Vishnu Chemicals Q1FY26 PAT Rises 5.8% YoY to ₹32.2 Crore

Hyderabad, August 5, 2025 – Vishnu Chemicals Ltd (NSE: VISHNU, BSE: 516072) reported a resilient financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. There is a 5.8% year-on-year (YoY) increase in profit after tax (PAT) and consistent margins despite global tariff uncertainties.

Q1FY26 Financial Performance Snapshot

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India posted a marginal revenue growth of 2.4% YoY in the April–June quarter (Q1FY26), with revenue from operations at ₹346.9 crore, compared to ₹338.9 crore in Q1FY25. On a sequential basis, revenue declined 11.6% from ₹392.6 crore in Q4FY25.

• Gross margin improved by 81 basis points year-on-year to 45.6%, though it slipped 20 bps QoQ.
• EBITDA came in at ₹55.7 crore, broadly flat compared to ₹55.6 crore in Q1FY25, and down 13% from the previous quarter.
• EBITDA margin remained steady at 16.1%, declining marginally by 30 bps YoY and 20 bps QoQ.
• Profit After Tax (PAT) rose 5.8% YoY to ₹32.2 crore, though it declined 17.2% QoQ from ₹38.9 crore in Q4FY25.
• PAT margin stood at 9.3%, up 30 bps YoY, but down 60 bps sequentially.

Timestamp: Financials reviewed and approved on August 2, 2025.

Key Highlights

• Revenue growth was supported by strong domestic demand, with a domestic-to-export sales mix of 55:45.
• Despite sequential revenue softness, gross and EBITDA margins remained stable at 45.6% and 16.1% respectively.
• Manufacturing expenses dropped to 6.2% of revenue, down 107 bps YoY, reflecting improved operational efficiency.
• Shipping and forwarding costs increased to 5.8% of revenue due to rising ocean freight rates during May–June 2025.

Management’s Outlook

The Chairman and Managing Director noted that the company demonstrated strength in value delivery and margin stability despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop. The Joint Managing Director acknowledged the impact of tariff-induced demand softness and said the company is actively pursuing growth opportunities while maintaining its focus on operational excellence and capital efficiency.

Strategic Outlook

The company remains optimistic that a resolution in global trade tensions will unlock deferred demand during the rest of FY26. It continues to prioritise completion of ongoing projects and invest in backward integration and value-added segments to drive long-term profitability.

Upcoming Earnings Call

The management will host an earnings call on Friday, August 8, 2025. It will take place at 11:30 AM IST to discuss Q1FY26 performance and strategic initiatives.

Vishnu Chemicals Stock Performance

Vishnu Chemicals shares are trading at ₹491.80. This is a 1.09% dip on August 5, 2025, at 3:25 PM IST. Vishnu Chemicals shares have gained 14.6% in the last year, 22.8% in the year-to-date, and down 3.05% in the previous month.

Shares of Vishnu Chemicals Ltd opened at ₹498.05 and moved between a day’s low of ₹485.85 and a high of ₹507.90. The company’s market capitalisation stands at ₹3,310 crore, and the stock currently trades at a P/E ratio of 25.57. The 52-week high and low are ₹595.80 and ₹336.00, respectively.

About Vishnu Chemicals

Vishnu Chemicals Limited is a specialty chemicals manufacturer with strong leadership in Chromium and Barium-based products. The company serves over 50 countries. Vishnu Chemicals operates with a focus on integrated manufacturing, value-added innovation, and sustainable growth. It is listed on both the NSE and BSE.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/VISHNU_05082025121042_Press_Release_Q1FY26_Earnings_Release_Final_signed.pdf

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