Exide Industries' Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 31 Jan 2026
Result Summary
- Exide Industries Ltd reported a 4.6% 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 4.6%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 5.8% QoQ and up 3.5% YoY.
- The net profit increased 12.3% QoQ and increased 23.1% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Exide Industries Ltd stood at 2.29 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 4215.98 | 4418.17 | 4029.41 | -4.6% | 4.6% |
Total Expenses | 3922.81 | 4164.93 | 3791.49 | -5.8% | 3.5% |
Profit Before Tax | 282.79 | 253.24 | 237.92 | 11.7% | 18.9% |
Tax | 88.15 | 79.69 | 79.58 | 10.6% | 10.8% |
Profit After Tax | 194.97 | 173.64 | 158.44 | 12.3% | 23.1% |
Earnings Per Share | 2.29 | 2.02 | 1.84 | 13.4% | 24.5% |
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Company Overview
Exide Industries Ltd is a prominent player in the automotive and industrial battery sectors. Known for its extensive range of lead-acid storage batteries, the company serves a wide array of applications, including automotive, power, solar, telecom, and railways. Exide Industries is headquartered in Kolkata, India, and has a robust distribution network across the country. The company is also involved in the manufacturing of home UPS systems. Recent developments in Exide Industries may include expansions in manufacturing capacity or technological advancements in battery production, though specific details are not available from the provided data.
Revenue
In Q3FY26, Exide Industries Ltd reported a total income of ₹4215.98 crores. This represents a decrease of 4.6% from the previous quarter (Q2FY26), which saw total income at ₹4418.17 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter last year (Q3FY25), there is a growth of 4.6%, with the previous year's figure being ₹4029.41 crores. This year-over-year increase suggests a positive revenue trend over the twelve-month period, despite the quarter-over-quarter decline. The company's ability to grow its revenue in comparison to the previous year indicates resilience amidst fluctuating quarterly performances.
Profitability
Exide Industries Ltd's profitability has shown significant improvement in Q3FY26 compared to both the previous quarter and the previous year. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q3FY26 was ₹282.79 crores, marking an increase of 11.7% over Q2FY26's ₹253.24 crores and 18.9% over Q3FY25's ₹237.92 crores. After accounting for taxes, the Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at ₹194.97 crores in Q3FY26, which is a 12.3% increase from the previous quarter and a robust 23.1% increase from the same period last year. These figures highlight that despite fluctuations in income, the company has managed to enhance its profitability margins year-over-year, complemented by a corresponding increase in Earnings Per Share (EPS) from ₹1.84 in Q3FY25 to ₹2.29 in Q3FY26.
Operating Metrics
The operating metrics for Exide Industries Ltd show a focused effort on cost management. Total expenses in Q3FY26 were ₹3922.81 crores, which indicates a decrease of 5.8% from Q2FY26's expenses of ₹4164.93 crores, and a 3.5% rise when compared to Q3FY25's expenses of ₹3791.49 crores. This reduction in expenses quarter-over-quarter has contributed to the improved profitability despite a decrease in total income for the same period. The tax expense has also increased by 10.6% from Q2FY26 and by 10.8% from Q3FY25, reflecting higher profitability and resultant tax obligations. The financial data underscores the company's effective management of operating costs, contributing to its overall financial health.