SKF India Q4 FY25 Earnings Results: Share Price Jumps 9% 

Shares of SKF India rose nearly 9% on May 16, following the release of strong financial results for the quarter ending March 2025 (Q4FY25). Investors are encouraged by the company’s final dividend declaration for the year. The stock touched an intraday high of ₹4,685.90 due to higher profits and better margins.

Q4 FY25 Financial Highlights

SKF India, known for its bearings and industrial solutions, reported a net profit of ₹275.65 crore for Q4FY25. This is a 20% increase from ₹230 crore in the same quarter last year.

• Revenue from operations was ₹1,213.4 crore, slightly up from ₹1,203.4 crore YoY.
• The company kept a tight control on costs, reducing total expenses to ₹950.8 crore, compared to ₹1,009.16 crore a year ago.
• As a result, EBITDA jumped 33% YoY to ₹284 crore from ₹213 crore.
• Compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where EBITDA was ₹121 crore, it more than doubled.

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Strong Improvement in Margins

The company also saw a big improvement in its gross margin, which rose to 49% in Q4FY25, compared to:

• 41% in Q4FY24
• 33% in Q3FY25

This growth reflects SKF’s focus on cost control and premium product offerings.

Final Dividend Declared

SKF India’s board has recommended a final dividend of ₹14.5 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. This move shows the company’s commitment to rewarding shareholders.

Stock Price Performance

Despite the recent surge, SKF India shares are still 36% below their 52-week high of ₹7,349, which was recorded in June 2024. However, the stock has recovered 32% from its 52-week low of ₹3,544, hit in February 2025.

Here's a quick look at the recent trend:

• October 2024 to February 2025: continuous decline
• March 2025: up 4.3%
• April 2025: up 1%
• May 2025 (so far): up over 18%

Still, the stock is down 19% over the past year.

About SKF India

Founded in 1923, SKF India has evolved from just making ball bearings to becoming a complete engineering solutions provider. It serves both the automotive and industrial sectors in India.

Conclusion

SKF India's strong Q4 performance, improved margins, and shareholder-friendly dividend policy signal a positive outlook. 

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