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Continental Petroleums Q2 FY27 results: net profit down 19.4% to ₹0.87 crore, revenue up 9.0%
Continental Petroleums Ltd reported consolidated revenue of ₹26.51 crore in Q2 FY27, up 9.0% from ₹24.32 crore a year earlier. Profit before tax fell 23.2% to ₹1.19 crore and net profit fell 19.4% to ₹0.87 crore, with basic EPS of ₹0.91 against ₹1.28.
Key points
- Consolidated revenue was ₹26.51 crore in Q2 FY27, up ₹2.19 crore or 9.0% from ₹24.32 crore in Q2 FY26.
- EBITDA was ₹1.35 crore, down ₹0.37 crore or 21.5% from ₹1.72 crore, while the margin fell 2.0 percentage points to 5.1%.
- Net profit was ₹0.87 crore, down ₹0.21 crore or 19.4% from ₹1.08 crore, and basic EPS fell ₹0.37 to ₹0.91.
- Against Q1 FY27, revenue rose ₹13.50 crore to ₹26.51 crore and net profit rose ₹0.27 crore to ₹0.87 crore.
- For H1 FY27, revenue was ₹39.52 crore, down ₹3.42 crore or 8.0% from ₹42.94 crore, and net profit was ₹1.47 crore against ₹1.71 crore.
How did Continental Petroleums perform in Q2 FY27?
On a consolidated basis, Continental Petroleums reported revenue of ₹26.51 crore for Q2 FY27, up ₹2.19 crore or 9.0% from ₹24.32 crore in Q2 FY26. Total income was ₹27.26 crore, up ₹2.68 crore or 10.9% from ₹24.58 crore. EBITDA stood at ₹1.35 crore, down ₹0.37 crore or 21.5%, and the EBITDA margin declined 2.0 percentage points to 5.1% from 7.1%.
Profit before tax fell ₹0.36 crore or 23.2% to ₹1.19 crore, and net profit for the period fell ₹0.21 crore or 19.4% to ₹0.87 crore. The net profit margin was 3.3%, down 1.2 percentage points from 4.5%, and basic EPS fell ₹0.37 to ₹0.91 from ₹1.28. On a standalone basis, revenue was ₹24.64 crore and net profit was ₹0.86 crore, compared with a pre-tax profit of ₹1.08 crore.
| ₹ crore | Q2 FY27 | Q1 FY27 | Q2 FY26 | YoY | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 26.51 | 13.01 | 24.32 | +9.0% | +103.8% |
| Other income | 0.75 | 0.07 | 0.26 | +188.5% | +971.4% |
| Total expenses | 26.07 | 12.25 | 23.02 | +13.2% | +112.8% |
| EBITDA | 1.35 | 1.32 | 1.72 | −21.5% | +2.3% |
| EBITDA margin | 5.1% | 10.2% | 7.1% | −2.0 pp | −5.1 pp |
| Profit before tax | 1.19 | 0.83 | 1.55 | −23.2% | +43.4% |
| Tax | 0.33 | 0.23 | 0.47 | −29.8% | +43.5% |
| Net profit | 0.87 | 0.60 | 1.08 | −19.4% | +45.0% |
| EPS (₹) | 0.91 | 0.63 | 1.28 | −28.9% | +44.4% |
EBITDA here is revenue from operations less operating costs (total expenses excluding finance costs and depreciation): before other income and exceptional items. Growth is shown only when both figures are positive. Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
What changed in Continental Petroleums' costs and profit?
Total expenses rose ₹3.05 crore or 13.2% to ₹26.07 crore from ₹23.02 crore, outpacing the rise in total income. Cost of materials consumed increased ₹2.74 crore or 12.4% to ₹24.79 crore, other expenses rose ₹0.30 crore or 76.9% to ₹0.69 crore, and finance costs rose ₹0.48 crore or 240.0% to ₹0.68 crore.
