VST Industries (509966) Q3 24/25 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue from operations for the quarter ended 31-Dec-2024 was ₹46,842 lakhs, up from ₹45,996 lakhs in the previous quarter and ₹46,768 lakhs in the same quarter last year.

• Profit after tax for the quarter was ₹4,770 lakhs, compared to ₹5,401 lakhs in the previous quarter and ₹23,741 lakhs in the same quarter last year, which included an exceptional gain.

• Total comprehensive income for the quarter was ₹4,770 lakhs, reflecting a decrease from the previous quarter and a significant drop year-over-year due to non-recurring items.

Financial highlights

• Total income for the quarter was ₹46,905 lakhs, compared to ₹47,714 lakhs in the same quarter last year.

• Expenses for the quarter were ₹40,437 lakhs, up from ₹40,612 lakhs in the same quarter last year.

• Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was ₹2.80, restated for the bonus issue, compared to ₹3.16 in the same quarter last year.

Outlook and guidance

• The company operates in a single segment: tobacco and related products, and reviews business performance at the overall company level.