Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has reported an 8% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit, amounting to ₹3,977 crore for the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2025. Despite the dip, the company exceeded market expectations, showcasing resilience amid supply chain challenges.
Key Financial Highlights:
- Net Profit: ₹3,977 crore, down 8% YoY from ₹4,309 crore in Q4 FY24.
- Revenue from Operations: ₹13,700 crore, marking a 7.2% decline from ₹14,769 crore in the previous fiscal.
- EBITDA: ₹5,292 crore, reflecting a 10.2% YoY decline.
- EBITDA Margin: Narrowed by 140 basis points, settling at 38.6%.
- Order Book: ₹1.84 lakh crore, with new manufacturing contracts worth ₹1.02 lakh crore.
- Dividend Announcement: HAL’s board declared a ₹25 per equity share interim dividend.
Market Performance & Future Outlook
HAL’s stock price surged by 3.68%, closing at ₹4,780 per share on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The company remains optimistic about future growth, with new defence contracts and strategic investments bolstering its long-term outlook.
Despite supply delays in Tejas Mk 1A light combat aircraft, HAL secured orders worth ₹62,700 crore for the supply of 156 light combat helicopters called ‘Prachand’.
With India’s defence exports reaching ₹23,622 crore in FY25, HAL continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening the country’s aerospace and defence sector.
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