HINDPETRONSEHindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited· RefineriesMinimalNeutral
Announced Wed, 13 May · 12:23 IST

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated May 13, 2026, titled "Audited Financial Results for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026".

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HPCL reported exceptional FY26 results with standalone profit after tax surging 133% to ₹17,175 crore, while consolidated PAT jumped 168% to ₹18,047 crore. Revenue grew to ₹4.78 lakh crore. Refining achieved record performance with 26.04 MMT throughput (up 3% YoY) and gross refining margin improved significantly to US$ 8.79 per barrel. Marketing sales volumes rose 3.3% to 51.45 MMT. The company also declared a final dividend of ₹19.25 per share and achieved a sharp improvement in debt-equity ratio from 1.38 to 0.80, indicating stronger financial discipline. Capex spending for FY26 stood at ₹15,705 crore focused on infrastructure development.

Likely market impact

The 133% jump in standalone PAT reflects operational efficiency gains and higher refining margins, signaling strong shareholder returns. The improved debt-equity ratio and record throughput demonstrate financial and operational strength, which should be positive for the stock. A minor fire incident at the Rajasthan Refinery CDU on April 20, 2026, is being restored but poses a temporary operational risk.