Asian Paints slips 0.13%: Q1 FY26, dividend data

Stock price check and intraday snapshot

Asian Paints was trading at Rs 2,739.10 on Fri Jul 03 2026 09:59:12. This was 0.13% lower than its previous close of Rs 2,742.60. The stock has also been reported at Rs 2,732.90 on 19 Jun 2026, down 0.81% from a previous close cited as Rs 2,755.00. The latest move keeps the stock in a narrow band around the mid-Rs 2,700s in the provided updates. The data points indicate mild day-to-day movement rather than a sharp trend.

Recent returns: five-day gain, flat-to-negative year

On the return profile shared, Asian Paints has delivered 2.89% over the last five days. For the year to date (as stated), the stock has returned -0.90%. Taken together, the numbers point to a short-term rebound that has not fully offset the year’s decline. These figures are important because they set the context for how investors may be reading the latest earnings and dividend updates.

How Asian Paints compares with listed peers

A quick peer screen in the same update showed mixed moves across comparable names. SRF was down 0.19%, while Pidilite Industries was down 0.44%. Coromandel International was up 1.34%. The peer moves suggest Asian Paints’ marginal dip occurred in a market where related listed names were not moving in the same direction.

Analyst ratings: more buys than sells

The stock has a spread of analyst opinions in the data provided. Four analysts have assigned a “strong buy” rating and 12 analysts have given a “buy” rating. At the same time, seven analysts have issued a “sell” rating. The distribution indicates a buy-leaning consensus, but with a meaningful bearish segment.

Profit and FY2026 net profit disclosed

Asian Paints posted a net profit of Rs 1,172.12 crore in its last quarter, as cited in the update. Separately, the company reported a net profit of Rs 4,325.35 crore in 2026. These two figures frame both the latest quarter context and the full-year profitability referenced in the dataset.

Q1 results table: revenue, margins, and EPS movements

The quarterly table shared (all figures in Rs crore except per share values) presents a comparison across fiscal periods, including Jun 25, Mar 26, and Jun 24. Total revenue for Jun 25 was Rs 8,938.55 crore versus Rs 9,246.70 crore in Mar 26, with QoQ comparison shown as 6.93%. Net income for Jun 25 was Rs 1,099.77 crore versus Rs 1,172.12 crore in Mar 26, with QoQ comparison shown as 58.90%.

Operating income for Jun 25 was Rs 1,324.10 crore compared with Rs 1,476.63 crore in Mar 26, and Jun 24 operating income was Rs 1,466.07 crore. Depreciation/amortization was Rs 300.87 crore in Jun 25 and Rs 309.98 crore in Mar 26, while Jun 24 shows Rs 227.70 crore. Diluted normalized EPS was 11.47 for Jun 25 and 12.22 for Mar 26, with Jun 24 at 12.20.

The update also includes two separate result headlines: one states consolidated PAT fell 6% YoY to Rs 1,099.77 crore, and another states net profit dropped 24% to around Rs 1,170 crore, with decorative business volume up 7% and revenue down 2.3% YoY. These highlights reflect the reported narrative around profit pressure and the underlying volume commentary.

Dividend status, yield, and recent declaration

The data explicitly states that Asian Paints currently pays dividends. Dividend yield is listed around 1.004% and also shown as 1.04% in the snapshot. The company announced a dividend of Rs 23.0 per share on May 29, 2026, with a record date of Jun 23, 2026. The corporate announcement section also notes approval of audited Q4/FY2025-26 results and the final dividend of Rs 23 per share, along with an AGM scheduled for 9 July 2026 and an investor call scheduled for 29 May 2026.

Past dividends shown include an interim payment of Rs 4.5 (dated 2025-11-17) and a final payment of Rs 20.55 (dated 2025-06-09), along with earlier payments in 2024.

Key valuation and financial snapshot provided

The snapshot lists market capitalisation at Rs 2,53,789 crore. It also lists ROE at 20.24%, P/E (TTM) at 57.74, EPS (TTM) at 45.82, and P/B at 11.88. Industry P/E is shown at 51.89. A separate financial snapshot for Mar ’26 shows revenue at Rs 9,418 crore (+4.32%) and profit at Rs 1,185 crore (+10.39%). Growth cards show 1Y (TTM) revenue growth at +11%, 3Y CAGR at +1%, 1Y (TTM) profit growth at +69%, and 3Y CAGR at +2%.

The cash flow line item shared says the company used Rs 1,334.07 crore for investing activities, an YoY increase of 52.62% (source: consolidated financials).

Corporate calendar: results and dividend milestones

The corporate timeline provided includes audited results and final dividend dates and quarterly results dates. Upcoming events listed include a Q1 2027 earnings release (projected) on 2026-07-27, followed by Q2 2027 (projected) on 2026-10-21, Q3 2027 (projected) on 2027-01-20, and Q4 2027 (projected) on 2027-05-12. A separate section also lists a board meeting and earnings presentation on 29/05/2026.

Summary table: the main facts at a glance

Market impact: what the numbers indicate

The price action in the update is modest, with Asian Paints down 0.13% at the time-stamp provided. Against this, the five-day return of 2.89% suggests the stock had been recovering in the very short term. The quarterly table shows revenue of Rs 8,938.55 crore for the Jun 25 fiscal period and net income of Rs 1,099.77 crore, alongside EPS of 11.47. Dividend-related disclosures, including the Rs 23 per share final dividend and a yield around 1.04%, provide an additional anchor for investor expectations around payouts.

Valuation and profitability metrics shared in the snapshot show ROE of 20.24% with a P/E (TTM) of 57.74 and P/B of 11.88. With industry P/E listed at 51.89, the stock’s multiple is presented as higher than the industry figure in the same dataset. The investing cash outflow of Rs 1,334.07 crore, up 52.62% YoY, is another data point investors often track alongside earnings and dividends.

Why this update matters for investors tracking Asian Paints

The dataset combines three investor-sensitive inputs in one place: a live price check, quarterly financials, and dividend actions. The presence of both buy-leaning ratings and seven sell calls highlights that opinion is not one-sided even with the dividend continuity. The earnings table also shows a mix of QoQ and YoY comparisons, which can lead to different headline interpretations depending on the reference period.

The next key dates are already on the calendar, including the projected Q1 2027 earnings release on 2026-07-27 and the AGM noted as 9 July 2026. Investors typically use these scheduled events to prepare for management commentary and updated numbers as they become available.

Conclusion

Asian Paints was marginally lower at Rs 2,739.10 in the latest quote, while recent five-day performance remained positive. The company’s disclosures include quarterly profit and revenue figures, FY2026 net profit, and a final dividend of Rs 23 per share with a Jun 23, 2026 record date. The next milestones cited include the AGM on 9 July 2026 and upcoming earnings events, with the next projected release dated 2026-07-27.