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News Topical, Digital Desk : Defence sector government company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has released the results for the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26. Along with the results, the company has also announced dividend for shareholders. On an annual basis, the company has performed brilliantly during the June quarter. Growth has been seen in profits and income on a year-on-year basis. But, these figures have been above estimates.
How much dividend has been announced for shareholders?
The board meeting of BEL has approved the proposal for a final dividend of 90% (Rs 0.90 per share) for the financial year 2024-25. However, approval for this will be taken in the general annual meeting.
How were the quarterly results of BEL? Income: During the April-June quarter, the company's income was Rs 4,417 crore. It was estimated to be Rs 4,648 crore. In the same quarter of the previous financial year, the company had an income of Rs 4,198 crore.
Profit: Talking about profit, the company has made a profit of Rs 969 crore in the June quarter. It was estimated to be Rs 887 crore. The profit in the same quarter last year was Rs 776 crore.
EBITDA: Talking about operating profit, EBITDA in the June quarter was Rs 1,240 crore. It was estimated to be Rs 1,119 crore. It was at Rs 937 crore during the first quarter of the financial year 2025.
Margin: Talking about margin, there has been improvement in this too. In the June quarter, the company's margin was 28.1% as against 24%. In the same quarter of the previous financial year, the margin of this government company was 22.3%.
What is the outlook? BEL's management is optimistic about the company's future. Strong order book and continuous focus on research and development have been described as the main basis of the company's growth. BEL has existing contracts with Israeli companies. But, the management says that the ongoing conflicts in Israel have not had any major financial impact till the date of results.
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