RECOMMENDATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND FOR F.Y. 2025-26
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Kuantum Papers' Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 2.50 per equity share (250% on face value of Re. 1) for FY 2025-26, amounting to Rs. 21.82 crore, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM on 27th August 2026. The record date for dividend eligibility is 20th August 2026. The company's net profit declined significantly to Rs. 41.95 crore from Rs. 115.18 crore in the previous year (down ~64%), while total revenue stood at Rs. 1,093.16 crore. EPS for the year came in at Rs. 4.81 versus Rs. 13.20 in FY25. The board also approved re-appointment of Vice Chairman Pavan Khaitan and Chairman Jagesh Kumar Khaitan, along with cost and internal auditors.
The steep drop in profitability (net profit down 64% YoY) raises concerns about earnings quality, despite the shareholder-friendly dividend payout. The 250% dividend payout on a low face value stock may attract income-focused investors, but the declining earnings trend warrants caution.