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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 Q2 and H1 mine metal production, with Q2 FY26 revenue of ₹8,549 crore, EBITDA of ₹4,467 crore, and PAT of ₹2,649 crore, driven by operational excellence and cost leadership.

  • Silver contributed about 40% of overall profit, with prices at all-time highs (~$50/oz).

  • Maintained fatality-free operations, advanced ESG initiatives, and expanded renewable energy use.

  • Included in Nifty 100 and Nifty Next 50 indices, with total shareholder returns of 7% in Q2, 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

  • Q2 FY26 revenue from operations was ₹8,549 crore, up 10% QoQ and 4% YoY; H1 FY26 revenue was ₹15,873 crore.

  • Q2 FY26 EBITDA was ₹4,467 crore (up 16% QoQ, 7% YoY), with a margin of 52%; PAT was ₹2,649 crore (up 19% QoQ, 14% YoY).

  • H1 FY26 EBITDA was ₹8,328 crore (up 3% YoY), and PAT was ₹4,883 crore (up 5% YoY).

  • Basic EPS for H1 FY26 was ₹11.56 (consolidated); cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹8,155 crore.

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

Outlook and guidance

  • FY 2026 refined metal guidance revised to 1,075 ± 10,000 tons; silver guidance at 680 ± 10 tons.

  • Full-year zinc COP guidance revised down to ~$1,000/ton, ahead of earlier FY 2027 target.

  • Growth CapEx for FY 2026 set at $350–400 million; maintenance CapEx at $400 million.

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

Regulatory follow-up on short seller reports?
PDA 3: long-term strategic benefits?
Drivers for improved Debt-Equity Ratio?
Silver production strategy for H2 guidance
Refined metal output from tailings project?
Demerger status and valuation impact
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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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