Berger Paints India Q4 FY26 Profit Jumps 27% YoY To ₹335 Crore
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- 13 May 2026 at 10:55 AM IST
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Berger Paints India reported a 27.5% YoY rise in Q4 FY26 net profit to ₹335 crore, aided by margin expansion and lower input costs. Revenue grew 6%, while the board proposed a ₹4 dividend per share.
Berger Paints India Ltd on Tuesday posted a 27.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹335.25 crore for the March quarter of FY26, supported by a better product portfolio and lower raw material costs.
The company had reported a consolidated net profit of ₹262.91 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, according to a regulatory filing.
Revenue from operations rose to ₹2,868.03 crore during the quarter, compared with ₹2,704.03 crore a year earlier. Meanwhile, total expenses increased to ₹2,499 crore from ₹2,380.55 crore in the same period last year.
Berger Paints India share price rose 7.11% to ₹522.80 on the National Stock Exchange at 10:12 am IST on 13 March 2026.
Key Financial Highlights
Performance Highlights
EBITDA* | ₹503.38 crore | ₹444.88 crore | 13.15% |
EBITDA Margin | 17.60% | 16.50% | Improved by 110 bps |
Profit Before Tax (PBT) | ₹438.49 crore | ₹349.93 crore | 25.30% |
Net Profit (PAT) | ₹335.25 crore | ₹262.91 crore | 27.50% |
PAT Margin | 11.70% | 9.70% | Improved by 200 bps |
EPS (Diluted) | ₹2.87 | ₹2.25 | 27.60% |
Expense Breakdown Comparison
Raw Material Cost | ₹1,500.51 crore | ₹1,393.22 crore | 7.70% |
Purchases of Stock-in-Trade | ₹281.00 crore | ₹247.87 crore | 13.40% |
Employee Benefit Expenses | ₹222.39 crore | ₹201.52 crore | 10.40% |
Finance Costs | ₹11.60 crore | ₹15.10 crore | -23.20% |
Depreciation & Amortisation | ₹101.04 crore | ₹89.19 crore | 13.30% |
Other Expenses | ₹563.29 crore | ₹525.67 crore | 7.20% |
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Dividend Declaration
The Berger Paints India board has recommended a dividend of ₹4 per equity share with a face value of ₹1 each for FY26. The proposed payout is subject to shareholders’ approval at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Sources:
Business Standard
Q4 Financial Results
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