Chennai Petroleum Corporation's Q4 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd reported a 9.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 2.6%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 15.9% QoQ and down 1.2% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 53.1% QoQ and decreased 25.2% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd stood at 31.56 during Q4 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q4 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd is a prominent player in the petroleum industry, primarily engaged in refining crude oil and producing various petroleum products. The company, a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, operates in the oil and gas sector and serves both domestic and international markets. It is headquartered in Chennai, India, and has a significant role in the energy sector, contributing to the country's energy requirements. As of the latest data available, there are no recent major developments or strategic changes reported for the company.

Revenue

For the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2026, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd reported a total income of ₹17,261.47 crores. This represents an increase of 9.9% compared to the previous quarter's total income of ₹15,712.18 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q4FY25), there was a decrease of 2.6% from ₹17,723.67 crores. These figures reflect the company's revenue performance over the specified periods, highlighting both growth and contraction trends.

Profitability

The company's profitability metrics for Q4FY26 indicate a significant decrease compared to both the previous quarter and the same quarter last year. The profit before tax stood at ₹581.72 crores, marking a decrease of 55.8% from the Q3FY26 value of ₹1,317.03 crores and a 31.0% decrease from the Q4FY25 figure of ₹843.52 crores. The profit after tax for Q4FY26 was ₹469.93 crores, which is a decline of 53.1% from Q3FY26 and a 25.2% decrease from Q4FY25. Earnings per share also followed this trend, with a reduction of 53.1% quarter-over-quarter and 25.2% year-over-year.

Operating Metrics

The company's total expenses for Q4FY26 were reported at ₹16,679.75 crores, representing an increase of 15.9% from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹14,395.15 crores. This marks a slight decrease of 1.2% compared to the same quarter in the previous year, where expenses were ₹16,880.15 crores. The tax expense for Q4FY26 was ₹131.75 crores, which is a reduction of 60.1% from the Q3FY26 figure of ₹329.81 crores and a 43.0% decrease from the Q4FY25 value of ₹231.14 crores. These operating metrics provide insights into the cost structure and tax obligations of the company over the reported periods.