Fevicol Maker Pidilite Industries Gains As Q4 FY26 Revenue Crosses ₹3,570 Crore

Shares of Pidilite Industries rose 4.5% on Friday in early trade after the adhesives maker reported a sharp rise in quarterly earnings for the January-March period. The stock climbed to an intraday high of ₹1,516 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) after the company posted a 36.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter.

At 1:35 pm, Pidilite Industries shares were trading at ₹1,488.5 a piece on the BSE, up 2.55%.

Pidilite Industries Q4 FY26 Highlights

The maker of Fevicol adhesives and Dr. Fixit waterproofing products posted a consolidated net profit of ₹584.2 crore for the January-March quarter of FY26, up from ₹428 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations rose 14.1% YoY to ₹3,572 crore in the fourth quarter, compared with ₹3,130 crore in the same period last year. The company’s operating performance also improved during the quarter.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 31.7% YoY to ₹833 crore. EBITDA margin expanded by nearly 310 basis points to 23.3% from 20.2% a year ago due to lower input costs.

EBITDA margin expanded by nearly 310 basis points during the same period. For the full financial year FY26, net sales rose 11.1% to ₹14,553 crore. For the full FY26:

• EBITDA stood at ₹3,519 crore, up 16.8%

• Profit After Tax stood at ₹2,471 crore, up 17.9%

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Management Commentary

Managing Director Sudhanshu Vats said the company delivered strong mid-teens UVG and revenue growth during the quarter, along with margin expansion. He said the performance reflected the strength of the company’s brands and business model.

According to Vats, the Consumer and Bazaar segment continued to gain momentum, while the Business-to-Business segment showed steady progress despite external challenges. The company also flagged possible cost pressures going ahead.

Vats said Pidilite remains focused on disciplined execution amid the current supply-side environment. He added that domestic demand momentum is expected to continue, even as the company manages the potential impact of higher input costs in the coming year.

Source:

The Economic Times