News Earnings Star Cement Q3FY26 Results: Revenue Up 22%, Net Profit Surges 723%, Declares ₹1 DividendStar Cement Q3FY26 Results: Revenue Up 22%, Net Profit Surges 723%, Declares ₹1 Dividend
Star Cement reported exceptional Q3FY26 performance with consolidated revenue growing 22.44% to ₹88,000.34 lakhs and net profit attributable to shareholders surging 723% to ₹7,492.10 lakhs. The Board declared a 2nd interim dividend of ₹1 per share and approved reclassification of 29 Chamaria Group members from promoter to public category, representing 6.052% shareholding.
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Star Cement has announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, showcasing exceptional performance across all key metrics. The cement manufacturer reported consolidated revenue of ₹88,000.34 lakhs, representing a significant 22.44% increase from ₹71,875.51 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Outstanding Financial Performance
The company's consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders reached ₹7,492.10 lakhs, marking an impressive 723% surge from ₹905.95 lakhs in the same quarter last year. This exceptional growth demonstrates the company's enhanced operational efficiency and market execution capabilities.
| Financial Metric | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Revenue | ₹88,000.34 lakhs | ₹71,875.51 lakhs | 22.44% |
| Net Profit (Shareholders) | ₹7,492.10 lakhs | ₹905.95 lakhs | 723% |
| Standalone Revenue | ₹53,183.28 lakhs | ₹45,115.99 lakhs | 17.89% |
| Standalone Net Profit | ₹2,311.30 lakhs | ₹(4,430.85) lakhs | Positive turnaround |
Board Meeting and Regulatory Compliance
The Board of Directors convened on February 6, 2026, to approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The results were prepared in accordance with Regulation 30 and 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, following recommendations from the Audit Committee.
Dividend Declaration and Corporate Actions
The Board of Directors declared a 2nd interim dividend of ₹1 per equity share (100% on face value of ₹1 each) for FY2025-26. The dividend will be paid to eligible shareholders within 30 days, on or before March 8, 2026. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has been fixed as February 12, 2026.
| Corporate Action | Details |
|---|---|
| 2nd Interim Dividend | ₹1 per share (100%) |
| Record Date | February 12, 2026 |
| Payment Date | On or before March 8, 2026 |
| Promoter Reclassification | 29 Chamaria Group members |
| Shares Reclassified | 2,44,60,037 shares (6.052%) |
Promoter Reclassification Initiative
In a significant corporate governance move, the Board approved the reclassification of 29 members of the 'Chamaria Group' from 'Promoter & Promoter Group' category to 'Public' category. The Chamaria Group collectively holds 2,44,60,037 shares, representing 6.052% of the total shareholding. The Board noted that the Chamaria Group fulfills the conditions enumerated in Clause 31A(3)(b) of SEBI LODR regulations.
Nine-Month Performance Overview
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Star Cement demonstrated consistent growth with consolidated revenue reaching ₹2,60,293.62 lakhs compared to ₹2,11,130.70 lakhs in the previous year. The consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders for the nine-month period stood at ₹24,532.59 lakhs, significantly higher than ₹4,583.67 lakhs in the corresponding period last year.
The company's earnings per share for the quarter stood at ₹1.85 on a consolidated basis, compared to ₹0.22 in the same quarter of the previous year, reflecting the substantial improvement in profitability and shareholder value creation.
Historical Stock Returns for Star Cement
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +0.63% | -1.71% | +0.47% | -26.53% | -0.61% | +121.50% |
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