Announced Wed, 24 Dec · 17:49 IST

Financial Results for QTR ending on 30/09/2025

Revenue Growth 20pctPat NegativeEbitda Margin CompressionResults View source PDF

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AI summary

Hilltone Software and Gases reported a sharp jump in revenue but a swing to losses for Q2 FY26. Net sales rose to ₹345.02 lakhs, up about 67% from ₹206.96 lakhs in Q2 FY25, and half-year revenue grew to ₹578.72 lakhs from ₹403.91 lakhs. However, the company posted a net loss of ₹61.17 lakhs in Q2 versus a profit of ₹11.48 lakhs a year ago, and an H1 loss of ₹79.05 lakhs versus a profit of ₹21.11 lakhs. Costs surged, with cost of materials consumed jumping to ₹351.95 lakhs from nil, pushing operating margins into negative territory at around -19.7%. EPS turned negative at ₹(0.06). Results are revised, and statutory auditors (Ashvin K. Yagnik & Co.) issued a clean limited review report with no qualifications. Two new segments — EV Manufacturing and Solar Tracker — were added, with ₹397.77 lakhs invested in fixed assets/CWIP during the half year.

Likely market impact

Despite strong top-line growth, the sharp swing to losses signals margin pressure and rising input costs, which is negative for shareholders in the near term. However, the positive operating cash flow of ₹171.04 lakhs, clean auditor review, and diversification into EV/solar segments provide some comfort.