Coal India Q1 profit flat, dividend unchanged
Revenue rose to ₹46,255 cr but net profit barely budged. The ₹5.50 interim dividend matches last year's first payout, a routine start to FY27.
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- Q1 revenue ₹46,255 cr, up from ₹42,919 cr year-on-year.
- Net profit ₹8,850 cr, almost flat against ₹8,788 cr.
- First interim dividend ₹5.50 per share, record date 31 July 2026.
Why this matters
Both the earnings and dividend are in line with prior periods. For a stock trading at a trailing P/E of 8.6, the unchanged payout signals continuity but no catalyst. The quarter adds no material information beyond routine compliance.
What we're watching
- Whether the full-year dividend progression follows the ₹5.50 first interim pattern.
- Any update on Coal India's renewable capex plans flagged in earlier quarters.
- Production volume data for the monsoon quarter: Q1 is typically seasonally weak.
The full read
Coal India's Q1 is a non-event. Revenue came in at ₹46,255 crore, up from ₹42,919 crore a year earlier, but net profit was nearly flat at ₹8,850 crore versus ₹8,788 crore. The first interim dividend of ₹5.50 per share matches last year's first interim exactly. Nothing suggests a change in payout policy or earnings momentum. For a stock on a trailing P/E of 8.6, the market already knew the numbers. This is routine quarterly compliance.
Questions answered
- How much is the interim dividend and when is the record date?
- The board declared a first interim dividend of ₹5.50 per share for FY27. The record date is 31 July 2026, and the dividend will be paid electronically by 25 August 2026.
- How did Q1 profit compare to the same quarter last year?
- Net profit was ₹8,850 crore compared with ₹8,788 crore in Q1 last year, a marginal increase of less than 1%.
- Does this dividend change signal a change in dividend policy?
- No. The quantum is identical to the first interim dividend declared in FY26, indicating a continuation of the existing payout approach. The company made no mention of a policy change.
- What was the revenue in the quarter?
- Consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹46,255 crore, up from ₹42,919 crore in the year-ago quarter, a growth of about 7.8%.
- Why is this filing considered low price-moving potential?
- Both the earnings and dividend are in line with prior trends and market expectations. No material new information was disclosed, making it a routine quarterly compliance event.
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