State Trading Corporation of India's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 12 Feb 2026
Result Summary
- State Trading Corporation of India 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 decline of 8.7%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 0.9% QoQ and 17.5% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 97.3% QoQ and increased 928.0% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of State Trading Corporation of India Ltd stood at 2.76 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 24.86 | 26.02 | 27.24 | -4.5% | -8.7% |
Total Expenses | 10.67 | 10.77 | 12.94 | -0.9% | -17.5% |
Profit Before Tax | 14.18 | 621.47 | 14.29 | -97.7% | -0.8% |
Tax | -2.37 | 9.43 | 12.69 | -125.1% | -118.7% |
Profit After Tax | 16.55 | 612.04 | 1.61 | -97.3% | 928.0% |
Earnings Per Share | 2.76 | 102.01 | 0.27 | -97.3% | 922.2% |
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Company Overview
State Trading Corporation of India Ltd, commonly known as STC, operates primarily in the trading sector. The company is known for its involvement in the import and export of a wide range of products, including agricultural commodities, hydrocarbons, and metals, among others. STC plays a crucial role in facilitating trade by acting as an intermediary between domestic and international markets. While detailed information on recent major developments is not available, the company has historically been a significant player in India's trading industry, contributing to the country's economic interactions on a global scale.
Revenue
In the third quarter of FY26, State Trading Corporation of India Ltd reported a total income of ₹24.86 crores. This reflects a decrease of 4.5% from the previous quarter (Q2FY26), where the total income was ₹26.02 crores. Additionally, there is an 8.7% decline in total income when compared year-over-year with Q3FY25, which recorded ₹27.24 crores. The consistent decrease both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year could be indicative of broader market conditions or company-specific factors, but specific causes are not detailed here. The financial data suggests a downward trend in revenue over the observed periods.
Profitability
For the quarter ending Q3FY26, State Trading Corporation of India Ltd posted a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹14.18 crores. This marks a significant decrease of 97.7% when compared to the previous quarter's PBT of ₹621.47 crores. On a year-over-year basis, this represents a slight decline of 0.8% from Q3FY25's PBT of ₹14.29 crores. The Tax component for Q3FY26 is recorded as a negative value of ₹-2.37 crores, compared to a positive ₹9.43 crores in Q2FY26, reflecting a decrease of 125.1% quarter-over-quarter, and a 118.7% decrease year-over-year from Q3FY25's ₹12.69 crores. Consequently, the Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q3FY26 stands at ₹16.55 crores, which is a decrease of 97.3% from the previous quarter's PAT of ₹612.04 crores, yet it reflects a substantial increase of 928.0% year-over-year from Q3FY25's PAT of ₹1.61 crores.
Operating Metrics
During the third quarter of FY26, the Earnings Per Share (EPS) was reported at ₹2.76, showing a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 97.3% from the previous quarter's EPS of ₹102.01. However, on a year-over-year basis, EPS has seen a significant increase of 922.2% from Q3FY25's EPS of ₹0.27. Total expenses for Q3FY26 are recorded at ₹10.67 crores, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.9% from Q2FY26's total expenses of ₹10.77 crores. When compared to the same quarter in the previous year, total expenses have decreased by 17.5% from ₹12.94 crores. These financial metrics highlight variations in operating efficiency and cost management over the analyzed periods.