Employee benefits expense was up ₹0.07 crore or 23.3% at ₹0.37 crore, while depreciation and amortisation was unchanged at ₹0.22 crore. Other income increased ₹0.49 crore or 188.5% to ₹0.75 crore, and tax expense fell ₹0.14 crore or 29.8% to ₹0.33 crore. There was no exceptional item in either quarter.
| ₹ crore | Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY26 | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of materials | 24.79 | 22.05 | +2.74 | +12.4% |
| Employee cost | 0.37 | 0.30 | +0.07 | +23.3% |
| Finance costs | 0.68 | 0.20 | +0.48 | +240.0% |
| Depreciation | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0 | +0.0% |
| Other expenses | 0.69 | 0.39 | +0.30 | +76.9% |
| Total expenses | 26.07 | 23.02 | +3.05 | +13.2% |
| Other income | 0.75 | 0.26 | +0.49 | +188.5% |
| Tax | 0.33 | 0.47 | −0.14 | −29.8% |
Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
How did the first half of FY27 go?
In the first half of FY27, consolidated revenue was ₹39.52 crore, down ₹3.42 crore or 8.0% from ₹42.94 crore in H1 FY26. Total income fell ₹2.89 crore or 6.7% to ₹40.34 crore from ₹43.23 crore, while profit before tax declined ₹0.47 crore or 18.9% to ₹2.02 crore from ₹2.49 crore.
Net profit for H1 FY27 was ₹1.47 crore, down ₹0.24 crore or 14.0% from ₹1.71 crore, and EPS fell ₹0.46 to ₹1.55 from ₹2.01. The board approved the standalone and consolidated unaudited results for the quarter and half year ended 30 September 2026 on 22 October 2026, along with the limited review report of the auditor.
| ₹ crore | H1 FY27 | H1 FY26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 39.52 | 42.94 | −8.0% |
| Profit before tax | 2.02 | 2.49 | −18.9% |
| Net profit | 1.47 | 1.71 | −14.0% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.55 | 2.01 | −22.9% |
Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
What do the balance sheet and cash flow show?
As at 30 September 2026, total assets were ₹161.43 crore against ₹153.33 crore as at 31 March 2026, and total equity was ₹87.17 crore against ₹85.7 crore. Borrowings rose to ₹25.61 crore from ₹17.65 crore, while cash stood at ₹0.27 crore against ₹0.19 crore.
Inventories increased to ₹29.85 crore from ₹22.7 crore, trade receivables fell to ₹59.5 crore from ₹70.25 crore, and trade payables fell to ₹33.83 crore from ₹39.62 crore. In the first half, operating cash flow was ₹-0.28 crore against ₹-28.08 crore a year earlier, investing cash flow was ₹-6.49 crore against ₹-13.05 crore, financing cash flow was ₹10.37 crore against ₹43.5 crore, and capital expenditure was ₹5.85 crore against ₹0.32 crore.
| ₹ crore | As of 30 September 2026 | As of 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 161.43 | 153.33 |
| Total equity | 87.17 | 85.70 |
| Borrowings | 25.61 | 17.65 |
| Cash and equivalents | 0.27 | 0.19 |
| Inventories | 29.85 | 22.70 |
| Trade receivables | 59.50 | 70.25 |
Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
| ₹ crore | H1 FY27 | H1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash from operations | −0.28 | −28.08 |
| Cash from investing | −6.49 | −13.05 |
| Cash from financing | 10.37 | 43.50 |
| Capital expenditure | 5.85 | 0.32 |
Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
How has Continental Petroleums done over the last 5 quarters?
Revenue in the last five quarters fell from ₹24.32 crore in Q2 FY26 to ₹21.54 crore in Q3 FY26 and ₹20.41 crore in Q4 FY26, before reaching a low of ₹13.01 crore in Q1 FY27 and recovering to ₹26.51 crore in Q2 FY27. Q2 FY27 was the highest of the five quarters, above the ₹24.32 crore recorded in Q2 FY26.
