Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) Q4 25/26 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record throughput of 5.58 million TEUs in FY 2026, up 9.6% year-over-year, with EXIM growth at 8% and domestic at 14.6%.

• Standalone and consolidated audited financial results for FY 2025-26 were approved, with unmodified audit opinions issued for both.

• Board approved a total dividend of INR 8.6 per share (172% of par value) for FY 2026.

• Faced significant challenges from global trade disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and currency fluctuations impacting EXIM and domestic volumes.

• Final dividend of ₹1.00 per share (20%) declared, in addition to three interim dividends paid during the year.

Financial highlights

• Standalone revenue from operations for FY 2025-26 was ₹9,059.45 crore, up from ₹8,863.37 crore year-over-year.

• Rail freight margin rose from 25.65% to 27.16%, and operating margin increased from 29.99% to 30.89%.

• Operating income grew by 2.2% year-over-year, while PAT declined by 4.5% due to lower domestic demand and supply chain issues.

• Standalone net profit after tax for FY 2025-26 was ₹1,221.81 crore, compared to ₹1,271.98 crore in FY 2024-25.

• EBITDA margin maintained at 24.33% in FY 2026, compared to 24.98% in FY 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• FY 2027 guidance: EXIM volume growth at 8%, domestic at 15%, overall at 9.5%.

• Guidance is conservative due to ongoing geopolitical risks; mid-year review planned.

• No long-term forecasts provided until market conditions stabilize.

• No material impact from the enactment of New Labour Codes, 2025 on current financials; company will monitor future regulatory developments.