Coal India Q2 FY26 Earnings Results: Share Price Declines Despite ₹10.25 Dividend

Coal India Limited reported its financial results for the September quarter on October 29, 2025. The company’s performance fell short of expectations on major metrics, leading to a decline in share prices. However, it announced a second interim dividend, bringing some respite for investors.

Coal India Q2 FY26 Earnings Results

In Q2 FY2025-26, Coal India’s consolidated revenue declined by 3.2% year-on-year to ₹30,187 crore. While this was above ₹29,587 crore in poll projections, net profit came in significantly lower at ₹4,263 crore. In the same quarter last year, the net profit was ₹6,275 crore.

EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹6,716 crore, marking a 22% fall from the year-ago period. The margin declined by 580 basis points on a yearly basis to 22.2%, down from 27.8%. This performance indicates downward pressure on operational efficiency despite revenue remaining relatively stable.

Interim Dividend Announcement Brings Limited Cheer

Coal India’s Board declared a second interim dividend of ₹10.25 per equity share with a face value of ₹10 for FY2025-26. The record date for the dividend has been fixed as November 4, 2025, and the payment is expected by November 28, 2025. This dividend decision shows the company’s continued commitment to shareholder value even amid declining earnings.

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Coal India Share Price Reaction

Following the earnings announcement, Coal India shares declined by 1.99% on October 29, 2025, trading at ₹383.50. On a year-to-date basis, the stock has remained flat despite intermittent gains and declines through the year, indicating muted investor sentiment around the company’s performance.

Coal India Share Price Performance

On October 29, 2025, Coal India share price opened at ₹393.25 on NSE, above the previous close of ₹391.40. During the day, it surged to ₹399.30 and dipped to ₹381.65. The stock is trading at ₹383.90 as of 2:11 PM. The stock registered a moderate decline of 1.92%.

Over the past week, it has declined by 2.23%, over the past month, it has declined by 1.13%, and over the past 3 months, it has moved up by 2.91%.

Conclusion

Coal India’s Q2 results highlighted pressure on profitability and margins. Despite a modest revenue figure, the company missed expectations on most fronts. The announcement of a ₹10.25 dividend may provide some cushion for shareholders, but a weakening profit profile continues to weigh on investor confidence.

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