Paras Defence Shares in Focus; Declares 1:2 Stock Split, Dividend; Q4FY25 Net Profit Jumps 97%

Paras Defence and Space Technologies share price traded at ₹1,317.15, down ₹48.10 or 3.52% at 9:50 AM on the BSE from the previous close of ₹1,365.25. The stock opened marginally higher at ₹1,365.30 and hit an intraday high of ₹1,387.30 before dipping to a low of ₹1,300.60.

Stock Split and Final Dividend

In a strategic move aimed at increasing liquidity and retail investor participation, Paras Defence’s board approved a stock split in a 1:2 ratio. This means each equity share of face value ₹10 will be split into two shares of ₹5 each, subject to shareholder approval via electronic voting.

The company stated the record date for the stock split would be announced later, after completing the necessary approvals.

Additionally, the board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share (post-split) for the financial year ending March 31, 2025. This marks the company’s first-ever stock split and dividend declaration.

Q4FY25 Financial Performance

Paras Defence delivered a stellar set of Q4 results, with net profit surging by 97% year-on-year to ₹19.7 crore, compared to ₹10 crore in the same period last year.

Revenue rose by 35.8% YoY to reach ₹108.2 crore, reflecting strong demand for its defence and aerospace solutions. Operational efficiency also improved significantly, with EBITDA jumping to ₹28.3 crore from ₹3.4 crore a year ago.

EBITDA margins expanded nearly 10 percentage points, from 15.6% to 26.2%, showcasing the company’s focus on profitability and cost control.

Read More: Adani Enterprises Shares in Focus: Revenue and PAT Surged in Q4FY25.

Share Price Performance

Paras Defence shares reacted positively to the announcement. On April 30, the stock opened at ₹1,384, touched an intraday high of ₹1,469, and closed 2.11% higher at ₹1,365.25 on the BSE. The company’s market capitalisation now stands at approximately ₹5,501.09 crore.

The stock has shown impressive momentum:

• +25% in the last 5 days

• +37% over the past month

• +30% in the past six months

• +33% year-to-date (YTD)

Conclusion

With its first-ever stock split and dividend declaration, coupled with strong earnings growth, Paras Defence continues to position itself as a key player in India’s defense and aerospace sector. Investors will be closely watching further developments, including the record dates for dividend and stock split approval.

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