EPL's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 14 Feb 2026
Result Summary
- EPL Ltd reported a 4.5% 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 13.3%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 3.1% QoQ and up 12.7% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 21.7% QoQ and decreased 11.7% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of EPL Ltd stood at 2.55 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 1163.30 | 1217.80 | 1027.00 | -4.5% | 13.3% |
Total Expenses | 1043.60 | 1077.20 | 926.40 | -3.1% | 12.7% |
Profit Before Tax | 107.70 | 140.60 | 100.60 | -23.4% | 7.1% |
Tax | 23.70 | 34.80 | 6.40 | -31.9% | 270.3% |
Profit After Tax | 83.10 | 106.10 | 94.10 | -21.7% | -11.7% |
Earnings Per Share | 2.55 | 3.25 | 2.92 | -21.5% | -12.7% |
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Company Overview
EPL Ltd, formerly known as Essel Propack Limited, is a global leader in the laminated tubes packaging industry. The company primarily operates in the packaging sector, focusing on manufacturing laminated plastic tubes used predominantly in the FMCG and pharmaceutical sectors. EPL Ltd's products are integral to packaging for products such as toothpaste, cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. Within the packaging industry, EPL has established itself as a significant player, with a robust global supply chain and a diverse range of innovative packaging solutions. As of the latest updates available, there have been no major developments or announcements that significantly alter the company's operational or strategic direction.
Revenue
For the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), EPL Ltd reported a total income of ₹1163.30 crores. When compared to the previous quarter (Q2FY26), the company experienced a decline in revenue, which was ₹1217.80 crores, representing a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decrease of 4.5%. However, when comparing this to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q3FY25), where the total income was ₹1027.00 crores, there is a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 13.3%. This increase in annual revenue is indicative of the company's growth over the year. The variation in revenue over the quarters and the year could be attributed to multiple factors, including market demand fluctuations and potential strategic initiatives undertaken by the company.
Profitability
EPL Ltd's profitability for Q3FY26 shows a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹107.70 crores, which reflects a decrease from ₹140.60 crores in Q2FY26, resulting in a QoQ decline of 23.4%. When compared to Q3FY25, where the PBT was ₹100.60 crores, there is a YoY increase of 7.1%. The tax expense for Q3FY26 was ₹23.70 crores, substantially lower than Q2FY26's ₹34.80 crores, marking a 31.9% decrease QoQ, but significantly higher than Q3FY25’s ₹6.40 crores, with a YoY increase of 270.3%. Consequently, the Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q3FY26 was reported at ₹83.10 crores, showing a decline from ₹106.10 crores in Q2FY26, with a QoQ decrease of 21.7%, and a YoY decline of 11.7% compared to ₹94.10 crores in Q3FY25.
Operating Metrics
The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for EPL Ltd in Q3FY26 was ₹2.55, down from ₹3.25 in the previous quarter, reflecting a QoQ decrease of 21.5%. Compared to Q3FY25, where the EPS was ₹2.92, there is a YoY decrease of 12.7%. This metric provides insight into the company's profitability on a per-share basis, suggesting changes in shareholder value on a quarterly and annual basis. The reduction in EPS aligns with the overall decline in net profitability for the quarter. The company's total expenses for Q3FY26 were ₹1043.60 crores, which is a decrease from ₹1077.20 crores in Q2FY26, indicating a QoQ reduction of 3.1%, while compared to Q3FY25, where expenses were ₹926.40 crores, there is a YoY increase of 12.7%. The interplay between total income and expenses provides a glimpse into the operational efficiencies and cost management practices of EPL Ltd.