Hindustan Zinc Announces Record Q4 Earnings and Interim Dividend for FY27 Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary of Vedanta, reported its quarterly earnings for the January-March period of the 2025-26 financial year (Q4 FY26), revealing a significant surge in revenue and net profit. The company’s revenue from operations rose 49.04% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹13,544 crore, compared to ₹9,087 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal year. Consolidated net profit for the quarter increased by 67.59% YoY to ₹5,033 crore, driven by higher zinc and silver prices, increased production, lead concentrate sales, and a stronger dollar. The company’s EBITDA, or operating profit, reached ₹7,747 crore in Q4 FY26, reflecting a 61% YoY growth from ₹4,816 crore in the year-ago period. The EBITDA margin expanded to 57% during the quarter, up from 53% in Q4 FY25, representing an increase of 420 basis points (bps) YoY. Hindustan Zinc highlighted that its industry-leading EBITDA margin of 57% marked a 420 bps rise from the previous year and a 180 bps increase compared to the prior quarter. The company also noted that its EBITDA margin for FY26 stood at 54%, up 300 bps YoY. In addition to its financial performance, Hindustan Zinc declared its first interim dividend for the 2026-27 fiscal year (FY27). The board approved an interim dividend of ₹11 per equity share, equivalent to 550% of the face value of ₹2 per share. This amounts to a total payout of ₹4,648 crore. The record date for the dividend was set for April 30, 2026, with the payment to be made within the stipulated legal timelines. The company also achieved record production levels during the quarter. Hindustan Zinc reported its highest-ever mined metal production at 315 kilotonnes (kt) in Q4 FY26.#rajasthan #hindustan_zinc #vedanta #arun_misra #sandeep_modi
