According to IANS, Shree Cement Ltd reported an 8.3% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹526 crore for Q4 FY26, compared with ₹574 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The company's revenue from operations increased 10.3% to ₹6,101 crore in Q4 FY26 from ₹5,532 crore a year ago, supported by strong cement volumes. However, EBITDA declined 3% to ₹1,384 crore from ₹1,429 crore in the year-ago period, while EBITDA margin contracted sharply to 22.6% from 25.8% — a compression of over 320 basis points — reflecting sustained cost pressures across the cement sector. Total expenses rose 9.41% to ₹5,085.08 crore during the quarter, while total income, including other income, grew 5.6% to ₹5,755.16 crore. The company's sales volume grew 11% to 10.56 million tonnes during the quarter, with total volumes (including clinker sales) increasing 9.4% to 10.77 million tonnes.
As reported by IANS, Shree Cement's total volume (including clinker sales) jumped 9.4% year-on-year from 9.84 million tonnes to 10.77 million tonnes, and 23.2% on a quarter-on-quarter basis. The company's cement sales stood at 10.56 million tonnes in Q4, up 11% year-on-year and 24.5% sequentially — one of the stronger volume performances in the industry this quarter. The company's sales of premium products increased to 22% of total trade volume during the quarter, compared with 16% in the corresponding period last year. During the quarter, SCL commissioned its integrated project of 3.65 MTPA clinker capacity and 3.50 MTPA cement capacity at Kodla, Karnataka, bringing its installed cement capacity in the country to 69.3 MTPA. The company's RMC network expanded to 26 operational plants at the end of FY26, with plans to reach 36 plants at the start of FY27, having commissioned 10 new commercial RMC plants in March 2026.
According to IANS, the Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹70 per equity share for the fiscal year 2025-26, subject to approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. This represents a 36% increase from ₹110 per share in FY25, signaling confidence in the company's cash generation even as near-term margins remain under pressure. The total dividend for the year reaches ₹150 per share, marking a significant improvement in shareholder returns. This substantial dividend payout demonstrates the company's strong cash position despite operational challenges and reflects management's commitment to returning value to shareholders.
As reported by IANS, the margin compression seen in Q4 mirrors a sector-wide trend, with cement makers facing elevated input and energy costs even as realisations remain subdued amid competitive pricing. The Kodla capacity now online and premium product volumes rising will be key metrics to watch in FY27 to determine whether Shree Cement can convert volume gains into profitability improvement. Cement demand is expected to remain supported by infrastructure-led growth, public capital expenditure and urban development spending, though the company cautioned that geopolitical tensions in West Asia and forecasts of a moderate monsoon could weigh on sector growth momentum in the short term.
