Exide Industries shares witnessed a notable increase, trading at ₹470.90, up 2.74 percent from its previous close, positioning it among the top performers on the Nifty Midcap 150 index. According to Moneycontrol, the stock gained momentum during Wednesday's trading session, reflecting strong investor confidence in the diversified batteries and power solutions provider. The positive movement aligns with a bullish sentiment in the market, with the stock maintaining its position as a constituent of the NIFTY MIDCAP 150 index.
The company delivered exceptional quarterly performance for Q1 FY27, with consolidated revenue reaching ₹5,528.38 crore compared to ₹4,735.13 crore in the quarter-ending March 2026, representing a quarter-on-quarter growth of approximately 16.75 percent. As reported by Moneycontrol, net profit surged to ₹350.74 crore in June 2026, up from ₹217.02 crore in March 2026, marking a significant increase of about 61.62 percent. This translates to an EPS of ₹4.12 for the quarter-ending June 2026, an increase from ₹2.53 in the previous quarter. The company's Return on Networth (ROE) was 6.14 percent in March 2026, while the Debt to Equity ratio stood at a manageable 0.08.
On an annual consolidated basis, Exide Industries reported revenues of ₹17,995.35 crore for the year-ending March 2026, an increase of approximately 4.40 percent from ₹17,237.85 crore in the previous year. According to Moneycontrol, net profit for the same period was ₹859.45 crore, up from ₹800.00 crore in March 2025, an increase of about 7.43 percent. The company's EPS also saw improvement, rising from ₹9.35 in March 2025 to ₹10.05 in March 2026. The Return on Equity (ROE) increased from 5.71 percent in March 2025 to 6.14 percent in March 2026, while the Debt to Equity ratio decreased from 0.11 in March 2025 to 0.08 in March 2026. The company's Book Value Per Share (BVPS) stood at ₹163.59 in March 2026, with a Dividend Per Share of ₹2.00 maintained consistently since 2023.
The company demonstrated robust operational performance with Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities increasing significantly from ₹1,272 crore in March 2025 to ₹2,413 crore in March 2026, marking a substantial increase of 89.70 percent. As reported by Moneycontrol, Net Cash Flow improved from a negative ₹146 crore in March 2025 to a positive ₹69 crore in March 2026. The P/E ratio decreased from 38.55 in March 2025 to 28.65 in March 2026, while the P/B ratio decreased from 2.20 to 1.76 over the same period. The company's Gross Profit Margin stood at 10.95 percent in March 2026, with an Operating Margin of 7.68 percent and Net Profit Margin of 4.77 percent.
According to Moneycontrol, the company has maintained a consistent dividend policy with a final dividend of ₹2.00 per share (200%) declared each year from 2023 to 2026, with the most recent final dividend for 2026 having an effective date of July 3, 2026. Exide Industries has also issued bonus shares multiple times, with the most recent being a 1:1 bonus issue announced on April 25, 2003. Additionally, the company underwent a stock split on September 8, 2006, changing the face value from ₹10 to ₹1. On July 30, 2026, a press release highlighted a strong start to FY27, with 17.6% revenue growth and 27.1% PAT growth, reflecting operating leverage and sharper execution. The company also announced an audio recording of its investor meet held on August 3, 2026, and released its investor presentation for Q1 FY 2026-27 on August 1, 2026.
