HAL Q1 Results Preview: HAL is set to report its financial results on Tuesday, August 12. Analysts expect the defence PSU to stage a mixed performance for the April-June period, with double-digit percentage growth in revenue but a similar fall in the bottom line.
HAL Q1 Earnings Preview | How analysts expect defence PSU to perform
According to Zee Business research, HAL is estimated to register a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,287.3 crore for the quarter ended june 30, translating to a fall of 10.4 per cent from its net profit for the corresponding period a year ago.
The analysts peg the defence major's top line at Rs 4,960.6 crore, marking a 14.1 per cent rise on a year-on-year basis.
HAL Q1 results due on August 12 | How will PSU perform operationally?
HAL is estimated to register a 15.6 per cent year-on-year increase in its June-quarter EBITDA to Rs 1,144.8 crore, according to Zee Business research.
The analysts peg its margin -- a key measure of profitability -- at 23 per cent for the June quarter, up 21 basis points over the year-ago period.
HAL Q1 Earnings | Other key things to watch out for
HAL's quarterly margin is expected to be supported by the company's strong Rs 1.8 lakh crore order book, according to the research.
The analysts expect the company to benefit from a rising indigenisation trend and easing supply chain issues.
Investors will closely track the incoming HUL results for:
- Delivery status on Tejas MK1A
- Update on SU-30 avionics upgrade project
- Working capital cycle
HAL shares vs Nifty 50
HAL shares faced selling pressure on Tuesday, with the stock trading 2.1 per cent lower at Rs 4,354 apiece in afternoon deals on BSE.
Earlier in the day, the stock declined to as low as Rs 4,326.1 apiece on the brouse.
At the current level, HAL shares have gained 4.4 per cent so far in 2025, in line with a 3.6 per cent rise in the Nifty50 index.