Astra Microwave Q1FY27 Results: Net Profit Declines YoY; MD Steps Down
Astra Microwave Products reported a YoY decline in Q1FY27 financials, with standalone net profit at ₹982.25 lakhs and consolidated net profit at ₹1,234.83 lakhs. The consolidated order book stood at ₹2,849.09 crores as of June 30, 2026. The company announced MD S. Gurunatha Reddy's retirement effective September 30, 2026, with Dr. M. V. Reddy set to take over from October 1, 2026, pending shareholder approval.

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Astra Microwave Products reported a year-on-year decline in key financial metrics for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with both standalone and consolidated net profit, revenue, and operating profitability contracting compared to the same period last year. The results were approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 10, 2026, alongside significant leadership changes at the company. The unaudited financial results were subsequently published on August 11, 2026 in Business Standard (English daily – All editions) and Nava Telangana (Telugu daily – Hyderabad edition), in compliance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Q1FY27 Standalone Financial Performance
On a standalone basis, Astra Microwave posted revenue from operations of ₹17,620.54 lakhs for Q1FY27, down from ₹19,725.70 lakhs in Q1FY26. Total income declined to ₹17,862.06 lakhs from ₹19,979.42 lakhs in the year-ago period. Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹982.25 lakhs, compared to ₹1,299.62 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Profit before tax came in at ₹1,316.20 lakhs, against ₹1,725.29 lakhs in Q1FY26. Basic earnings per share stood at ₹1.03, down from ₹1.37 YoY.
The following table presents the key standalone financial metrics for Q1FY27 on a year-on-year basis:
| Metric: | Q1FY27 | Q1FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹17,620.54 lakhs | ₹19,725.70 lakhs |
| Total Income: | ₹17,862.06 lakhs | ₹19,979.42 lakhs |
| Profit Before Tax: | ₹1,316.20 lakhs | ₹1,725.29 lakhs |
| Net Profit: | ₹982.25 lakhs | ₹1,299.62 lakhs |
| Basic EPS (₹): | ₹1.03 | ₹1.37 |
| Diluted EPS (₹): | ₹1.02 | ₹1.36 |
Q1FY27 Consolidated Financial Performance
On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations for Q1FY27 stood at ₹17,666.22 lakhs, compared to ₹19,972.50 lakhs in Q1FY26. Total consolidated income was ₹17,905.38 lakhs, down from ₹20,224.04 lakhs in the year-ago quarter. Consolidated net profit for the period came in at ₹1,234.83 lakhs, against ₹1,627.38 lakhs in Q1FY26. Profit before tax on a consolidated basis was ₹1,573.40 lakhs, compared to ₹2,107.47 lakhs in the same quarter last year. The share of profit from joint ventures and associates was ₹298.10 lakhs for the quarter. Basic consolidated EPS stood at ₹1.30, versus ₹1.71 in Q1FY26.
| Metric: | Q1FY27 | Q1FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹17,666.22 lakhs | ₹19,972.50 lakhs |
| Total Income: | ₹17,905.38 lakhs | ₹20,224.04 lakhs |
| Profit Before Tax: | ₹1,573.40 lakhs | ₹2,107.47 lakhs |
| Net Profit: | ₹1,234.83 lakhs | ₹1,627.38 lakhs |
| Basic EPS (₹): | ₹1.30 | ₹1.71 |
| Diluted EPS (₹): | ₹1.29 | ₹1.71 |
Order Book and Key Developments
As of June 30, 2026, the standalone order book stood at ₹2,156.44 crores, including ₹258.03 crores pertaining to service orders. Orders booked during the period from April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 were ₹194.28 crores. On a consolidated basis, the order book stood at ₹2,849.09 crores, including ₹243.67 crores pertaining to service orders, with orders booked during the same period amounting to ₹431.91 crores.
The Board also approved a Scheme of Arrangement on June 10, 2026, for the demerger of the Space, Meteorology and Hydrology Business of the company into Astra Space Technologies Private Limited on a going concern basis. The scheme has been filed with BSE and the National Stock Exchange for their No Objection and will become effective upon receipt of all requisite approvals. No effect of the scheme has been given in the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, pending such approvals.
Leadership Transition
The company also announced a significant leadership change. Mr. S. Gurunatha Reddy (DIN: 00003828) will cease to be Managing Director and Director of the company with effect from the close of business hours on September 30, 2026, to oversee the ongoing demerger of the Space and Meteorology business. The Board, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the appointment of Dr. M. V. Reddy (DIN: 00421401), presently serving as Joint Managing Director, as Managing Director with effect from October 1, 2026. The appointment is for the balance period of his existing tenure, approved up to April 29, 2028, and is subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Dr. M. V. Reddy holds a Graduate degree in Engineering (Electronics) and a Post Graduate degree in Business Administration, and has 34 years of experience in Marketing and Business operations in the Defence, Space, and Telecom segments in India and overseas markets. The company also announced that its 35th Annual General Meeting will be held on September 18, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means.
Historical Stock Returns for Astra Microwave Products
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.79% | -7.85% | -5.54% | +86.16% | +71.05% | +958.86% |
How will the demerger of the Space, Meteorology, and Hydrology business into Astra Space Technologies impact Astra Microwave's future revenue streams and valuation multiples?
What specific strategic initiatives has the new Managing Director, Dr. M. V. Reddy, outlined to reverse the current YoY decline in net profit and operating profitability?
Given the contraction in Q1FY27 revenue, does the current order book of ₹2,849.09 crores provide sufficient visibility for revenue recovery in Q2 and Q3 FY27?


































