Shetron Limited Reports 85% Sequential Drop in Q3FY26 Net Profit Despite Revenue Growth
Shetron Limited reported Q3FY26 net profit of ₹37 lakhs, down 64.8% sequentially but up 85% year-over-year. Revenue from operations grew 7.4% YoY to ₹5,569 lakhs despite a 7.8% sequential decline. Nine-month performance showed consistent growth with net profit of ₹304 lakhs (up 7.4% YoY) and revenue of ₹18,489 lakhs (up 6.1% YoY). The metal packaging manufacturer maintained stable cost structure with material costs at ₹3,998 lakhs and employee expenses at ₹683 lakhs for the quarter.

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Shetron Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, revealing a mixed performance with revenue growth offset by a significant sequential decline in profitability. The metal packaging manufacturer's Board of Directors approved these results during a meeting held on February 7, 2026.
Quarterly Financial Performance
The company's Q3FY26 results showed contrasting trends when compared across different periods. While year-over-year growth remained positive, sequential performance indicated challenges in maintaining profit momentum.
| Financial Metric | Q3FY26 | Q2FY26 | Q3FY25 | QoQ Change | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ lakhs) | 5,569 | 6,041 | 5,184 | -7.8% | +7.4% |
| Net Profit (₹ lakhs) | 37 | 105 | 20 | -64.8% | +85.0% |
| Total Income (₹ lakhs) | 5,598 | 6,063 | 5,189 | -7.7% | +7.9% |
| Total Expenses (₹ lakhs) | 5,506 | 5,930 | 5,124 | -7.2% | +7.5% |
The company's revenue from operations reached ₹5,569 lakhs in Q3FY26, representing a 7.4% increase from ₹5,184 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. However, this marked a 7.8% sequential decline from ₹6,041 lakhs recorded in Q2FY26. Including other income of ₹29 lakhs, total income for the quarter stood at ₹5,598 lakhs.
Profitability Analysis
Net profit for Q3FY26 was ₹37 lakhs, showing significant volatility across comparison periods. While this represented an 85% year-over-year improvement from ₹20 lakhs in Q3FY25, it marked a substantial 64.8% sequential decline from ₹105 lakhs in Q2FY26. The profit before tax stood at ₹92 lakhs, with current tax expenses of ₹55 lakhs.
Cost Structure and Expenses
Total expenses for Q3FY26 amounted to ₹5,506 lakhs, up 7.5% year-over-year from ₹5,124 lakhs. The major expense components included:
- Cost of Material Consumed: ₹3,998 lakhs (72.6% of total expenses)
- Employee Benefits Expense: ₹683 lakhs, up from ₹642 lakhs in Q3FY25
- Finance Costs: ₹173 lakhs, down from ₹193 lakhs in the previous year
- Other Expenses: ₹545 lakhs, compared to ₹616 lakhs in Q3FY25
- Depreciation and Amortisation: ₹150 lakhs, relatively stable from ₹151 lakhs
Nine-Month Performance
The company's nine-month performance showed more consistent growth trends compared to quarterly fluctuations. For the period ended December 31, 2025, Shetron achieved stronger overall results.
| Nine-Month Metrics | FY26 (9M) | FY25 (9M) | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ lakhs) | 18,489 | 17,432 | +6.1% |
| Net Profit (₹ lakhs) | 304 | 283 | +7.4% |
| Total Income (₹ lakhs) | 18,576 | 17,487 | +6.2% |
| Total Expenses (₹ lakhs) | 18,117 | 17,079 | +6.1% |
Revenue from operations for the nine-month period reached ₹18,489 lakhs, marking a 6.1% increase from ₹17,432 lakhs in the corresponding period of FY25. Net profit for the nine months stood at ₹304 lakhs, representing a 7.4% growth from ₹283 lakhs in the previous year.
Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure
The company maintained its paid-up equity share capital at ₹900 lakhs, with a face value of ₹10 per share. Earnings per share for Q3FY26 stood at ₹0.41 (both basic and diluted), compared to ₹1.17 in Q2FY26 and ₹0.22 in Q3FY25. For the nine-month period, EPS reached ₹3.38, up from ₹3.14 in the corresponding period last year.
Shetron Limited operates in the metal packaging segment and reports its results under a single business segment. The company's registered office is located at Plot No.1, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Hosur Road, Bangalore, and the results were subject to limited review by statutory auditors N. Naresh and Co., Chartered Accountants.
Historical Stock Returns for Shetron
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.01% | +5.24% | -4.48% | -17.34% | -32.72% | +432.07% |





























