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Hindustan Zinc Limited Q2 25/26 earnings summary

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Q2 25/26 earnings summary17 Oct, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved record second quarter and first half mined metal production, with the lowest zinc cost of production in five years and record EBITDA and profit after tax.

  • Became the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals, reinforcing global leadership in responsible mining.

  • Maintained fatality-free operations and advanced decarbonization with major EV and LNG logistics initiatives.

  • Included in Nifty 100 and Nifty Next 50 indices, with total shareholder returns of 7% in 2Q, outperforming the Nifty 100.

  • Unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, were approved by the Board on October 17, 2025.

Financial highlights

  • Second quarter revenue from operations reached ₹8,549 crore, up 10% sequentially and 4% year-over-year, with H1 FY26 revenue at ₹15,873 crore.

  • Second quarter EBITDA was ₹4,467 crore, up 16% sequentially and 7% year-over-year, with a margin of 52%.

  • Profit after tax for Q2 was ₹2,649 crore, up 19% quarter-on-quarter and 14% year-over-year; H1 FY26 net profit was ₹4,883 crore.

  • Basic EPS for H1 FY26 stood at ₹11.56 (consolidated).

  • Interim dividend of ₹10 per share (₹4,225 crore) declared in June 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY 2026 refined metal guidance revised to 1,075,000 ±10,000 tonnes; silver guidance to 680 ±10 tonnes, reflecting lower plant availability and silver input in H1.

  • Full year zinc cost guidance revised down to around $1,000 per tonne, ahead of earlier FY 2027 target.

  • CapEx guidance for FY 2026 set at $350–400 million, including major growth projects.

  • Management maintains that recent short seller allegations are baseless and require no adjustments to financials.

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Hindustan Zinc Limited is an Indian mining and resources company specializing in the production of zinc, lead, and silver. The company operates several mines and smelting facilities, producing refined metals that are essential for various industrial applications, including construction, automotive, and electronics. Hindustan Zinc focuses on sustainable mining practices and is one of the largest integrated producers of zinc and lead in India, contributing to the global supply of these critical metals. The company is headquartered in Udaipur, India, and its shares are listed on the BSE and NSE.

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