Bharat Forge Q4 Net Profit Surges 46% YoY; Board Declares ₹6.5 Dividend

Synopsis: Bharat Forge Ltd reported a healthy Q4 FY26 performance with growth in revenue and profitability supported by strong execution across domestic and export businesses. Highlighting its commitment to shareholder value, the company announced a final dividend of Rs. 6.5 per share for FY26 as shares surged to a fresh record high.

In a regulatory filing on May 7, 2026, the Board of Directors of Bharat Forge Limited approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. On a consolidated basis, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs. 4,528.04 crore for Q4 FY26, marking a year-on-year growth of about 17.53% compared to Rs. 3,852.60 crore in the same quarter last year. Total income for the quarter reached Rs. 4,581.01 crore.

The company’s operational strength was evident as profit before exceptional items and tax rose to Rs. 490.86 crore, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 15.74% from Rs. 424.10 crore in Q4 FY25.

Consolidated net profit for the quarter stood at Rs. 233.45 crore, registering a strong year-on-year growth of about 45.63% compared to Rs. 160.30 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. To reward its shareholders, the Board recommended a final dividend of Rs. 6.50 per equity share.

The market reacted positively to the earnings report, sending Bharat Forge shares to a new 52-week high of Rs. 2,026.60. The stock closed the day at Rs. 1,992.90, representing a substantial gain of 6.36% from its previous close of Rs. 1,873.80. With a trading volume of 70.56 lakh shares, the company’s total market capitalisation reached Rs. 95,474.30 crore.

Investor confidence is bolstered by the company’s diversification into high-growth sectors like defense and aerospace. The stock currently carries a P/E ratio of 77.93 and a price-to-book value reflecting its strong market position.

Bharat Forge maintained steady growth throughout the financial year. On a standalone basis, the company reported annual revenue of Rs. 8,395.68 crore for FY26, while standalone profit after tax reached Rs. 818.74 crore. Quarterly performance also remained stable, with standalone revenue rising to Rs. 2,260.45 crore in Q4 FY26, reflecting a modest year-on-year growth of about 2.23% from Rs. 2,211.11 crore in Q4 FY25.

The company’s balance sheet continued to strengthen, with total consolidated assets expanding to Rs. 22,259.96 crore as of March 31, 2026, while consolidated other equity stood at Rs. 9,484.21 crore. The Board has proposed a final dividend of Rs. 6.5 per share, which, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM scheduled for August 11, 2026, is expected to be paid on or after August 14, 2026.

Bharat Forge Ltd is a global leader in the manufacturing of forged and precision-engineered components, serving diverse sectors including automotive, defense, aerospace, and energy. Headquartered in Pune, the company is a key player in the “Make in India” initiative, supplying critical components to global OEMs across several continents.

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