Garware Hi-Tech Films hits 52-week high after FY26 results

Stock jumps to a new 52-week high

Shares of Garware Hi-Tech Films (GHFL) rallied sharply in Wednesday’s intra-day trade after the company reported its financial performance for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The stock surged as much as 18% to ₹5,251 on the BSE, marking a new 52-week high. The move put the counter above its previous 52-week high of ₹4,799.70, which was recorded on June 2, 2025.

The stock has also seen higher levels in the past on an absolute basis. It had earlier touched a record high of ₹5,373 on December 20, 2024. During the session, the rally was described as being backed by strong investor demand even after some profit-taking trimmed gains.

Where the share price traded during the day

By 02:03 PM, Garware Hi-Tech Films was trading 14% higher at ₹5,103.90 on the BSE. Over the same period, the BSE Sensex was up 0.18% at 77,156. The day’s quoted trading range in the provided market data showed a low of ₹4,450.90 and a high of ₹5,250.00.

The stock’s upper circuit limit (UC) and lower circuit limit (LC) were listed as ₹5,372.70 and ₹3,581.90, respectively. The face value of the equity share was stated as ₹10. The market data also listed an all-time high of ₹5,378.10.

A sharp run since late April

The rally came after a strong recent run. Since April 30, 2026, the stock has jumped 55% from ₹3,383.25, according to the provided figures. The move places the stock close to the top end of its 52-week range, which was shown as ₹2,681.00 to ₹5,250.00 in the same dataset.

Separate price snapshots included in the input also referenced other 52-week high values for the stock across platforms, including ₹4,782.90 (NSE) and ₹4,799.70 (BSE). The Wednesday move to ₹5,251 on BSE is the highest price point cited in the text for the 52-week period.

Trading activity and market capitalisation

Exchange data cited in the input showed notable trading interest across both main Indian exchanges. A combined total of 0.90 million equity shares were traded on the NSE and BSE during the session. The traded value of these shares was estimated at nearly ₹435 crore.

Garware Hi-Tech Films’ market capitalisation was stated at ₹11,776.85 crore on the BSE during the session. Another market-cap figure included elsewhere in the input noted ₹10,401.84 crore as of March 2026.

Q4 FY26: revenue up, profit higher

Garware Hi-Tech Films reported year-on-year growth in revenue and profit for the March quarter.

Revenue in Q4 FY26 rose to ₹599.69 crore, compared with ₹547.94 crore in Q4 FY25, a growth of 9.44%. Net profit after tax (PAT) increased to ₹108.21 crore from ₹77.8 crore in the same quarter last year. The filing also reported that total expenses rose 4.15% year on year to ₹475.43 crore, from ₹456.03 crore in Q4 FY25.

The input also contained another market report that cited additional operating metrics for Q4 FY26: profit before tax (PBT) of ₹142 crore, EBITDA of ₹157 crore (up 29% year on year), and an EBITDA margin of 26.2% compared with 22.2% in the corresponding quarter last year. It also mentioned cash profit of ₹119 crore.

FY26: annual numbers and what was stated

For FY26, the company’s net PAT was reported as ₹1,738.73 crore, up 1.19% year on year from ₹1,718.28 crore in FY25, as per the provided text.

Separately, another FY2025-26 summary included in the input stated that full-year revenue reached ₹2,163.76 crore and profit touched ₹331.22 crore. These figures were presented as an annual snapshot in the supplied material.

Dividend recommendation for FY26

The company said its board has recommended a dividend of ₹12 per equity share for FY2025-26. This was also described as 120% per equity share with a face value of ₹10 each. The dividend is subject to approval by members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The company added that the AGM date and book closure dates for the purpose of dividend payment will be announced in due course.

Key facts at a glance

Market impact and what investors tracked

The share price move stood out against a relatively flat broader market, with the Sensex up 0.18% at the time cited. The session also highlighted how quickly the stock has moved in a short period, with a 55% rise since April 30, 2026.

Investors also tracked trading limits and the broader price band for context. The UC and LC limits were listed as ₹5,372.70 and ₹3,581.90, while the 52-week low was shown at ₹2,681.00. The day’s high of ₹5,250.00 in the market data aligned closely with the reported intra-day peak near ₹5,251.

What to watch next

The next formal milestones mentioned were administrative and shareholder-focused. The dividend recommendation requires shareholder approval at the AGM. The company has not yet announced the AGM date or the book closure dates for dividend eligibility in the provided text.

For investors, the immediate focus remains on the reported FY26 and Q4 FY26 performance numbers, the pace of the stock’s recent rise, and the company’s upcoming AGM-related disclosures as and when they are filed.