CEAT Announced ₹35 Dividend for FY26: Share Price Jumps Over 5%

CEAT share price jumped sharply on April 29 after the company reported strong fourth-quarter results and announced a dividend for FY26. The stock rose nearly 7% in morning trade and touched an intraday high of ₹3,949.90, about 12% higher than the previous close.

CEAT Q4 FY26 Net Profit More Than Doubles

CEAT reported a strong earnings jump for the March 2026 quarter:

• Net profit: ₹243.8 crore vs ₹98.7 crore last year
• Revenue from operations: ₹4,218.89 crore vs ₹3,420.62 crore YoY
• Total expenses increased to ₹3,894.87 crore

The strong performance boosted investor sentiment and triggered buying in the stock.

CEAT Full-Year Performance

For FY26, the company delivered solid growth:

• Net profit: ₹697.24 crore vs ₹471.37 crore in FY25
• Revenue: ₹15,678 crore vs ₹13,217.87 crore last year

The company also crossed the ₹15,000-crore annual revenue milestone and gained market share in replacement and OEM segments.

₹35 Dividend Announcement

The board recommended a ₹35 dividend per share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. The dividend will be paid within 30 days after approval.

CEAT has maintained a consistent dividend history:

• ₹30 per share in 2024 and 2025
• ₹12 in 2023 and ₹3 in 2022

CEAT Dividend History and Yield

CEAT Limited has declared 22 dividends since July 2001, reflecting a consistent record of rewarding shareholders. Over the past 12 months, the company has paid a total equity dividend of ₹30 per share. At a share price of around ₹3,677, the stock offers a dividend yield of about 0.82%. In recent years, CEAT has steadily increased payouts, including ₹30 per share in 2024 and 2025, ₹12 in 2023, and ₹3 in 2022. Earlier years saw regular dividends typically ranging between ₹10 and ₹12, showing a long-term commitment to maintaining shareholder returns.

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Management Commentary and Outlook

Management said the company achieved strong growth across all segments, including international business, despite geopolitical challenges.

However, rising raw material costs and supply chain pressures may create short-term challenges. The company plans to manage this through pricing actions and cost control while continuing capacity expansion.

CEAT Share Price Movement

CEAT share price was trading at ₹3,720 on April 29, rising ₹203.30 or 5.78% during the day. The stock opened at ₹3,810 and touched an intraday high of ₹3,949.90 and a low of ₹3,705. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹15.01K crore and trades at a P/E ratio of 27.16. Over the past year, the stock has hit a 52-week high of ₹4,438 and a 52-week low of ₹3,000.50, while offering a dividend yield of 0.81% with a quarterly dividend amount of ₹7.53.

Conclusion

Strong earnings growth, improved margins, and the ₹35 dividend announcement helped CEAT shares rally sharply.

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