Strong Q3: PAT up 93% YoY, expansion capex raised to about Rs 550 Cr
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Universal Cables posted strong Q3 FY26 results. Standalone revenue rose 26.4% YoY to Rs 767.92 Cr, PAT jumped 93% to Rs 18.74 Cr. For 9M FY26, revenue grew 25.83% to Rs 2,182.40 Cr and PAT surged 147% to Rs 74.78 Cr. EBITDA margin expanded 176 bps to 9.64%. Order book stands at about Rs 2,950 Cr. Board raised organic expansion capex from Rs 482 Cr to about Rs 550 Cr, with phased completion by September 2026. Company Secretary Sudeep Jain to resign effective Feb 28, 2026. Consolidated auditor flagged an emphasis of matter on associate Vindhya Telelinks.
Strong growth and margin expansion show healthy momentum. Higher capex may pressure cash flows but supports future growth. Robust order book gives good revenue visibility.