,843 crore. At the consolidated level, PAT for the financial year stood at ₹3,913 crore compared to ₹3,973 crore in the previous financial year.
Operationally, the company processed 219 TBTU of LNG in the current quarter. The Dahej terminal operated at 90.1% capacity utilization, processing 201 TBTU. The Kochi terminal achieved its highest ever annual volume throughput of 68 TBTU during FY '25-'26.
In a significant development, the company's Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹3 per share for the financial year 2025-2026, reflecting the robust performance. The company also received payments of outstanding Use of Pay dues amounting to ₹630 crore pertaining to calendar year 2022 during the current quarter.
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