Godfrey Phillips Q4 Results: Profit up 30%, strong revenue growth; announces ₹60 dividend
Published on 15/05/2025 06:42 PM
Godfrey Phillips Q4 Results: Profit up 30%, strong revenue growth; announces ₹60 dividendGodfrey Phillips posted a 30% jump in Q4 profit on the back of strong revenue growth. The board has announced a ₹60 per share dividend, subject to shareholder approval.By Sheersh Kapoor May 15, 2025, 6:42:53 PM IST (Published)1 Min ReadGodfrey Phillips India reported a strong financial performance for the March quarter, with net profit rising 30% year-on-year to ₹279.6 crore, driven by robust topline growth.
Revenue surged 79.8% to ₹1,573.4 crore from ₹875.2 crore in the same period last year, reflecting healthy demand across its core cigarette and FMCG businesses.
EBITDA for the quarter rose 41.2% to ₹269 crore, compared to ₹190.6 crore a year ago. However, operating margin contracted to 17% from 21.9%, due to a higher base effect and increased input and distribution costs.
The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹60 per equity share (3,000%) for FY25, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The dividend, once approved, will be paid within 30 days of the AGM.
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Ahead of the earnings announcement, shares of Godfrey Phillips closed 2.65% higher at ₹9,199.80 on the BSE. The stock also touched a fresh 52-week high of ₹9,256.55 during the session, reflecting positive investor sentiment.Continue ReadingCheck out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsearningsGodfrey PhillipsGodfrey Phillips IndiaQ4 resultsshare market today