Astral Q4 FY25 results: profit slips, dividend Rs 2.25

What Astral reported and why it matters

Astral Ltd. posted a mixed set of numbers for the March quarter (Q4 FY25), showing modest year-on-year revenue growth but a small decline in consolidated profit. The update is relevant for investors tracking demand trends across building materials, especially plumbing pipes and the company’s paints and adhesives portfolio. Alongside results, Astral’s dividend announcements also drew attention, with the board recommending a final dividend for FY25 and disclosures around interim dividend actions.

Consolidated Q4 FY25: revenue up, profit marginally down

On a consolidated basis, Astral’s net profit fell 1.26% year-on-year to Rs 179.30 crore in Q4 FY25. Revenue from operations rose 3.46% to Rs 1,681 crore in the same quarter. Profit before tax (PBT) was reported at Rs 236.40 crore.

Earnings before depreciation, interest, taxes, and amortisation (EBDITA) stood at Rs 310.80 crore, up 3.05% versus Rs 301.60 crore. The EBDITA margin eased to 18.5% in Q4 FY25 compared with 18.6% in Q4 FY24, indicating stable operating performance with slight margin pressure.

Standalone Q4 FY25: profit growth with steady revenue

Astral’s standalone numbers showed a different trend from the consolidated set. Standalone net profit rose 3.76% year-on-year to Rs 190 crore. Standalone revenue from operations increased 3.64% to Rs 1,542.3 crore.

The stock reaction cited alongside the update showed Astral adding 3.02% to Rs 1,419 following the standalone results headline.

Business-wise performance: plumbing steady, paints and adhesives faster

The plumbing business reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,226.6 crore in Q4 FY25, up 0.11% year-on-year, indicating a largely flat quarter for the core segment. The paints and adhesives business reported revenue from operations of Rs 454.80 crore, up 13.72% year-on-year, suggesting relatively stronger growth in that portfolio.

These segment trends were part of the broader narrative of Q4 performance, where revenue growth was present but not uniform across businesses.

Dividend in the current financial year: what Astral declared

For the current financial year (FY 2025-26), Astral declared an interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per equity share, with the dividend declared on 11 Nov, 2025.

Separately, Astral informed the BSE that a board meeting was scheduled on 05/11/2025 to consider and approve unaudited financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended 30 September 2025, and to consider declaration of an interim dividend for FY 2025-26, if any.

FY25 dividends: interim paid, final recommended

For the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY25), the company stated that the board declared and paid an interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per share (150%). The directors also recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.25 per share (225%) for FY25, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing annual general meeting (AGM). With this, the total dividend for the year under review would be Rs 3.75 per share (375%).

The company also disclosed that the interim dividend paid for FY 2024-25 along with the final dividend (if approved) would be about Rs 100.7 crore (converted from Rs 1,007 million).

Full-year FY25: revenue rose, profit declined

On a full-year consolidated basis, Astral’s net profit declined 4.08% to Rs 523.80 crore in FY25. Revenue from operations rose 3.38% year-on-year to Rs 5,832.40 crore.

In another disclosure using million units, consolidated revenue from operations increased 3.39% from Rs 5,641.4 crore (converted from Rs 56,414 million) to Rs 5,832.4 crore (converted from Rs 58,324 million). Consolidated EBIDTA increased from Rs 960.3 crore to Rs 987.2 crore. Consolidated profit after tax decreased from Rs 545.6 crore to Rs 518.9 crore.

Capacity expansion update

Astral disclosed that during the year under review it increased installed capacity of its plumbing business by 14.34%, from 3,34,040 MT to 3,81,957 MT. For a building materials company, capacity additions matter because they indicate readiness to support volume growth when demand improves.

Stock move and market context in the update

As per the cited market move, shares of Astral closed 1.23% higher at Rs 1,382 on the NSE, compared with a 0.52% rise in the Nifty. The update also noted that Astral can disburse up to Rs 60 crore in dividend payouts to shareholders (linked to the final dividend recommendation).

Key numbers at a glance

Conclusion

Astral’s Q4 FY25 showed steady revenue growth with a small decline in consolidated profit, while standalone profit rose. Dividend disclosures remained a key takeaway: the company declared an interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per share in FY 2025-26, and recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.25 per share for FY25 pending shareholder approval at the AGM.