Honeywell Automation India Q1 FY27 profit slips to ₹150.7cr

Q1 FY27 numbers show softer profit, steady topline

Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) reported a standalone net profit of ₹150.7 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27). The profit was lower than the ₹159.7 crore posted in the preceding quarter (Q4 FY26). The company’s standalone earnings per share (basic and diluted) also declined to ₹170.45 from ₹180.60 in Q4 FY26. Paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹88 crore, indicating the change in EPS tracked underlying earnings rather than capital structure.

Board approval and reporting timeline

The company said its Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 at a meeting held on July 29, 2026. The same quarter is referenced in the provided financial table comparing year-on-year performance. The disclosures also include details on revenue, expenses, and key cost lines such as materials consumed and employee benefits.

Revenue and total income for the quarter

Standalone revenue from operations for Q1 FY27 was reported at ₹1,204.4 crore, compared with ₹1,180.7 crore in Q4 FY26. Total standalone income for the quarter stood at ₹1,250.8 crore versus ₹1,228.2 crore in the previous quarter. The data suggests revenue and total income remained at elevated levels relative to prior periods cited in the same dataset, even as profit moderated sequentially.

Expenses rise, with materials and staff costs in focus

Total standalone expenses were ₹1,047.7 crore in Q1 FY27, slightly higher than ₹1,012.0 crore in Q4 FY26. Cost of materials consumed was ₹584.9 crore for the quarter. Employee benefits expense came in at ₹232.8 crore. With expenses moving up quarter-on-quarter while profit moved down, the quarter reflected tighter cost-to-income dynamics compared to Q4 FY26.

QoQ snapshot: profit and EPS trend lower

From the quarter-on-quarter comparison disclosed, standalone net profit fell from ₹159.7 crore in Q4 FY26 to ₹150.7 crore in Q1 FY27. EPS (basic and diluted) declined from ₹180.60 to ₹170.45 over the same period. Revenue from operations and total income were reported higher than the immediately preceding quarter, while total expenses also increased. This mix is consistent with a quarter where costs rose faster than profit.

Year-on-year view: FY25 baseline and FY27 quarter comparison

The provided dataset also includes Q1 FY26 (quarter ended June 30, 2025) financials, which help frame the year-on-year change. For Q1 FY26, net profit was ₹124.6 crore and revenue from operations was ₹1,183.1 crore, with total expenses at ₹1,056.9 crore. It also reports profit before tax of ₹168.0 crore in that quarter. Against that baseline, the quarter ended June 30, 2026 shows higher net profit (₹150.7 crore) and revenue from operations (₹1,204.4 crore), based on the table shared.

Dividend record date and payout schedule

Separately, the company announced July 17, 2026 as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹110 per equity share for FY 2025-26. The dividend remains subject to shareholder approval at the company’s 42nd AGM scheduled for July 29, 2026. If approved, the payout is slated to be made from Wednesday, August 5, 2026, subject to tax deduction at source.

Stock price prints cited in the update

The dataset includes multiple market price snapshots. It shows the stock around ₹36,330 with a fall of 300.20 points (-0.82%) and around ₹36,380 with a fall of 240.00 points (-0.66%), both tagged with an update timestamp of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. It also lists “Today: 36,000.10” as another reference point. A separate line states the stock slipped 3.12% to ₹37,805 after reporting a standalone net profit decline of 8.71% to ₹124.60 crore in Q1 FY26 (quarter ended June 30, 2025).

Key numbers table

Note: Some line items were not provided for all periods in the supplied text and are marked as NA.

Why this quarter matters for investors tracking automation plays

Honeywell Automation India is positioned in integrated automation and software solutions, including process solutions and building solutions, and also provides engineering services in automation and control. For investors, the Q1 FY27 print highlights a key monitorable: sequential profitability softened even as revenue and total income were reported higher than the prior quarter, alongside higher expenses. The dividend timeline, including the July 17 record date and the August 5 payout schedule (if approved), is also a near-term event for shareholders watching cash returns.

Conclusion

Honeywell Automation India’s Q1 FY27 results showed standalone profit of ₹150.7 crore and EPS of ₹170.45, both lower than the preceding quarter, with total expenses rising to ₹1,047.7 crore. The Board approved the unaudited numbers on July 29, 2026, the same date as the scheduled AGM where the ₹110 per share final dividend for FY 2025-26 is set for shareholder consideration. The next key date for investors, based on the disclosure, is the planned dividend payout from August 5, 2026 if shareholders approve it.