Sterlite Technologies' Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 24 Jan 2026
Result Summary
- Sterlite Technologies Ltd reported a 21.0% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase 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 0.0%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 22.3% QoQ and down 2.2% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 525.0% QoQ and decreased 29.2% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Sterlite Technologies Ltd declined at 0.35 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 1266.00 | 1046.00 | 1266.00 | 21.0% | 0.0% |
Total Expenses | 1272.00 | 1040.00 | 1300.00 | 22.3% | -2.2% |
Profit Before Tax | -21.00 | 6.00 | -34.00 | -450.0% | -38.2% |
Tax | -4.00 | 2.00 | -11.00 | -300.0% | -63.6% |
Profit After Tax | -17.00 | 4.00 | -24.00 | -525.0% | -29.2% |
Earnings Per Share | -0.35 | 0.08 | -0.48 | -537.5% | -27.1% |
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Company Overview
Sterlite Technologies Ltd is a company primarily engaged in the development and manufacturing of optical fibers, fiber optic cables, and data cables. It operates within the telecommunications industry, offering products and solutions that enable high-speed data transmission and connectivity. The company has established a presence in both domestic and international markets, serving a wide range of customers including telecom service providers, internet service providers, and large-scale enterprises. Recent developments or strategic initiatives within the company are not specified in the provided data.
Revenue
For the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), Sterlite Technologies Ltd reported a total income of ₹1266.00 crores, remaining flat when compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q3FY25). This represents a year-over-year (YoY) growth rate of 0.0%. However, compared to the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), the total income increased by 21.0%, from ₹1046.00 crores to ₹1266.00 crores. This quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase indicates a strong rebound in revenue for the company from the previous quarter.
Profitability
In Q3FY26, Sterlite Technologies Ltd recorded a loss before tax of ₹21.00 crores, which marks a deterioration when compared to the profit of ₹6.00 crores reported in Q2FY26. This represents a significant QoQ decline of 450.0%. On a YoY basis, the loss before tax improved from ₹34.00 crores in Q3FY25, a 38.2% improvement. The tax expenses for Q3FY26 amounted to a credit of ₹4.00 crores, compared to a tax expense of ₹2.00 crores in Q2FY26 and a tax credit of ₹11.00 crores in Q3FY25. Consequently, the profit after tax for Q3FY26 was a loss of ₹17.00 crores, compared to a profit of ₹4.00 crores in Q2FY26 and a loss of ₹24.00 crores in Q3FY25. This reflects a QoQ decrease of 525.0% and a YoY improvement of 29.2%. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q3FY26 was reported at a negative ₹0.35, reflecting a decline from ₹0.08 in Q2FY26 and an improvement from negative ₹0.48 in Q3FY25.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Sterlite Technologies Ltd in Q3FY26 amounted to ₹1272.00 crores, reflecting a 22.3% increase from ₹1040.00 crores in Q2FY26. When compared to Q3FY25, total expenses decreased by 2.2% from ₹1300.00 crores. This indicates a reduction in the cost base on a YoY basis while expenses have increased significantly QoQ. The operating metrics indicate that the company's cost management strategies may have led to a reduction in expenses over the year, but there was an increase in expenses over the recent quarter. The financial data provided does not specify key financial ratios such as P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, or current ratio, so these cannot be calculated from the available information.