Larsen & Toubro (LT) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved record quarterly order inflow of INR 1,356 billion (₹135,581 crore), up 17% YoY, with a balanced domestic and international mix and a record order book of INR 7.33 trillion (₹733,161 crore), up 30% YoY.

• Group revenues grew 10% YoY to INR 714 billion (₹71,450 crore), with recurring PAT up 31% YoY to INR 44 billion (₹4,406 crore); reported PAT declined due to a one-time INR 11.9 billion (₹1,191 crore) labor code provision.

• Net working capital to revenue ratio improved to 8.2%, a 450 bps YoY improvement.

• Return on equity improved to 16.5%, up 40 bps YoY.

Financial highlights

• Group EBITDA margin improved to 10.4% from 9.7% YoY, driven by operational efficiencies.

• Projects and manufacturing order inflows at INR 1,164 billion, up 18% YoY; domestic up 30%, international up 7%.

• Cash flow from operations (excluding Financial Services) at INR 79 billion for the quarter, up from INR 21 billion YoY.

• Exceptional item of INR 11.9 billion (₹1,191 crore) due to one-time provision for employee benefits from new labour codes.

Outlook and guidance

• Confident of exceeding 10% order inflow guidance for FY26, supported by a strong pipeline of INR 5.9 trillion.

• Revenue growth guidance of 15% for FY26 maintained, expecting Q4 ramp-up.

• Projects and manufacturing EBITDA margin target of 8.5% for FY26 reaffirmed.