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Fortis Healthcare profit hits ₹1,064 crore as hospital revenue jumps

Annual revenue reached ₹9,128 crore, led by a 19.1% gain in hospital income, with the board declaring a dividend of ₹1 per share.

7 earlier stories on Fortis Healthcare Ltd.
Mkt cap₹72,083 cr
P/E69.19×
ROE8.68%
Debt / eq.0.25
Div yld0.10%
₹1,064 cr Consolidated net profit for FY26.

What's new

  • Annual revenue reached ₹9,128 crore, up 17.3% compared to the prior year.
  • Hospital business revenue rose 19.1% to ₹7,773 crore, with operating margins hitting 22.2%.
  • Diagnostics unit revenue grew 8.5% to ₹1,527 crore, with operating margins at 23.6%.

Why this matters

Fortis grew income while keeping costs under tighter control across both major business divisions. The double-digit net profit jump signals that the company is successfully converting higher hospital utilization into actual cash.

What we're watching

  • Sustainability of hospital operating margins above 22%.
  • Capex plans for new hospital capacity.
  • Future growth rates in the diagnostics unit.

The full read

Fortis Healthcare closed FY26 with consolidated revenue of ₹9,128 crore, marking a 17.3% increase. Net profit rose 31.5% to ₹1,064 crore. The hospital division surged 19.1% to ₹7,773 crore, anchored by an operating margin of 22.2%. Diagnostics revenue added ₹1,527 crore at a 23.6% margin. It is a clean year. By delivering these gains, the company has effectively translated hospital throughput into realized earnings growth that sits well within the expected corridor defined by recent analyst guidance and industry-wide demand trends. The board has also recommended a final dividend of ₹1 per share. The open question remains: how much further can management push these operating percentages before they hit a ceiling in a competitive market? It remains to be seen.

Questions answered

What dividend did the board approve?
The board recommended a final dividend of ₹1 per share.
Which division grew faster?
The hospital business grew revenue by 19.1%, outpacing the diagnostics unit's 8.5% growth.
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Company snapshot

Fortis Healthcare Ltd.

Hospitals
₹73,586 cr
P/E 70.63×

Latest quarter · Mar 2026

Sales₹2,365 cr
Net profit₹265 cr
Op. margin+22.5%
EPS₹3.52

Strength & growth

Debt / equity0.25×
Current ratio0.92×
Sales CAGR+8.1%
EPS CAGR+42.3%
Financials via Tijori — a research aid, not investment advice.FORTIS on Tijori
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