CESC's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 07 Feb 2026
Result Summary
- CESC Ltd reported a 23.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 12.1%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 20.1% QoQ and up 7.8% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 31.7% QoQ and increased 7.8% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of CESC Ltd stood at 2.15 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 4099.00 | 5351.00 | 3657.00 | -23.4% | 12.1% |
Total Expenses | 3877.00 | 4854.00 | 3595.00 | -20.1% | 7.8% |
Profit Before Tax | 385.00 | 565.00 | 362.00 | -31.9% | 6.4% |
Tax | 81.00 | 120.00 | 80.00 | -32.5% | 1.3% |
Profit After Tax | 304.00 | 445.00 | 282.00 | -31.7% | 7.8% |
Earnings Per Share | 2.15 | 3.21 | 1.99 | -33.0% | 8.0% |
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Company Overview
CESC Ltd is a prominent player in the Indian power sector, primarily engaged in the generation and distribution of electricity. The company operates in the electricity utility industry, providing its services across key regions in India. CESC Ltd maintains a strong presence in Kolkata and its surrounding areas, catering to a substantial customer base. While specific recent developments are not provided here, the company is known for its efforts in enhancing its infrastructure and service capabilities. The focus on sustainable energy solutions and technological advancements is a significant aspect of CESC Ltd's strategic endeavors.
Revenue
In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026, CESC Ltd reported a total income of ₹4099.00 crores, which marks a decrease of 23.4% compared to the previous quarter (Q2FY26), where the total income was ₹5351.00 crores. However, on a year-over-year basis, comparing to the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q3FY25), the company experienced a 12.1% increase in total income, up from ₹3657.00 crores. This fluctuation in revenue can be attributed to various operational and market factors that influence income generation on a quarterly and annual basis.
Profitability
CESC Ltd's profitability metrics for Q3FY26 show a profit before tax of ₹385.00 crores, reflecting a decrease of 31.9% from the previous quarter's figure of ₹565.00 crores. Despite this decline on a quarter-over-quarter basis, the profit before tax increased by 6.4% compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q3FY25), which stood at ₹362.00 crores. The profit after tax for Q3FY26 was ₹304.00 crores, down by 31.7% from Q2FY26 but up by 7.8% from Q3FY25. The earnings per share for Q3FY26 were ₹2.15, representing a decrease of 33.0% from the previous quarter and an increase of 8.0% from the same quarter last year.
Operating Metrics
Total expenses for CESC Ltd in Q3FY26 amounted to ₹3877.00 crores, which is a reduction of 20.1% from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹4854.00 crores. Year-over-year, there was an increase of 7.8% in total expenses compared to Q3FY25, where expenses were ₹3595.00 crores. The tax expense for Q3FY26 was ₹81.00 crores, reflecting a decrease of 32.5% from Q2FY26 and a slight increase of 1.3% compared to Q3FY25. These operating metrics indicate a varied financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis, influenced by both internal operational efficiencies and external market conditions.