SKF India Ltd. witnessed a sharp rally in its stock price, gaining up to 8% on May 16, 2025, after reporting robust fourth-quarter earnings. The company’s cost-control measures contributed to a margin beat, reinforcing investor confidence in its operational efficiency.
For Q4FY25, SKF India posted a 16% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit, reaching ₹203 crore, compared to ₹175 crore in the same period last year. Sequentially, the profit surged 85% from ₹109.5 crore in Q3FY25.
Revenue for the quarter stood at ₹1,213 crore, reflecting a 1% YoY growth from ₹1,203 crore in Q4FY24. However, sequentially, revenue declined 3% from ₹1,256 crore in the previous quarter.
SKF India’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose 33% YoY to ₹284 crore, compared to ₹213 crore in Q4FY24. The company’s gross margin expanded to 49%, up from 41% in the same quarter last year and 33% in the previous quarter, reflecting improved cost efficiency.
The company’s board of directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹14.5 per equity share, reaffirming its commitment to shareholder returns.
Following the earnings announcement, SKF India shares surged to an intraday high of ₹4,688, before settling 5.75% higher at ₹4,572.9 on the BSE.
SKF India continues to strengthen its position in the abrasives and bearings industry, leveraging its five technology platforms—bearings and units, seals, lubrication, condition monitoring, and maintenance services—to drive sustainable growth.