Net profit was ₹1.08 crore in Q2 FY26, ₹1.09 crore in Q3 FY26, ₹0.61 crore in Q4 FY26 and ₹0.60 crore in Q1 FY27, before rising to ₹0.87 crore in Q2 FY27. The EBITDA margin moved from 7.1% to 6.8%, then 1.1%, before reaching a peak of 10.2% in Q1 FY27 and easing to 5.1% in the latest quarter.
How did Continental Petroleums shares react?
The filing appeared after market hours. The stock was unchanged in the first five minutes, fell 2.7% by 15 minutes and remained 2.7% lower at 30 minutes. On the reaction day it closed 1.3% below its pre-results close of ₹73.95.
By the next day's close the stock was down 5.3% from its pre-results close, and by the fifth session it was up 5.5%. The Refineries & Marketing median was down 1.7% on the reaction day, up 0.1% by the next close and down 0.6% over five sessions. Continental Petroleums was 0.5 percentage points ahead of the sector median on day one, 5.4 percentage points behind on the second day and 6.1 percentage points ahead over five sessions.
On earlier results days, the stock fell 3.9% on 3 August 2026, 4.9% on 27 May 2026, 2.1% on 14 February 2026 and 0.4% on 7 November 2025. It also fell 5.0% on 11 August 2025 and 9.6% on 20 May 2025, while rising 7.7% on 30 July 2024.
| After the filing | Stock | Refineries & Marketing median |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | +0.0% | |
| 15 minutes | −2.7% | |
| 30 minutes | −2.7% | |
| Reaction day | −1.3% | −1.7% |
| Next day | −5.3% | +0.1% |
| 5 days | +5.5% | −0.6% |
Minutes are measured from the price when the filing appeared; days from the previous close. Source: MarketPing price-reaction measurement.
| Results filed on | Stock on the reaction day |
|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | −3.9% |
| 27 May 2026 | −4.9% |
| 14 February 2026 | −2.1% |
| 7 November 2025 | −0.4% |
| 11 August 2025 | −5.0% |
| 20 May 2025 | −9.6% |
| 30 July 2024 | +7.7% |
| 30 May 2024 | −4.9% |
Source: MarketPing price-reaction measurement.
How did other Refineries & Marketing companies do?
Seven other Refineries & Marketing companies that have filed for this quarter were compared with Continental Petroleums as of 4 November 2026. Their median revenue growth was 28.6%, against revenue growth of 9.0% at Continental Petroleums.
One of these companies grew slower than Continental Petroleums and six grew faster than it. Profit was compared across six peers, of which four reported higher profit.
| Continental Petroleums revenue growth (YoY) | +9.0% |
|---|---|
| Median of 7 other Refineries & Marketing companies | +28.6% |
| Companies with slower revenue growth than Continental Petroleums | 1 of 7 |
| Companies with faster revenue growth than Continental Petroleums | 6 of 7 |
| Companies whose net profit rose | 4 of 6 |
Source: Filed results (XBRL) of the industry's companies.
Quick answers
What was Continental Petroleums' revenue in Q2 FY27?
Revenue from operations was ₹26.51 crore, up 9.0% from ₹24.32 crore in Q2 FY26 (consolidated).
Did Continental Petroleums make a profit in Q2 FY27?
Yes. Net profit was ₹0.87 crore, against a net profit of ₹1.08 crore in Q2 FY26.
What was Continental Petroleums' EPS in Q2 FY27?
Basic earnings per share were ₹0.91, against ₹1.28 in Q2 FY26.
How did Continental Petroleums shares react to the Q2 FY27 results?
On the reaction day the stock moved −1.3% from the previous close; the median Refineries & Marketing stock moved −1.7%.
When did Continental Petroleums announce its Q2 FY27 results?
On 22 October 2026, in a filing to the BSE.
Sources
- Board Meeting Intimation for Board Meeting Dated 22-10-2026 (BSE, 15 October 2026) · PDF
- Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting Dated 22-10-2026 (BSE, 22 October 2026) · PDF
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