Synopsis:
Kajaria Ceramics Limited, market leader in ceramics, reports 7.55% QoQ revenue growth and a 56.63% YoY net profit surge in Q2 FY26 results, and announced a dividend of ₹8 per equity share.
This Market leader Stock, engaged in manufacturing and trading ceramic and vitrified tiles, offering a broad portfolio from low-end to premium glazed tiles, with extensive distribution across India and global exports, jumped 2 percent after the company reported September quarterly results with a 56.63 percent YoY increase in net profit and announced a dividend of Rs. 8 per equity share.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 19,922.57 crores, the share of Kajaria Ceramics Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 1,264 per equity share, rising nearly 2.44 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,233.85. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 1,250.85 per equity share.
Q2 FY26 Result Walkthrough
Coming into the quarterly results of Kajaria Ceramics Limited, the company’s consolidated revenue from operations increased by 2.08 percent YOY, from Rs. 1,161.81 crore in Q2 FY25 to Rs. 1,186.01 crore in Q2 FY26, and grew by 7.55 percent QoQ from Rs. 1,102.74 crore in Q1 FY26. Kajaria Ceramics Limited generated 91.37 percent of its revenue from tile sales and 8.63 percent from other operating sales in Q2 FY26.
In Q2 FY26, Kajaria Ceramics Limited’s consolidated net profit increased by 56.63 percent YOY, reaching Rs. 133.98 crore compared to Rs. 85.54 crore during the same period last year. As compared to Q1 FY26, the net profit has increased by 21.46 percent, from Rs. 110.31 crore.
The basic earnings per share increased by 47.71 percent and stood at Rs. 8.39 as against Rs. 5.68 recorded in the same quarter in the previous year, FY2025. Kajaria Ceramics Limited’s revenue and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 10.54 percent and 3.38 percent, respectively, over the last five years.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 17.1 percent and 11.2 percent, respectively. Kajaria Ceramics Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 19.7, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.10x.
Dividend: Kajaria Ceramics Limited’s board of directors has recommended paying an interim dividend at the rate of 800 percent on the face value of paid-up equity shares of Rs. 1 each for the financial year 2025-26, which is a dividend of Rs. 8 per equity share. The record date for the dividend shall be Friday, October 24, 2025.
Company Overview
Kajaria Ceramics Limited was established in 1988 and is engaged in manufacturing and selling a wide range of ceramic and vitrified tiles, including wall, floor, and designer tiles. The company is engaged in operating nine manufacturing plants across India with advanced technology and automation, providing high-quality tiles for residential and commercial sectors.
The company is the largest manufacturer of tiles in India and ranks at number eight globally with an annual production capacity of 91 million square meters. It is engaged in expanding its product portfolio with innovative designs, eco-friendly production methods, and has a strong distribution network with over 1,850 dealers nationwide.
Kajaria Ceramics Limited is engaged in both domestic and international markets, exporting to over 35 countries. The company is engaged in continuous capacity expansion, research and development, and sustainability initiatives to maintain market leadership.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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