NTPC Q2 Results: Profit Falls 4%; Dividend Announced — Check Record Date, Other Details

NTPC Ltd.’s profit falls 3.9% to Rs 5,067 crore in the second quarter of this financial year. This is in comparison to profit of Rs 5,275 crore in the previous quarter of this fiscal, according to its stock exchange notification on Thursday.

Revenue rose by 0.2% year-on-year for the three months ended September, reaching Rs 44,786 crore. Operating income, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization rises 10% year-on-year to Rs 12,816 crore. The Ebitda margin expanded to 28.6%.

Key Highlights of NTPC Q2 Results

• Revenue up 0.2% to Rs 44,785.82 crore versus Rs 44,706.05 crore.
• Net Profit down 4% to Rs 5,066.78 crore versus Rs 5,274.59 crore.
• Ebitda up 10% to Rs 12,815.75 crore versus Rs 11,664.98 crore.
• Margin at 28.6% versus 26.1%.

NTPC has announced an interim dividend of Rs 2.75 per equity share for the fiscal 2026. The board has fixed Nov. 7 as the record date for the purpose of dividend payment, and it will be paid on Nov. 25 the company added.

In the previous financial year, NTPC gave Rs 8,096.72 crore in dividends to its shareholders, amounting to Rs 8.35 per share.

Stock Market Reaction

The quarterly earnings were shared after market hours. The stock settled 0.68% lower at Rs 345.15 apiece on the NSE, compared to a 0.68% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50.

NTPC shares have fallen 15.51% in the last 12 months and risen 3.54% year-to-date.

Out of 26 analysts tracking the company, 23 maintain a ‘buy’ rating, two recommend a ‘hold’ and one suggests ‘sell’, according to Bloomberg data. The average 12-month consensus price target of Rs 418 implies an upside of 21.1%.

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Impact on Indian Stock Market

The Q2 results of NTPC will have an impact on the Indian stock market, particularly on the Nifty today and Sensex news. The dividend announcement will also affect the Indian stock market trends.

Conclusion

In conclusion, NTPC’s Q2 results have shown a decline in profit, but the company has announced an interim dividend of Rs 2.75 per equity share. The stock market reaction has been negative, with the stock settling 0.68% lower at Rs 345.15 apiece on the NSE.

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