ACC (ACC) Q1 26/27 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Q1 FY 2027 focused on disciplined, value-led growth, cost optimization, and quality earnings amid challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, with stable cement demand but industry-wide margin pressure from higher fuel and freight costs.

• Cement capacity reached 109 MTPA as of June 30, 2026, targeting 119 MTPA by FY 2027, with ongoing expansions and trial production at new plants.

• Trade sales and premium product share increased, while blended cement mix and clinker factor improved year-over-year.

• The Board approved the acquisition of a 26% stake in Amplus Andhra Power Private Limited for ₹53.1 million to secure captive renewable energy.

• Temporary suspension of older and certain manufacturing facilities was implemented to optimize costs and efficiency.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated revenue for Q1 FY 2027 was INR 9,500 crore, with EBITDA at INR 1,589 crore and EBITDA margin improving to 16.7%.

• PAT for Q1 FY 2027 was INR 660 crore, with EPS (diluted) at ₹2.32; EBITDA per ton at INR 931.

• Net cost reduced by INR 206 per metric ton sequentially; net operating cost at INR 4,241 per metric ton.

• Net worth at nearly INR 72,000 crore; cash and cash equivalents at ₹1,770 crore as of March 31, 2026.

• Ready Mix Concrete segment revenue was ₹501 crore, with segment results of ₹62 crore.

Outlook and guidance

• Targeting 8% volume growth for FY 2027, with trade volumes expected to remain above 75% of total sales.

• Guidance to achieve total cost of INR 4,250 per metric ton for FY 2027 and INR 4,000 per metric ton by FY 2028.

• Installed capacity to reach 119 million tons by end of FY 2027, with 8–10 million tons annual additions planned thereafter.

• Green power share to rise to 60% by FY 2028; WHRS capacity to increase to 376 MW.

• Management will continue to monitor market conditions and evaluate further modernization and optimization of production facilities.