Lotus Eye Hospital FY26 net profit falls 89% to ₹8.04 lakh
Lotus Eye Hospital and Institute Limited reported an 89.1% decline in net profit to ₹8.04 lakh for FY26, despite revenue rising 8.4% to ₹5,371.41 lakh. The Board approved the audited financial results, which received an unmodified opinion from statutory auditors M/s. Anbarasu & Jalapathi. Additionally, the Board reappointed Mr. P Vishnu Adithan as Internal Auditor for FY 2026-27.
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Lotus Eye Hospital and Institute Limited reported a sharp decline in profitability for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with net profit falling 89.1% to ₹8.04 lakh from ₹73.93 lakh in the previous year. The company's revenue from operations rose 8.4% to ₹5,371.41 lakh from ₹4,956.25 lakh in FY25, driven by higher operational activity. Total income for the year increased to ₹5,489.03 lakh from ₹5,086.38 lakh in the prior year.
Financial Performance
The company's expenses outpaced revenue growth, impacting the bottom line. Total expenses for FY26 increased to ₹5,493.98 lakh from ₹4,949.10 lakh in the previous year. Finance costs surged significantly to ₹85.92 lakh from ₹35.50 lakh, while depreciation and amortization expenses rose to ₹374.94 lakh from ₹300.68 lakh. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net loss of ₹31.95 lakh compared to a net profit of ₹25.23 lakh in the same quarter of the previous year.
Key Financial Metrics (FY26)
| Metric | FY26 (₹ in lakhs) | FY25 (₹ in lakhs) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 5,371.41 | 4,956.25 | +8.4% |
| Total income | 5,489.03 | 5,086.38 | +7.9% |
| Total expenses | 5,493.98 | 4,949.10 | +11.0% |
| Net profit | 8.04 | 73.93 | -89.1% |
| Earnings per share (Basic) | 0.04 | 0.36 | -88.9% |
Board Approvals and Auditor Report
The Board of Directors approved the standalone audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 26, 2026. M/s. Anbarasu & Jalapathi, Chartered Accountants, the statutory auditors, issued an audit report with an unmodified opinion. The report confirms that the financial results give a true and fair view in conformity with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
Governance and Appointments
In addition to the financial results, the Board approved the reappointment of Mr. P Vishnu Adithan, Chartered Accountant, as the Internal Auditor of the company for the financial year 2026-27. The company operates in a single segment, "Eye Care related sales and services," and does not have any subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures.
Historical Stock Returns for Lotus Eye Hospital
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.38% | +8.61% | +1.31% | +11.55% | +67.14% | +156.63% |
What specific measures will management take to curb the surge in finance costs and depreciation expenses?
Is the 8.4% revenue growth sustainable given the recent quarterly net loss reported?
How does the company plan to improve operational efficiency to align expense growth with revenue?
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