Engineers India to Consider Dividend Announcement on Feb 26: Check Dividend History, Record Date and More

State-owned Engineers India Ltd (EIL) announced on Tuesday, February 17, that its board of directors is scheduled to meet on February 26, 2026, to review and potentially approve a second interim dividend for the financial year 2025–26.

The company has fixed March 6, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholders’ eligibility for the proposed dividend, if sanctioned during the board meeting.

As per the stock exchange filing, shareholders listed as beneficial owners in the depositories’ records at the close of business on the record date will qualify for dividends on shares held in electronic form. For those holding physical shares, the dividend will be credited to members whose names appear in the Register of Members on March 6.

EIL has also announced a trading window closure for its securities from February 17 to February 28, 2026. The window is set to reopen on March 2, 2026. During this period, all designated persons have been instructed to refrain from trading in EIL shares, in accordance with regulatory requirements.

EIL Dividend History

Engineers India Ltd has maintained a consistent dividend payout over recent years. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹1.00 per share in December 2025, followed by a final dividend of ₹2.00 per share in August 2025. Earlier in February 2025, an interim dividend of ₹2.00 per share was paid, while the final dividend for the fiscal year 2023–24 stood at ₹1.00 per share in August 2024. The upcoming interim dividend for March 6, 2026, is yet to be finalised, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to rewarding shareholders.

EIL Q3FY26 Financial Performance

The proposed dividend comes on the heels of a strong performance in the December quarter. For the third quarter ending December 2025, EIL posted a net profit of ₹347.2 crore, marking a more than threefold increase from ₹109 crore during the same period last year. Revenue surged 58.3% year-on-year to ₹1,210.2 crore, up from ₹764.5 crore, fueled by robust project execution and improved business momentum.

The company’s operating performance also saw substantial gains. EBITDA soared to ₹352.2 crore from ₹97.9 crore a year ago, while the EBITDA margin expanded sharply to 29.1% from 12.8%, reflecting an impressive 1,630 basis points year-on-year growth.

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