
Hindalco Q3 Profit Jumps 75% YoY, Revenue Up 17%; Margin Lags Estimates
Hindalco Industries has reported strong financial results for the third quarter of FY25, surpassing market expectations on key metrics. The metal giant’s standalone net profit and revenue both exceeded estimates, although the EBITDA margin fell slightly short.
Key Financial Highlights
- Net Profit: Surged 74.6% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹1,463 crore, significantly higher than the ₹838 crore reported in the same period last year, and above the estimated ₹1,370.8 crore.
- Revenue from Operations: Grew 17.2% YoY to ₹23,776 crore, exceeding analysts’ expectations of ₹21,956 crore.
- EBITDA: Jumped 35.7% YoY to ₹2,664 crore from ₹1,963 crore, slightly ahead of the estimated ₹2,650 crore.
EBITDA Margin
The EBITDA margin stood at 11.2%, reflecting an improvement from 9.7% in the year-ago period but lower than the estimated 12.1%.
Driving Factors
The robust performance was supported by strong demand, higher realisations, and improved operational efficiencies, highlighting Hindalco’s ability to capitalise on a favourable demand environment.
Appointment of CFO
The company has also announced the appointment of Bharat Goenka, currently CFO-Designate, as the Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2025.
Market Reaction
Ahead of the earnings announcement, shares of Hindalco Industries closed at ₹602.30 on the BSE, up 0.54% from the previous session.
While the EBITDA margin slightly lagged behind expectations, Hindalco’s overall performance demonstrates its resilience and ability to thrive in a competitive market.
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