Hindustan Oil Exploration Company's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 14 Feb 2026
Result Summary
- Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd reported a 75.1% 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 decline of 47.3%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 76.9% QoQ and 26.1% YoY.
- The net profit increased 192.6% QoQ and decreased 80.9% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd stood at 0.63 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 79.11 | 317.41 | 150.19 | -75.1% | -47.3% |
Total Expenses | 72.25 | 313.44 | 97.72 | -76.9% | -26.1% |
Profit Before Tax | 6.86 | 3.97 | 52.47 | 72.8% | -86.9% |
Tax | -1.42 | 1.14 | 9.15 | -224.6% | -115.5% |
Profit After Tax | 8.28 | 2.83 | 43.32 | 192.6% | -80.9% |
Earnings Per Share | 0.63 | 0.21 | 3.28 | 200.0% | -80.8% |
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Company Overview
Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd is a company engaged in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, primarily crude oil and natural gas. It operates within the energy sector, focusing on upstream activities, which include the identification, development, and production of oil and gas reserves. As of the latest updates, there are no specific recent major developments available. The company is part of the broader oil and gas industry, which is subject to market fluctuations driven by global supply and demand dynamics, regulatory changes, and geopolitical factors.
Revenue
During the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd reported total income of ₹79.11 crores. This figure represents a significant quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 75.1% from ₹317.41 crores in Q2FY26 and a year-over-year (YoY) decrease of 47.3% compared to ₹150.19 crores in Q3FY25. The revenue trends indicate variability within the reporting periods, reflecting possible changes in production levels, sales volumes, or pricing strategies.
Profitability
The company's profitability metrics showed variations during Q3FY26. Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at ₹6.86 crores, marking a substantial QoQ increase of 72.8% from ₹3.97 crores in Q2FY26. However, this figure represents an 86.9% YoY decline from ₹52.47 crores in Q3FY25. Profit After Tax (PAT) was reported at ₹8.28 crores, reflecting a 192.6% QoQ growth from ₹2.83 crores in Q2FY26, while showing an 80.9% decline compared to ₹43.32 crores in Q3FY25. Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased to ₹0.63 in Q3FY26, up 200% from ₹0.21 in Q2FY26, but down 80.8% from ₹3.28 in Q3FY25. These figures suggest shifts in the company's cost management and tax strategies over the quarters.
Operating Metrics
Analyzing the operating metrics, total expenses for Q3FY26 amounted to ₹72.25 crores, which is a 76.9% reduction from ₹313.44 crores in Q2FY26 and a 26.1% decrease from ₹97.72 crores in Q3FY25. The tax component recorded a credit of ₹1.42 crores in Q3FY26, which contrasts with a tax expense of ₹1.14 crores in Q2FY26, indicating a 224.6% shift, and a YoY change of 115.5% from a tax expense of ₹9.15 crores in Q3FY25. These variations in operating metrics may reflect changes in operational efficiencies and tax planning initiatives. The financial data points to significant changes in the company's cost structure and tax liabilities over the past quarters.