Auto components maker Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd reported a 17% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹191.9 crore in Q4FY26, compared with ₹164.1 crore in the same period last year. According to reports from CNBC TV18, the profit came in above estimates despite facing margin pressures. Revenue from operations stood at ₹1,257.4 crore, up 45.4% YoY from ₹864.7 crore, exceeding expectations and reflecting strong demand across segments.
At the operating level, performance was relatively softer with EBITDA rising 28% YoY to ₹295.7 crore but coming slightly below estimates. As reported by CNBC TV18, EBITDA margin contracted to 23.5%, compared with 26.7% a year ago and below expectations of 24.7%, indicating pressure on profitability. Total expenses during the quarter increased sharply to ₹1,043.4 crore from ₹703.3 crore in the year-ago period, largely due to higher input costs and employee expenses.
For the full financial year FY26, Sona BLW reported revenue of ₹4,449.5 crore, compared with ₹3,546.0 crore in FY25. According to CNBC TV18, net profit came in at ₹629.2 crore, up from ₹599.7 crore in the previous year, while total expenses were reported at ₹3,679.5 crore. The company's total income for FY26 stood at ₹4,572.1 crore.
The board recommended a final dividend of ₹1.80 per equity share (face value ₹10) for FY26, with the record date fixed as June 26, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting. As reported by CNBC TV18, in a strategic move, the company approved an investment of $6 million in its wholly owned subsidiary, Sona BLW eDrive Mexicana, to support capital expenditure, operations and working capital needs. Additionally, the board ratified a revision in its cleantech investment, increasing its stake to 27.64% in Seeyel Renewables Pvt Ltd while keeping the investment size unchanged at ₹83 lakh.
