Hindalco's Profit Surge Signals Strong Recovery in Q1 FY27
The metals giant posted a 75% jump in profit from a year ago, with net profit margin expanding significantly on robust revenue growth.
Hindalco Industries reported a stellar Q1 FY27, with profit surging 170% from the previous quarter. Revenue grew 32% year-on-year, driving a sharp recovery in profitability.
Hindalco Industries has kicked off FY27 with a powerful earnings rebound, reporting a sharp sequential surge in profit that underscores a significant recovery in operational performance. The company's first-quarter results reveal strong top-line growth translating into even stronger bottom-line gains, marking a positive turn from the previous quarter.
Revenue for the quarter ended June 2026 came in at ₹84,825 crore, a healthy 32.1% increase from the same period last year and an 8.6% rise from the March quarter. The real story, however, is in profitability. Profit after tax (PAT) soared to ₹7,013 crore, jumping 75.1% year-on-year and an impressive 170% quarter-on-quarter. This dramatic profit growth pushed the net profit margin to 8.3%, a substantial improvement from 6.2% a year ago and 3.3% in the prior quarter.
The recent trajectory shows a clear recovery path. After a dip in profitability in Q3 and Q4 of FY26, the latest quarter's performance is the strongest in the past five quarters.
Revenue (₹ Cr)
Profit (₹ Cr)
Net Profit Margin (%)
| Metric | CurrentQ1 FY27 | PreviousQ4 FY26 | Same quarter LYQ1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (₹ Cr) | 84,825YoY +32% | 78,133 | 64,232 |
| Profit (₹ Cr) | 7,013YoY +75% | 2,597 | 4,004 |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | 8.3YoY +34% | 3.3 | 6.2 |
Key Points
- The trailing-twelve-month (TTM) net profit margin stands at 5.5%, indicating the Q1 performance is a significant positive outlier.
- The stock has delivered strong returns, up 51.4% over the past year and 127.6% over three years.
- The company trades at a P/E of 14.7, roughly in line with the industry average of 14.3.
The robust Q1 results set a high benchmark for the fiscal year, with the focus now on whether this level of margin strength can be sustained through upcoming quarters.
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