How did the annual performance compare to the previous year?

Aries Agro saw a 26.5% increase in net profit to **₹42.37 crore** and revenue growth to **₹956.88 crore**, up from **₹804.39 crore** in the prior year.

What is the total dividend payout?

The board recommended a total dividend of **₹2.50** per share. This consists of a **₹1.50** regular dividend and a **₹1.00** special dividend.

Did the company remain profitable in the final quarter?

No, the company recorded a consolidated net loss of **₹4.79 crore** for the final quarter. This is slightly wider than the **₹3.91 crore** loss reported in the same period last year.

Why did the company issue a special dividend?

The board declared the **₹1.00** special dividend to mark the company's growth and expansion milestones.

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Aries Agro profit climbs 26% as board declares special dividend

Annual profit reached ₹42.37 cr on revenue of ₹956.88 cr, though the company posted a seasonal loss in the final quarter.

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ARIES 29 May 2026 · 1:28 AM IST Verify on BSE · NSE

Mkt cap₹473 cr

P/E10.85×

ROE11.57%

Debt / eq.0.15

Div yld0.33%

₹42.37 cr Consolidated net profit for FY26.

What's new

Annual net profit rose 26.5% to ₹42.37 cr.
Revenue reached ₹956.88 cr for the fiscal year.
Board recommended a ₹2.50 per share dividend, including a ₹1.00 special payout.

Why this matters

The annual growth numbers show stability, but the Q4 loss tracks with the seasonal nature of the agricultural sector. The decision to pay a special dividend indicates management expects sufficient cash flow despite the quarterly dip.

What we're watching

Whether the company can mitigate Q4 seasonal losses in the coming year.
Sustainability of revenue growth beyond the ₹956.88 cr mark.
Impact of the dividend payout on the company's cash reserves.

The full read

Aries Agro closed the fiscal year with a 26.5% jump in net profit to ₹42.37 crore. Revenue grew to ₹956.88 crore, up from ₹804.39 crore in the previous year.

Seasonal losses persist.

The company posted a ₹4.79 crore loss in the final quarter, a slight widening from the ₹3.91 crore loss seen in the same period last year. Management attributed the quarterly performance to agricultural seasonal trends. To signal confidence, the board recommended a total dividend of ₹2.50 per share, which includes a ₹1.00 special dividend. For a company with a market capitalization of ₹473 crore, this payout reflects a focus on returning cash to shareholders. The annual performance is stable, but the quarterly volatility remains a recurring feature of the business model that investors must weigh against the dividend yield.

Questions answered

How did the annual performance compare to the previous year?: Aries Agro saw a 26.5% increase in net profit to ₹42.37 crore and revenue growth to ₹956.88 crore, up from ₹804.39 crore in the prior year.
What is the total dividend payout?: The board recommended a total dividend of ₹2.50 per share. This consists of a ₹1.50 regular dividend and a ₹1.00 special dividend.
Did the company remain profitable in the final quarter?: No, the company recorded a consolidated net loss of ₹4.79 crore for the final quarter. This is slightly wider than the ₹3.91 crore loss reported in the same period last year.
Why did the company issue a special dividend?: The board declared the ₹1.00 special dividend to mark the company's growth and expansion milestones.

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