Zydus Wellness Limited has informed the Exchange that Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 18, 2026, recommended Final Dividend of Rs. 1.20 per equity share.
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Zydus Wellness Board meeting on May 18, 2026 approved audited Q4 and FY2026 financial results. On standalone basis, total income grew 62% to Rs 5,940 million and net profit rose 27% to Rs 376 million. On consolidated basis (including new acquisitions), total income jumped 46% to Rs 39,674 million but net profit declined 43% to Rs 1,972 million due to acquisition-related costs of Comfort Click Limited and Naturell India liquidation expenses. The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.20 per equity share (60% on face value of Rs 2 each), subject to shareholder approval at the AGM on August 4, 2026. Auditors issued unmodified clean opinion on both standalone and consolidated results. A stock split from Rs 10 to Rs 2 face value was already effected on September 19, 2025.
The dividend signals continued cash returns to shareholders. However, the significant decline in consolidated net profit due to acquisition integration costs and exceptional items may concern investors in the near term. The strong standalone performance indicates underlying business health despite consolidation headwinds.