Investors are keeping a close watch on Hindustan Zinc after the company announced strong quarterly results for FY2026. The performance was impressive across all key areas, including profit, revenue, and EBITDA.
Despite these solid numbers and a generous dividend announcement, the stock did not react positively. At the time of writing, it was trading around 1% lower.
Strong Dividend Announcement
The company has declared its first interim dividend for FY2026-27. Investors will receive ₹11 per share, based on a face value of ₹2.
In total, the company plans to distribute around ₹4,648 crore to its shareholders. This makes it one of the notable dividend payouts in the market and could attract income-focused investors.
Record Date and Eligibility
The record date for the dividend has been set as April 30, 2026. Only those investors whose names appear in the company’s records on this date will be eligible to receive the dividend.
The company also confirmed that payments will be made within the timeline set by regulatory guidelines.
Impressive Q4 Financial Performance
Hindustan Zinc delivered strong growth in the fourth quarter of FY2026. The company’s net profit jumped by 67.59% to ₹5,033 crore, compared to ₹3,003 crore in the same period last year.
Revenue also saw a sharp rise of 49.04%, reaching ₹13,544 crore, up from ₹9,087 crore a year ago.
EBITDA came in at ₹7,747 crore, marking a 61% increase from ₹4,816 crore last year. The EBITDA margin improved to 57%, compared to 53% in the previous year, showing better operational efficiency.
Shareholding Pattern Overview
As of March 2026, promoters held a majority stake of 60.7% in the company.
Domestic institutional investors owned 32.8%, while foreign investors held a smaller share of 2.4%. Public shareholders accounted for the remaining 4.1% stake.
Overall, while the company’s fundamentals look strong, the muted stock movement suggests that market sentiment may be cautious in the short term.
