Seshasayee Paper FY26 Net Profit ₹67.78 Cr; Dividend ₹2/Share
Seshasayee Paper & Boards Limited reported a decline in its FY26 standalone net profit to ₹67.78 crores from ₹104.56 crores in the previous year, with revenue dropping to ₹1,710.17 crores. Consolidated net profit also fell to ₹82.53 crores. The Board recommended a dividend of ₹2.00 per share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval.
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Seshasayee Paper & Boards Limited announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors reviewed the results at meetings held on May 11, 2026 and May 12, 2026. The company reported a decline in annual net profit while recommending a dividend for the financial year.
Standalone Financial Performance
For the year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a standalone net profit after tax of ₹67.78 crores, compared to ₹104.56 crores in the previous year. Revenue from operations stood at ₹1710.17 crores for FY26, against ₹1754.11 crores in FY25. Total income for the year was ₹1759.65 crores, down from ₹1824.26 crores in the corresponding previous year. Basic and Diluted EPS for FY26 stood at ₹11.25, compared to ₹17.36 in FY25.
| Metric: | FY26 (₹ cr) | FY25 (₹ cr) | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 1710.17 | 1754.11 | Decline |
| Total Income | 1759.65 | 1824.26 | Decline |
| Net Profit After Tax | 67.78 | 104.56 | Decline |
| Basic EPS (₹) | 11.25 | 17.36 | Decline |
Consolidated Financial Performance
On a consolidated basis, net profit after tax for FY26 stood at ₹82.53 crores, compared to ₹109.17 crores in FY25. Total income decreased to ₹1759.20 crores from ₹1822.98 crores in the prior year. The Group's share of net profit from its associate, Ponni Sugars (Erode) Limited, amounted to ₹15.53 crores for FY26, up from ₹6.19 crores in the previous year.
| Metric: | FY26 (₹ cr) | FY25 (₹ cr) | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 1759.20 | 1822.98 | Decline |
| Net Profit After Tax | 82.53 | 109.17 | Decline |
| Basic EPS (₹) | 13.70 | 18.13 | Decline |
Dividend Recommendation
The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹2.00 per equity share of ₹2 each for the financial year 2025-26. This dividend is subject to approval by the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The record date for the dividend is June 10, 2026.
Segment and Other Updates
Paper remains the only reportable segment of operation for the company. Regarding the acquisition of Servalakshmi Paper Limited, the company disclosed that the NCLT, Chennai bench, approved the e-auction sale of assets as a Going Concern. While two appeals against this order were dismissed, one appeal remains reserved for orders by the NCLAT. The company continues steps for the revival of operations at the acquired facility.
Historical Stock Returns for Seshasayee Paper & Boards
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.03% | -2.17% | -14.27% | -3.92% | -20.50% | +28.99% |
When does Seshasayee Paper expect to recommence commercial operations at the acquired Servalakshmi Paper facility, and what incremental revenue contribution could it add to FY27 results?
Given the significant EBITDA margin compression from 5.02% to 3.98% in Q4 FY26, what cost optimization measures or pricing strategies is the company likely to implement to restore profitability in FY27?
With current borrowings reduced to zero from ₹81.86 crores in FY25, how might Seshasayee Paper deploy its strengthened balance sheet — through capacity expansion, acquisitions, or shareholder returns beyond the current ₹2 dividend?
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