IRCTC Share Price in Focus After Q4 FY26 Earnings Results: Net Profit Down 8.9% YoY

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has released its audited consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026.  

The company reported a notable increase in total income but faced a decline in net profit for the March 2026 quarter. 

IRCTC Q4 FY26 Earnings Results 

IRCTC's total income for the March 2026 quarter rose by 14.8% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹1,526.24 crore, compared to ₹1,329.69 crore in the same period last year.  

Sequentially, the income saw a marginal increase of 0.5% from ₹1,519.23 crore in the December 2025 quarter. 

Despite the growth in income, the net profit (PAT) for the March 2026 quarter decreased by 8.9% YoY to ₹326.40 crore, down from ₹358.23 crore a year ago.  

On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, the net profit declined by 17.2% from ₹394.33 crore in the December 2025 quarter. 

Annual Performance for FY26 

For the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), IRCTC reported a total income of ₹5,475.16 crore, marking an 11.7% YoY increase from ₹4,903.86 crore in the previous year.  

The net profit for FY26 stood at ₹1,393.45 crore, reflecting a 6.0% YoY growth from ₹1,314.93 crore. 

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Dividend Announcement 

IRCTC has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share of face value ₹2 each, representing 25% of the paid-up share capital for FY26.  

This final dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. It is in addition to the first interim dividend of ₹5 and the second interim dividend of ₹3.50 paid in December 2025 and March 2026, respectively. 

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Share Price Performance  

As of May 26, 2026, at 3:30 PM, Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation share price on NSE was closed at ₹537.20 down by 0.12% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

IRCTC's financial results for the March 2026 quarter highlight a significant increase in total income, although net profit experienced a decline. The annual performance for FY26 shows growth in both income and profit, with a final dividend recommendation reflecting the company's commitment to shareholder returns. 

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