VRL Logistics Q3 FY26: PAT Up 9% to ₹65 Cr, Interim Dividend Declared
VRL Logistics Q3 FY26 PAT rose 9% YoY to ₹65 crore on total income of ₹831 crore. EBITDA margin improved to 20.9%. An interim dividend of ₹5 per share was declared. The company plans ~10% volume growth in FY27 and FY28, with capex of ₹350 crore in FY27.
The positive financial results, dividend declaration, and optimistic future guidance are likely to have a moderate positive impact on investor sentiment and the company's stock performance.
The company reported a year-on-year growth in PAT and EBITDA margin, declared an interim dividend, and provided a positive outlook for future volume growth and profitability.
VRL Logistics Limited announced its financial and operational performance for the third quarter and nine months ended FY26. For Q3 FY26, the total income stood at ₹831 crore, a slight increase year-on-year and 3% sequentially, driven by improved realizations and new client additions. Daily tonnage surpassed 10,900 tons. The company placed an order for 500 new HCVs to meet demand and enhance fleet efficiency, with 100 vehicles delivered in January.
Realization per tonne increased by approximately 10% year-on-year to ₹8,117. EBITDA margin was reported at 20.9%, up by 20 basis points year-on-year and 130 basis points quarter-on-quarter, attributed to better realizations, cost control, and asset utilization. Fuel costs as a percentage of income declined to 24.8% due to bulk procurement. Employee costs rose to 18.1% of total income due to annual increments and higher driver incentives.
Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter grew 9% year-on-year to ₹65 crore. Capex during the quarter was ₹74 crore, with ₹50 crore invested in land and buildings. For the 9-month period, total income was ₹2,386 crore, EBITDA margin was 20.5% (up 330 basis points YoY), and PAT increased by 52% to ₹165 crore.
The company's balance sheet remains strong with net debt at ₹272 crore as of December '25. The Board of Directors approved an interim dividend of ₹5 per share.
Operationally, VRL Logistics operates 1,250 branches and 50 trans-shipment hubs. Strategic priorities include profitable volume growth, disciplined cost management, and working capital control. The company expects a gradual volume recovery and sustained profitability. Looking ahead, VRL Logistics anticipates around 10% volume growth in FY27 and aims to maintain EBITDA margins around 20%. Future capex is planned at approximately ₹350 crore for FY27, including vehicle additions and investment in land and buildings.
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