Disappointing Quarterly Earnings Trigger Market Reaction Despite Annual Growth
MUMBAI: Shares of ACC Ltd. witnessed a sharp decline on Friday after the company reported a 20.39% year-on-year fall in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025. The stock plunged 5.48%, or Rs. 113.40, to Rs. 1954.60 on the BSE, reacting to the earnings announcement that fell short of investor expectations.
Stock Performance and Trading Activity
The scrip opened at Rs. 2068.05 and touched an intraday low of Rs. 1937.50, underscoring the pressure faced by the stock following the results. A total of 30,910 shares were traded during the session. Over the past week, ACC’s stock has ranged between Rs. 2123.30 and Rs. 1937.50. With a current market capitalization of Rs. 36,638.23 crore, ACC remains a major player in the Indian cement sector.
Despite this setback, the stock is still trading above its 52-week low of Rs. 1778.80 (recorded on March 3, 2025) and below its 52-week high of Rs. 2843.00 (touched on July 2, 2024).
Q4 Financial Highlights: Mixed Signals
For the quarter ending March 31, 2025, ACC’s consolidated net profit dropped to Rs. 751.04 crore, down from Rs. 943.39 crore in Q4FY24. However, the company’s total income rose 13.24% to Rs. 6,260.40 crore from Rs. 5,528.45 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
Standalone figures presented a smaller decline, with net profit slipping 1.76% year-on-year to Rs. 735.39 crore. Standalone revenue also showed strong growth, rising 12.32% to Rs. 6,199.44 crore.
Annual Performance Offers Some Relief
Despite the quarterly setback, ACC reported a 14.14% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit for the full year ended March 31, 2025, reaching Rs. 2,424.56 crore. The company’s total standalone income climbed 11.17% to Rs. 22,726.73 crore.
On a consolidated basis, annual net profit edged up 2.88% to Rs. 2,402.27 crore, while total income increased 11.65% to Rs. 22,834.74 crore. This performance indicates robust demand and operational expansion despite cost pressures or margin compression during the fourth quarter.
Shareholding Pattern and Outlook
As of the latest disclosures, promoters held a 56.69% stake in ACC, with institutional and non-institutional investors holding 29.90% and 13.40% respectively. While short-term sentiment has been dented by the quarterly miss, the company’s annual numbers suggest long-term stability.
Market analysts will now closely watch the company’s commentary on margin pressures, cost management, and forward guidance, as ACC navigates a volatile input cost environment and competitive pressures in the cement sector.
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