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Sona BLW Q4 Results: Profit rises 17%, misses estimates; margins contractSona BLW reported a steady rise in Q4 profit and strong revenue growth, but margin pressure from higher costs weighed on performance as the company announced dividend and fresh EV investments.By BHUPENDRA PAINTOLA  April 30, 2026, 5:32:28 PM IST (Published)2 Min ReadAuto components maker Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd (Sona Comstar) reported a 17% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit to ₹191.9 crore in Q4FY26, compared with ₹164.1 crore in the same period last year. However, the profit came in above estimates.

Revenue from operations stood at ₹1,257.4 crore, up 45.4% YoY from ₹864.7 crore, exceeding expectations and reflecting strong demand across segments.

At the operating level, performance was relatively softer. EBITDA rose 28% YoY to ₹295.7 crore, but came slightly below estimates. EBITDA margin contracted to 23.5%, compared with 26.7% a year ago and below expectations of 24.7%, indicating pressure on profitability.

Total expenses during the quarter increased sharply to ₹1,043.4 crore from ₹703.3 crore in the year-ago period, largely due to higher input costs and employee expenses.

FY26 performance remains strong

For the full financial year FY26, Sona BLW reported revenue of ₹4,449.5 crore, compared with ₹3,546.0 crore in FY25. Total income stood at ₹4,572.1 crore.

Net profit came in at ₹629.2 crore, up from ₹599.7 crore in the previous year, while total expenses were reported at ₹3,679.5 crore.

Dividend, investments announced

The board recommended a final dividend of ₹1.80 per equity share (face value ₹10) for FY26. The record date has been fixed as June 26, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting.

In a strategic move, the company also approved an investment of $6 million in its wholly owned subsidiary, Sona BLW eDrive Mexicana, to support capital expenditure, operations and working capital needs.

Additionally, the board ratified a revision in its cleantech investment, increasing its stake to 27.64% in Seeyel Renewables Pvt Ltd, while keeping the investment size unchanged at ₹83 lakh.

Sona Comstar operates as an automotive technology company focused on precision-engineered powertrain components, including differential assemblies, gears, starter motors and EV traction systems, serving both electric and conventional vehicle segments globally.Continue Reading(Edited by : SHEERSH KAPOOR)TagsAutomobileearningsshare market todaySona BLW