Q4 Earnings: Adani Ports Profit Up 10%, Dividends Declared

Q4 Results Live Updates: Adani Ports PAT rises 10% to ₹3,329 crore, dividend announced

Q4 Financial Results Overview

On April 30, many companies released their earnings for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone reported a 10.44% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹3,328.96 crore, up from ₹3,014.22 crore the previous year. The board recommended a dividend of ₹7.50 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26.

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company posted a standalone profit after tax of ₹1,640.71 crore, a rise of 29.52% compared to ₹1,266.72 crore a year earlier. Its revenue from operations grew by 19.46% to ₹8,392.3 crore. The company also declared a final dividend of ₹0.70 per share for FY26, with the record date set for July 21.

Other Company Results

HFCL reported a net profit of ₹178.50 crore for the quarter, recovering from a loss of ₹81.43 crore in the previous year. Its revenue rose sharply by 127.81% to ₹800.72 crore. HFCL declared a dividend of ₹0.20 per share.

Newgen Software Technologies saw a slight decline in consolidated profit after tax by 1.88%, reporting ₹106.29 crore compared to ₹108.33 crore last year. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹6 per equity share for the year ending March 31, 2026.

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) Highlights

HUL’s CEO Priya Nair shared that the financial year 2026 experienced better demand due to supportive economic policies. The company focused on portfolio sharpening, increased investments, and improved frontline capabilities. This led to an 8% revenue growth and 7% underlying sales growth in the March quarter, with a 5% underlying sales growth for the full year.

Despite challenges from geopolitical tensions causing commodity and currency fluctuations, HUL is managing these through cost savings, supply chain resilience, and careful pricing. The company’s board recommended a final dividend of ₹22 per share for FY26. HUL’s net profit rose 21% to ₹2,992 crore.

Market Reactions

Before earnings announcements, shares of Adani Enterprises dropped 3% to ₹2,353.10 on the National Stock Exchange. Hindustan Unilever shares also fell slightly by 0.57% to ₹2,301.30.

Important Facts for Exams

• Adani Ports Q4 net profit increased by 10.44% to ₹3,328.96 crore.
• Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company’s profit rose nearly 30% to ₹1,640.71 crore.
• HFCL turned profitable with ₹178.50 crore net profit, revenue up 127.81%.
• Newgen Software Technologies’ profit declined slightly by 1.88% to ₹106.29 crore.
• HUL reported 8% revenue growth and recommended a ₹22 per share dividend.
• Adani Enterprises shares fell 3% before earnings announcement.
• HUL shares dropped 0.57% ahead of earnings release.