FDC ends FY26 with 2.7% revenue growth as Q4 profit surges
FDC reported a strong final quarter with revenue up 17% and profit up 122%, though annual figures remained modest.
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- Annual revenue grew 2.7% while profit rose 4.5% for FY26.
- Q4 revenue climbed 17% and profit jumped 122% compared to the same period last year.
- The company booked a one-time exceptional charge of ₹20.79 cr for labour code changes.
Why this matters
The quarterly surge provides a positive close to an otherwise flat fiscal year. Investors should note the impact of the ₹20.79 cr exceptional charge, which weighed on the annual bottom line.
What we're watching
- Whether the Q4 momentum carries into the new fiscal year.
- Management commentary on the impact of labour code adjustments.
- Sustainability of the recent profit gains.
The full read
FDC closed FY26 with mixed results. Annual revenue grew by a modest 2.7% and profit by 4.5%.
Then came the final quarter. Q4 revenue climbed 17% and profit surged 122% year-on-year, even after accounting for a one-time exceptional charge of ₹20.79 crore related to labour code changes. The auditors provided an unmodified opinion on the financials. This was a routine earnings disclosure, and the market had largely anticipated these figures. There were no unexpected strategic shifts or material surprises.
It is a late-stage recovery. The primary takeaway is a strong finish to a year of otherwise slow growth.
Questions answered
- How did FDC perform for the full fiscal year?
- FDC saw moderate growth with annual revenue rising 2.7% and profit increasing 4.5%.
- What drove the significant jump in Q4 profit?
- The company reported a 122% increase in Q4 profit compared to the same period last year, alongside a 17% rise in quarterly revenue.
- Did any one-time items affect the results?
- Yes, the company recorded an exceptional charge of ₹20.79 crore related to changes in labour codes.
- What is the auditor's view on these results?
- The auditors issued an unmodified opinion on both the standalone and consolidated financial statements.
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All notes on FDC →- 27 May 2026 · 3:15 PM IST FDC ends FY26 with 2.7% revenue growth as Q4 profit surges
- today FDC Ltd. closes FY26 with modest growth and a strong Q4 finish