Balmer Lawrie share price has come in focus in today’s trading session. The company has reported a 9.55% year-on-year decline in net profit for the quarter ended September 2025 (Q2FY26). The company posted a net profit of ₹56.56 crore, compared to ₹62.53 crore in the same quarter last year, mainly due to weaker margins and slightly lower revenue.
The company’s sales fell marginally by 0.54% to ₹635.44 crore in Q2FY26 as against ₹638.91 crore in Q2FY25. Despite relatively stable revenue, profitability took a hit due to higher costs and a decline in operating performance.
| Particulars (₹ crore) | Q2FY26 (Sep 2025) | Q2FY25 (Sep 2024) | % Change (YoY) |
| Sales | 635.44 | 638.91 | -0.54% |
| Operating Profit Margin (OPM %) | 10.62 | 10.97 | — |
| Profit Before Depreciation & Tax (PBDT) | 71.07 | 76.51 | -7% |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 55.50 | 62.23 | -11% |
| Net Profit (PAT) | 56.56 | 62.53 | -9.55% |
The operating profit margin (OPM) declined slightly to 10.62% from 10.97% a year earlier, indicating some pressure on cost efficiency. The profit before tax (PBT) dropped 11% year-on-year to ₹55.50 crore, while PBDT fell 7% to ₹71.07 crore, reflecting a moderation in operating profitability.
The fall in margins and profitability suggests that while Balmer Lawrie maintained its revenue base, higher input or administrative costs may have weighed on the bottom line.
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Overall, Balmer Lawrie’s Q2FY26 performance shows modest pressure on profitability despite stable sales. The company’s near-flat revenue and reduced margins point to a cautious operating environment. Investors will be watching upcoming quarters to see if the company can recover profitability through cost optimization and stronger volume growth.
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Published on: Nov 7, 2025, 12:30 PM IST
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