L&T Finance Announces Dividend As Profit Surges 27% – Check Details
L&T Finance on Friday has announced a final dividend of Rs 2.75 per equity share for the fiscal 2026. The company announced distribution of nearly Rs 688.7 crore to shareholders.
The record date for ascertaining entitlement of final dividend for fiscal 2026 will be disclosed in due course. According to the exchange filing the final dividend is subject to approval of the Members of the company at the ensuing annual general meeting. If approved it will be credited within 30 days from approval.
L&T Finance Q4 Results
L&T Finance reported a 26.8% rise in consolidated net profit in the second quarter of financial year 2026. The bottom line came in at Rs 807 crore compared to Rs 636 crore in the same period last year, according to an exchange filing on Friday.
Retailisation of the portfolio stood at 98%, reflecting the company’s successful transition toward a fully retail-focused business model.
Quarterly retail disbursements grew 62% year-on-year to Rs 24,107 crore, driven by strong momentum across all product categories. This is the highest ever quarterly retail disbursement reported by the company.
Credit cost declined to 2.64% from 2.83% in the corresponding quarter of FY25, while return on assets (RoA) stood at 2.40% and return on equity (RoE) at 10.13%.
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Business Segment Performance
Across business segments, Rural Business Finance disbursements stood at Rs 7,208 crore, up 41% year-on-year, while personal loans disbursement rose 98% to Rs 3,786 crore with increased focus on Big Tech Partnerships. Farmer Finance disbursements advanced 16% year-on-year to Rs 2,037 crore.
Two-wheeler Finance disbursements rose 58% to Rs 2,930 crore. The Housing Loans and Loan Against Property portfolio expanded 20% year-on-year to Rs 30,009 crore, with disbursements of Rs 3,134 crore during the quarter.
Meanwhile, SME Finance disbursements rose 20% year-on-year to Rs 1,838 crore, and book size surged 30% to Rs 8,507 crore. The company’s Gold Loan book reached Rs 2,845 crore in the quarter ended March with annual disbursements of Rs 6,700 crore.
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Investor Takeaway
The announcement of the final dividend and the strong Q4 results are expected to positively impact the stock price of L&T Finance. Investors can consider this news while making their investment decisions.
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