Ester Industries Q1 FY27 Results: Aug 11, 2026 Preview

Key date investors are tracking

Ester Industries Ltd. is scheduled to announce its quarterly results on 11 Aug, 2026. The company’s board meeting for quarterly results is listed for Aug 10, 2026, with the meeting announced on Aug 4, 2026. The last earnings date available in the provided data is Q4 FY25-26 on 13 May, 2026. With the upcoming result close, investors are likely to compare the latest operating trend with the March 2026 return to profit mentioned in the consolidated financial snapshot. The stock was trading at ₹87.35 on 07 Aug, 2026 (15:51 IST). It was down 0.74% from the previous close, with the previous close referenced as ₹88.00 and also shown as ₹88.2 in the same dataset.

Revenue trajectory across recent quarters

The quarterly revenue series provided shows a steady expansion from mid-2023 through late-2024, followed by fluctuations through FY25 and FY26. In the “RevenueCr” table, revenue moves from ₹258 crore in Jun 2023 to ₹346 crore in Dec 2024, then moderates to ₹319 crore in Mar 2025 before climbing again. For the latest quarters shown, revenue is ₹339 crore in Dec 2025 and ₹344 crore in Mar 2026 in the table. Separately, the narrative data point states revenue of ₹345.13 crore in Mar 2026 versus ₹343.51 crore in Dec 2025, a 0.47% QoQ increase. These two Mar 2026 values are close but not identical, and both appear in the supplied text.

March 2026 quarter: profit and EPS snapshot

For Mar 2026, the provided bullets state profit of ₹7.87 crore compared with ₹12.41 crore in Dec 2025. The same section states EPS of ₹1.46 during Mar 2026. Another line notes the company posted a profit of ₹7.87 crore in the Mar 31, 2026 quarter after three consecutive quarters of losses, based on consolidated financials. The dataset also lists Ester Industries’ EPS (TTM) as -2.82. Taken together, the information points to a recent quarter of reported profitability in Mar 2026, while the trailing twelve-month EPS remains negative in the cited snapshot.

Q1 FY26 (quarter ended Jun 2025): operating line items

A separate table labelled “Quarterly - Ester Industries Q1 Results” provides detailed line items for the quarter ended Jun 25 (Q1 FY26), with QoQ and YoY comparisons. Total revenue is shown at ₹338.20 crore, up 5.94% QoQ from ₹319.26 crore and up 18.19% YoY from ₹286.15 crore. Operating income is shown at ₹3.23 crore versus ₹19.57 crore in Mar 25, a decline of 83.51% QoQ. Net income is listed at -₹7.16 crore for Jun 25 versus ₹1.96 crore in Mar 25, and -₹16.10 crore in Jun 24. Diluted normalized EPS for Jun 25 is -₹0.74 versus ₹0.21 in Mar 25 and -₹1.71 in Jun 24. The same table shows total operating expense at ₹334.98 crore and depreciation/amortization at ₹17.29 crore.

Management-style performance notes cited for Q1 FY26

Alongside the table, the text provides additional operating commentary for Q1 FY26. It states consolidated revenue grew by 19% year-on-year in Q1 FY26. It also states an EBITDA margin of 8.35%, representing a 240 basis points improvement compared to the previous year. Excluding the adverse impact of exchange rate fluctuations and MTM losses, the EBITDA margin is stated as 11.8%. The text further states EBT improved from -₹1.46 crore in Q1 FY25 to +₹25.4 crore in Q1 FY26. These points are presented as part of the Q1 FY26 discussion in the provided dataset.

Segment indicators: Polyester Films and Specialty Polymers

The provided notes highlight two business lines for Q1 FY26. In Polyester Films, capacity utilisation is stated to have improved to 82% from 64% in Q1 FY25. Sales volumes are stated to have risen 22.57% to 21,531 metric tons, leading to a 20.7% increase in revenue to ₹276.07 crore. In Specialty Polymers, the text states a 4% year-on-year volume growth with total sales of 954 metric tons in Q1 FY26. It also notes a reported EBITDA loss of ₹2.69 crore due to exchange fluctuations and MTM losses, while underlying EBITDA (excluding these impacts) is stated at ₹9.23 crore with a margin of 9.8%. These data points are included as operational context for how the quarter performed.

Forecast snapshot published for Q1 FY27

The dataset includes an external estimate labelled as a Uniresearch projection for Ester Industries’ Q1 FY27. It projects revenue of ₹400 crore for Q1 FY27, indicating +18.2% YoY growth. It also projects PAT of -₹4 crore, shown as -50.0% YoY. The same section states that Q1 FY26 actuals used as the base were revenue of ₹338 crore and PAT of -₹7 crore. The dataset also notes there is no quarterly earnings forecast data for the stock, even while presenting this specific projection.

Market impact: what investors can quantify today

From a market standpoint, the clearest quantified datapoints in the text are the earnings calendar, the stock’s last traded price, and the recent financial trend markers. The stock price is given as ₹87.35 on 07 Aug, 2026, down 0.74% from the prior close. On fundamentals, Mar 2026 is described as a profit quarter (₹7.87 crore) after multiple loss-making quarters, while Q1 FY26 net income is shown as a loss (-₹7.16 crore). The dataset also states that for the year ending Mar 31, 2026, interest expense was 4.72% of operating revenues and employee cost was 6.03% of operating revenues. Investors typically look at such ratios alongside revenue movement when results are near, especially when recent quarters show uneven profitability.

Key numbers table

Comparison table: Q1 FY26 actuals vs Q1 FY27 estimate

Analysis: why this result matters

The upcoming Q1 FY27 print matters mainly because the supplied data shows mixed signals across quarters and across reporting lines. Mar 2026 is presented as a return to profit, while Q1 FY26 (Jun 2025) shows a net loss in the detailed table, despite revenue growth. Operational commentary for Q1 FY26 stresses EBITDA margin improvement and segment volume gains, but also highlights exchange rate and MTM effects that can swing reported profitability. Separately, the Uniresearch estimate points to higher revenue but still negative PAT for Q1 FY27, which keeps investor attention on margins and costs rather than top-line alone. With the board meeting and result date clearly listed, the next concrete datapoint will be what the company reports for revenue, operating performance, and PAT for the June 2026 quarter.

Conclusion

Ester Industries is set to release Q1 FY27 results on 11 Aug, 2026, with a board meeting scheduled on Aug 10, 2026 for the quarterly results. Recent disclosures in the dataset show Mar 2026 revenue around ₹344 to ₹345 crore and a reported profit of ₹7.87 crore, while earlier quarters include periods of losses. The Uniresearch estimate flags a possible rise in revenue to ₹400 crore in Q1 FY27 but a continued loss at the PAT line. The next update investors will watch is the official result announcement and the accompanying financial statements following the scheduled meeting and earnings date.