Sharda Cropchem FY26 interim dividend: record date set

What the company announced

Sharda Cropchem Limited has fixed Friday, 6 February 2026 as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for an interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The decision follows the Board meeting held on 29 January 2026, where the company approved and took on record its unaudited financial results (standalone and consolidated) for the quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2025. Along with the results approval, the Board considered and declared an interim dividend.

For shareholders, the record date is the key cut-off to qualify for the dividend. Investors who are eligible as of this record date, as per the company’s communication, will be considered for payment.

Interim dividend details: rate and timelines

The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend at the rate of Rs 6.00 per equity share of face value Rs 10.00 each for FY 2025-26. The company reiterated that the record date for the interim dividend is Friday, 6 February 2026.

Sharda Cropchem also stated that the interim dividend will be paid or dispatched on or before Saturday, 28 February 2026. This sets a clear timeline for both eligibility and payment, which matters for investors tracking corporate action calendars.

Board meeting and compliance updates

Sharda Cropchem had earlier scheduled the Board meeting for 29 January 2026 to consider the unaudited Q3 and nine-month results ended 31 December 2025, and to deliberate on a possible interim dividend for FY 2025-26. The interim dividend was ultimately declared at that meeting.

The company also put insider trading restrictions in place as part of compliance with SEBI insider trading regulations. The trading window was closed for designated employees and connected persons until 31 January 2026, based on the information provided.

Key Q3 FY26 performance highlights (as discussed)

In the company’s discussion of Q3 FY26 performance, total revenues for the quarter increased 39% year-on-year to Rs 1,289 crore, compared with Rs 929 crore in Q3 FY25. The company reported overall volume growth of 14% and pointed to volume growth in Europe and Latin America as contributors.

For Q3 FY26, the agrochemical business grew 48% year-on-year to Rs 1,141 crore, while the non-agrochemical business grew 8.1% year-on-year to Rs 148 crore. Gross margin for the quarter stood at 34.9% versus 32.7% in the year-ago period, an expansion of 220 basis points.

EBITDA for the quarter was reported at Rs 245.5 crore (also referenced as Rs 246 crore in the same set of disclosures), with an EBITDA margin of 19.1% and year-on-year growth of 59%. Profit after tax (PAT) for Q3 FY26 stood at Rs 145.1 crore versus Rs 31 crore last year, a 366% year-on-year increase.

Nine-month FY26 performance snapshot

For the nine months ended 31 December 2025, revenue was reported at Rs 3,203 crore versus Rs 2,491 crore in the comparable period, a 29% year-on-year increase. The agrochemical business for the nine-month period grew 34% year-on-year to Rs 2,790 crore, while the non-agrochemical business grew 1% year-on-year to Rs 413 crore.

Gross margin for nine months FY26 stood at 35% versus 30% in nine months FY25, an expansion of 500 basis points. EBITDA for the nine-month period was Rs 526.7 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 16.4% and 64% year-on-year growth. Nine-month PAT stood at Rs 362 crore versus Rs 101 crore, reflecting 259% year-on-year growth.

Balance sheet and cash position mentioned by management

The company reported cash and bank balances including liquid investments of Rs 826 crore as of 31 December 2025. It also described itself as net debt free in the disclosures provided.

Working capital days were reported at 70 days as of 31 December 2025, an improvement by 48 days compared with March 2025. Capex for nine months FY26 was stated at Rs 399 crore.

Sector sentiment and stock movement

The broader agrochemical and animal-feed segment saw positive sentiment on the day referenced, following strong third-quarter earnings and reduced US tariffs, according to the information provided. Sharda Cropchem and other agrochemical companies were mentioned as moving up as sentiment improved and the outlook became clearer.

In the market snapshot included, Sharda Cropchem was shown at Rs 1,160.00, up Rs 37.60 (3.35%). A dividend yield figure of 0.78% was also shown in the data provided.

Summary table: dividend and key reported numbers

Why this record date matters for investors

For shareholders tracking income and corporate actions, the record date defines who is eligible to receive the interim dividend. Investors typically also track the payment/dispatch timeline to understand when the dividend amount may be credited.

The dividend announcement came alongside the approval of the company’s unaudited quarterly and nine-month results, offering investors a consolidated set of updates: financial performance, cash position, and shareholder payout.

Conclusion

Sharda Cropchem has set 6 February 2026 as the record date for its FY 2025-26 interim dividend of Rs 6 per share, declared at the Board meeting on 29 January 2026. The company has indicated that the interim dividend will be paid or dispatched on or before 28 February 2026. Investors will watch for the operational and financial follow-through reflected in subsequent quarterly updates, alongside any further corporate actions announced by the company.