Submission of the Un-Audited Financial Results for the 1st Quarter period ended on 30-06-2025 for the F.Y 2025-26.
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Virat Crane Industries reported Q1 FY26 revenue from operations of Rs. 4,049.86 lakhs, up about 30.7% from Rs. 3,098.18 lakhs in Q1 FY25. However, total expenses rose sharply to Rs. 4,162.20 lakhs (vs Rs. 2,803.97 lakhs a year ago), driven by higher raw material costs, employee expenses, other expenses and a steep jump in depreciation. As a result, the company swung to a net loss of Rs. 107.91 lakhs compared with a net profit of Rs. 220.52 lakhs in Q1 FY25, with EPS turning negative at (Rs. 0.53). Management explained the loss is due to the newly commissioned Adavinekkalam dairy plant incurring ramp-up costs and higher depreciation, and expects the plant to reach breakeven by Q3 FY26. The statutory auditor issued an unqualified limited review report, and there were no exceptional items or debt defaults.
Short-term negative: profit turned to loss despite strong revenue growth, as new plant costs and depreciation outpaced sales. Investors should watch for margin recovery and breakeven at the Adavinekkalam plant by Q3 FY26 before reassessing; near-term stock sentiment may stay cautious until profitability returns.