IRCTC Q3 FY26 Profit Rises 15.6% to ₹394 Crore; ₹3.50 Interim Dividend Announced

Shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) were in focus on 13 February 2026 after the stock reported a strong set of third-quarter results for FY2025-26. The company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹394.33 crore for the quarter ended December 2025, marking a 15.6% year-on-year increase from ₹341.08 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Revenue from operations rose 18% year-on-year to ₹1,449 crore, compared with ₹1,224.65 crore a year earlier. The growth was supported by improved performance across its core verticals, including:

• IRCTC Catering

• IRCTC Internet Ticketing

• Rail Neer (packaged drinking water)

• IRCTC Tourism

However, the quarterly statement also showed a rise in expenditure. Total expenses increased 21% year-on-year to ₹1,001 crore, up from ₹824 crore in the same period last year, indicating higher operating and input costs during the quarter.

Dividend Announcement of IRCTC

Alongside the earnings release, IRCTC’s board declared a second interim dividend of ₹3.50 per equity share. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has been fixed as 20 February 2026.

This follows earlier dividend payments made in August 2025 and November 2025 during the current financial year. Eligible shareholders will receive ₹3.50 for every share held as of the record date.

IRCTC Share Price Movement on 13 February 2026

Following the earnings announcement made after market hours on 13 February, IRCTC shares witnessed movement in early trade on Friday. The stock details are as follows:

• Current price: ₹617.50

• Day’s high: ₹632.75

• Day’s low: ₹612

Stock Performance Snapshot

IRCTC shares have delivered strong long-term returns but have faced pressure in the shorter term.

• Five-year return: Over 79%

• Three-year performance: Down over 3%

• One-year performance: Down more than 18%

• Year-to-date (2026): Down 9.28%

• Last five sessions: Up marginally by 0.04%

The stock’s 52-week high stands at ₹820.25, recorded on 19 May 2025, while the 52-week low is ₹596, touched on 2 February 2026.

Overall, while rising costs weighed on margins, the double-digit growth in both revenue and profit underscores operational stability across IRCTC’s diversified railway-linked businesses. Investors will likely monitor cost trends and segmental performance in the coming quarters to assess earnings sustainability.

Sources:

Live Mint

Business Line