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Hindustan Zinc Q2 26/27 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 26/27 earnings summary19 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Record Q2 FY27 revenue of ₹15,093 crore, EBITDA of ₹9,285 crore and net profit of ₹6,412 crore, supported by higher output, favorable prices and by-product realizations.
H1 FY27 revenue rose 77% YoY to ₹28,840 crore, EBITDA increased 108% to ₹17,359 crore and net profit rose 143% to ₹11,881 crore.
Record mined and refined metal output, lower Zinc costs and Silver’s 45% contribution to H1 profitability supported results.
Financial highlights
Q2 revenue from operations rose 77% YoY to ₹15,093 crore; EBITDA increased 108% to ₹9,285 crore and net profit rose 142% to ₹6,412 crore.
H1 revenue was ₹28,840 crore, up 77% YoY; EBITDA was ₹17,359 crore, up 108%; net profit was ₹11,881 crore, up 143%.
Q2 basic and diluted EPS were ₹15.18; H1 EPS was ₹28.12.
Q2 free cash flow before growth CapEx was ₹6,389 crore; quarter-end net cash was ₹11,268 crore.
Standalone Q2 revenue was ₹14,961 crore and net profit ₹6,317 crore; H1 revenue was ₹28,648 crore and net profit ₹11,742 crore.
Outlook and guidance
FY27 Zinc cost guidance was reduced to $825–$850/t from $975–$1,000/t; management expects delivery within the revised range despite geopolitical cost pressures.
FY27 saleable Silver guidance remains 680 tons; H1 total was 340 tons including Silver in concentrate sales, with H2 delivery expected in line with guidance.
FY27 CapEx outlook remains ₹5,000 crore, with higher spending expected in Q3 and Q4 as expansion activity advances.
Approved Debari expansion targets refined-metal capacity of 1.4 MTPA by 2QFY29, with investment of ₹12,000 crore; the 10 MTPA tailings plant targets 4QFY28 completion and investment of ₹3,823 crore.
Critical-block exploration is expected to conclude in Q3 FY29; resource indications and a business plan for the Gundlupet REE and Yttrium lease are expected in two to three years.
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Latest events from Hindustan Zinc
- Record output and zinc sales softened the impact of falling metal prices on profit.500188
Q4 98/99 - Record profit and exports marked FY1997-98, alongside lower debt and material risks.500188Q4 97/98
- Record zinc sales and higher profits accompanied debt-free financing and major expansion plans.500188Q4 99/00
- Record zinc output and sharply higher profit, tempered by water and project risks.500188Q4 00/01
- Record zinc sales and higher output could not offset falling zinc prices and sharply lower profit.500188Q4 01/02
- Higher output and lower costs lifted FY03 PAT to Rs 1,421.52 million despite weaker zinc prices.500188Q4 02/03
- Record zinc output and stronger prices lifted earnings as major capacity expansion advanced.500188Q4 03/04
- Record turnover and stronger zinc realizations lifted FY05 profit; major capacity additions advanced.500188Q4 04/05
- Record FY07 profits, debt-free finances and expansion toward one million tonnes.500188Q4 06/07
- Record earnings and expanded capacity set up the next phase of internally funded growth.500188Q4 05/06
Next Hindustan Zinc earnings date
Q3 26/2718 Jan, 2027
Hindustan Zinc
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Q3 26/2718 Jan, 2027
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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.