NCC Share Price in Focus as Q1 FY26 Net Profit Declines but Order Book Remains Strong

NCC, the infrastructure major reported an 8.4% year on year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit at ₹192.1 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to ₹209.9 crore in the same period last year.

Revenue from operations for the quarter came in at ₹5,179 crore, down 6.3% YoY from ₹5,528 crore in Q1FY25. Operating performance also saw a slight dip, with EBITDA falling 4.3% to ₹457 crore, though EBITDA margin remained stable at 8.8% versus 8.6% in the year ago period.

Earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹3.03 for Q1FY26, lower than ₹3.20 in Q1FY25, reflecting the subdued financial performance.

NCC Strong Order Book Buoys Sentiment

Despite the earnings miss, the company’s robust order inflow provided a cushion. During the quarter, NCC secured new contracts worth ₹3,658 crore, including scope changes. As of June 30, 2025, the total consolidated order book stood at an impressive ₹70,087 crore, indicating a healthy project pipeline.

NCC Share Price Performance

NCC shares opened higher on Wednesday and touched an intraday high of ₹220.80. At 10:22 AM on the NSE the stock was trading at ₹217.17, up 2.92% from the previous close of ₹211.01. Despite the day's gains, the stock remains down about 22% year to date.

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Conclusion

While Q1 numbers fell short of expectations, the strong order inflow and steady margins suggest operational resilience. Investors appear to be focusing on NCC’s long term prospects, especially given the government’s continued push for infrastructure development.

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