Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Q4 25/26 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved highest-ever revenue and profitability in Q4 and FY 2025-2026, reflecting robust business fundamentals and diversified growth across all segments.

• Audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, were approved, with an unmodified audit opinion issued by the statutory auditors.

• Strong operational efficiency and cost management contributed to record financial performance.

• A final dividend of ₹0.50 per share was recommended, in addition to two interim dividends totaling ₹8.50 per share, making the total dividend for FY 2025-26 ₹9.00 per share.

Financial highlights

• Revenue from operations for FY 2025-2026 reached INR 5,215 crore (₹521,486.31 lakhs), up 12% year-over-year.

• EBITDA for the year was INR 1,666 crore, a 7% increase from the previous year.

• PAT stood at INR 1,393 crore (₹139,336.68 lakhs), up 6% year-over-year.

• Q4 revenue from operations was INR 1,460 crore, up 15% year-over-year; Q4 profit was INR 447 crore, impacted by exceptional items.

• Basic and diluted EPS for FY 2025-26 stood at ₹17.42 (standalone and consolidated).

Outlook and guidance

• Confident in sustaining long-term growth and value creation, with continued focus on operational excellence and digital capabilities.

• Targeting to maintain EBITDA margins around 30% in the long run.

• Primary growth expected from catering and tourism segments, with IT business aiming for increased non-convenience fee revenue.

• The company continues to monitor regulatory changes, including new labour codes, and has assessed no material impact on financials as of now.