Orient Cement FY25 Profit Down YoY; Declares ₹0.50 Dividend

Orient Cement announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue Performance 

In Q4 FY25, the company recorded a total income of ₹83,284.11 lakh, registering a sequential rise from ₹64,586.58 lakh in the previous quarter. However, on a year-over-year basis, the income was lower than ₹89,553.76 lakh reported in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations for the March 2025 quarter stood at ₹82,518.78 lakh. 

For the full year FY25, total income came in at ₹2,72,869.72 lakh, while revenue from operations was ₹2,70,883.37 lakh, as compared to ₹3,20,060.94 lakh and ₹3,18,508.98 lakh, respectively, in FY24, indicating a decline over the previous year. 

Profitability Trends 

Net profit in Q4 FY25 stood at ₹4,207.00 lakh, showing an improvement from ₹1,014.11 lakh in Q3 FY25. However, the figure was considerably lower than ₹6,819.98 lakh earned in the same quarter last year, pointing to profitability pressure on a YoY basis.  

For the full financial year, the company reported a net profit of ₹9,124.64 lakh, down from ₹17,485.27 lakh in FY24. 

Dividend Announcement 

The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share of ₹1 each (50%) for FY25. The company stated that this dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). If approved, the dividend will be paid/dispatched within 30 days from the date of declaration. 

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Orient Cement Share Price Performance 

On April 15, 2025, Orient Cement share price opened at ₹352.10, up from its previous close of ₹357.80. At 1:07 PM, the share price of Orient Cement was trading at ₹358.50, up by 0.20 % on the NSE. 

Conclusion 

While Orient Cement delivered sequential growth in revenue and quarterly profit recovery, its annual performance showed a downward trend, both in income and profit. The proposed dividend signals management’s confidence despite a challenging year. 

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