NALCO Reports ₹1,430 Crore Net Profit in Q2 FY26

National Aluminium Company (NALCO) announced its Q2 FY26 results on November 7, reporting strong profit growth and improved operating margins. The company also declared its first interim dividend for the financial year.

Key Financial Highlights

• Net Profit: ₹1,430 crore vs ₹1,046 crore in Q2 FY25
• Revenue: ₹4,292 crore, up 7.3% YoY from ₹4,001 crore
• EBITDA: ₹1,932.9 crore vs ₹1,549.4 crore last year
• EBITDA Margin: 45% vs 38.7% in Q2 FY25

The margin expansion reflects cost control measures and stable realisations during the quarter.

Dividend Announcement

NALCO’s board approved a first interim dividend of ₹4 per share (80% on face value of ₹5 each) for FY26.

• Record Date: November 14, 2025
• Payment Date: On or before December 6, 2025

The dividend underscores the company’s commitment to shareholder returns.

Operational Overview

NALCO continues to focus on operational efficiency and capacity utilisation to sustain profitability. The company highlighted progress in cost optimisation and strategic initiatives to strengthen its position in the aluminium and alumina markets.

NALCO Share Price Performance

On November 7, 2025, NALCO share price opened at ₹228.00, compared to the previous close of ₹230.59. During the session, the stock touched a high of ₹238.10 and a low of ₹228.00 before closing at ₹234.73, up by 1.74% at the end of the trading day.

The stock recorded a traded volume of 122.50 lakh shares and a traded value of ₹287.06 crore on the NSE. The market capitalisation stood at ₹43,089.22 crore. Over the past 52 weeks, National Aluminium Company has hit a high of ₹262.99 and a low of ₹137.75. The stock is currently trading at a P/E ratio of 7.32.

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Conclusion

NALCO delivered strong Q2 FY26 results with higher profit and improved margins, supported by operational efficiency. With an interim dividend announcement and steady revenue growth, the company remains focused on sustaining performance in the aluminium sector.

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