BHEL Shares Dip 4% Ahead of Q1 Results; Analysts Expect Return to Profitability
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) shares fell nearly 4% to ₹238.88 on Tuesday as investors awaited Q1 results. Analysts predict a net profit of ₹70.48 crore, reversing last year's loss, with revenue expected to rise 22.3% to ₹6,705.00 crore. EBITDA is forecasted to turn positive at ₹194.00 crore. Order inflow estimates range from ₹11,000.00 to ₹15,000.00 crore, with the order book potentially exceeding ₹2 lakh crore. BHEL's stock has decreased 7% over the past month.

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) saw its shares decline nearly 4% to ₹238.88 on Tuesday as investors awaited the company's quarterly results for the April-June period. The state-owned engineering firm is expected to announce its first-quarter earnings later in the day.
Analyst Expectations
According to a CNBC-TV18 poll, analysts are optimistic about BHEL's financial performance:
- Net Profit: Projected at ₹70.48 crore, compared to a net loss of ₹211.4 crore in the same quarter last year.
- Revenue: Expected to increase by 22.3% year-on-year to ₹6,705.00 crore from ₹5,485.00 crore.
- EBITDA: Forecasted to turn positive at ₹194.00 crore, versus a loss of ₹169.00 crore in the base quarter.
Order Book and Future Prospects
The ordering activity remains a crucial factor for BHEL's growth. Analysts have provided varying estimates for the company's order inflow:
- Axis Capital projects orders worth ₹15,000.00 crore
- Nuvama estimates orders of ₹11,000.00 crore
Both figures represent a significant increase from the ₹9,488.00 crore orders received in the previous year. Additionally, analysts expect the order book to exceed ₹2 lakh crore, up from ₹1.33 lakh crore previously.
Stock Performance
BHEL's stock has experienced some volatility in recent times:
- The stock declined by nearly 4% ahead of the results announcement.
- Over the past month, BHEL shares have seen a 7% decrease in value.
Financial Trends
While we await the Q1 results, it's worth noting some key financial trends based on the most recent available data:
Metric | FY2025 | Change from Previous Year |
---|---|---|
Revenue | ₹28,804.80 crore | +17.86% |
Net Profit | ₹533.90 crore | +89.19% |
Operating Profit Margin (OPM) | 4.38% | Up from 2.56% |
Investors and analysts will be closely watching BHEL's Q1 results to see if the company can maintain its growth trajectory and meet the expectations of returning to profitability. The focus will likely be on order inflows, revenue growth, and margin improvements as key indicators of the company's performance in the challenging economic environment.
Historical Stock Returns for Bharat Heavy Electricals
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-3.32% | -0.68% | -6.38% | +17.16% | -16.54% | +572.27% |