According to latest reports from Moneycontrol, Hindustan Zinc's stock witnessed a notable increase, trading at ₹574.30 at 10:47 am on Wednesday, reflecting a 2.03% gain from its previous close. This positive movement comes as the stock continues its upward trajectory, with the stock maintaining its position as a constituent of the NIFTY NEXT 50 index. As per latest reports, Hindustan Zinc shares closed at ₹539.20 on July 30, 2026 (NSE) and have given -5.42% returns over the last 6 months and 27.15% over the last 12 months. The company currently has a market capitalization of ₹2,35,265 crore with a 52-week high of ₹556.80 recorded on January 28, 2026, and 52-week low of ₹440.00 on August 4, 2025.
As reported by Moneycontrol, the company has demonstrated consistent financial growth in recent years. The company's consolidated annual revenue has increased steadily from ₹29,440 crore in 2022 to ₹40,844 crore in 2026, representing a 38.74% increase over the five-year period. Net profit has also seen a significant rise, from ₹9,629 crore in 2022 to ₹13,832 crore in 2026, a 43.65% rise. The company's earnings per share (EPS) have similarly grown, reaching ₹32.74 for the quarter-ending June 2026, compared to ₹22.79 in June 2022. Hindustan Zinc Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, is the market leader in zinc, lead and sulphuric acid business with a current mined metal production capacity of 1.114 MTPA.
According to Moneycontrol reports, for the quarter-ending June 2026, the company reported a consolidated revenue of ₹13,747 crore, demonstrating a substantial 76.90% year-on-year growth from ₹7,771 crore in June 2025. Net profit for the same period jumped to ₹5,469 crore from ₹2,234 crore year-on-year, representing an impressive 144.81% increase. Earnings per share (EPS) have similarly grown, reaching ₹12.94 for the quarter-ending June 2026, compared to ₹5.29 in June 2025. The company's operations include five zinc-lead mines, four zinc smelters, one lead smelter and one zinc-lead refinery, positioning it as a comprehensive mineral processing entity.
As reported by Moneycontrol, the company's gross profit margin stood at 56.68% in March 2026, compared to 53.90% in March 2025. The net profit margin was 33.86% in March 2026, up from 30.37% in March 2025. The return on networth/equity was 61.12% in March 2026, compared to 77.69% in March 2025. The debt to equity ratio improved to 0.36 in March 2026 from 0.80 in March 2025. The company's cash flow from operating activities stood at ₹17,008 crore in March 2026, a rise from ₹14,160 crore in March 2025, indicating strong operational cash generation.
According to Moneycontrol, Hindustan Zinc has a history of rewarding shareholders through dividends and other corporate actions. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹11.00 per share (550%) on April 24, 2026, with an effective date of April 30, 2026. Prior to this, an interim dividend of ₹10.00 per share (500%) was announced on June 06, 2025, with an effective date of June 17, 2025. In 2024, a Second Interim Dividend of ₹19.00 per share (950%) was announced on August 14, 2024, followed by another Interim Dividend of ₹10.00 per share (500%) on May 02, 2024. The company also announced a bonus issue in a 1:1 ratio with an ex-bonus date of March 07, 2011, and a stock split from a face value of ₹10 to ₹2 on March 07, 2011. The stock is a constituent of the NIFTY NEXT 50 index, and the positive price movement suggests continued investor confidence in the company's strong financial performance.
