Results- Financial Results December 31, 2025
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NHC Foods reported strong top-line growth for Q3 FY26 with standalone revenue from operations rising about 59% YoY to Rs 11,698.09 lakhs (vs Rs 7,336.53 lakhs in Q3 FY25) and 9M revenue up about 60% to Rs 33,069.71 lakhs. On a consolidated basis, Q3 revenue was Rs 12,919.04 lakhs and 9M revenue was Rs 34,290.66 lakhs. However, standalone PAT fell to Rs 187.51 lakhs in Q3 from Rs 209.35 lakhs YoY, and 9M PAT declined to Rs 489.02 lakhs from Rs 579.66 lakhs, showing margin pressure as finance costs jumped sharply (9M finance cost rose to Rs 360.63 lakhs vs Rs 252 lakhs). Consolidated Q3 PAT did grow about 27% YoY to Rs 264.65 lakhs, helped by the UAE subsidiary. The board also approved raising up to USD 27 million via equity/debt instruments, increasing the borrowing limit to Rs 500 crore, and a postal ballot for shareholder approvals.
Strong revenue growth is positive, but the drop in standalone profits and rising finance costs suggest margin compression and higher leverage, which may concern shareholders. The large fund-raising plan and increase in the promoter/MD stake (from 3.82% to 13.83%) could lead to dilution and is worth watching for the stock price.