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Several key companies posted their September quarter earnings after market hours, showcasing a mixed trend across sectors. Tata Steel, Prestige Estates, and Lloyds Metals led with strong profit growth, while Cochin Shipyard, Deepak Nitrite saw sharp declines. Meanwhile, Nazara Technologies stood out with a one-time gain, and IRCTC, Pfizer, and Endurance Tech reported steady performances. Here are few stocks to watch ahead of Thursday's trading session.Tata Steel | The company reported a strong 319% YoY jump in Q2 net profit to ₹3,183 crore, beating estimates. Revenue rose 8.9% to ₹58,689 crore, while EBITDA surged 45% to ₹8,897 crore with margins expanding to 15.2%.SpiceJet | The airline reported a widened Q2 FY26 net loss of ₹621 crore, compared to ₹458 crore a year earlier, as revenue fell 13.4% YoY to ₹792 crore. Higher costs from grounded aircraft, forex impact, and return-to-service expenses weighed on performance, with operating losses rising to ₹297 crore.Cochin Shipyard | The company reported a 43% YoY drop in Q2FY26 net profit to ₹107.5 crore, with revenue down 2.2% to ₹1,118.5 crore. EBITDA plunged 62.7% to ₹73.5 crore, and the firm declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per share.IRCTC | The company reported an 11% YoY rise in net profit to ₹342 crore for Q2FY26, with revenue up 7.7% to ₹1,146 crore. EBITDA grew 8.3% to ₹404 crore, and the firm announced an interim dividend of ₹5 per share.Pfizer Ltd | The company posted a 19.4% YoY rise in Q2 FY26 net profit to ₹189 crore on strong sales and cost efficiency. Revenue grew 9.1% to ₹642.3 crore, while EBITDA rose 21.5% to ₹229.8 crore, with margins improving to 35.8%.Indraprastha Gas Ltd | IGL posted a 4.5% QoQ rise in Q2 net profit to ₹372 crore, with revenue up 2.8% to ₹4,022 crore. EBITDA fell 13.6% to ₹442 crore as margins slipped to 11% amid higher costs.Nazara Technologies | The gaming company reported a sharp surge in Q2 FY26 profit to ₹885 crore, aided by a one-time gain from revaluing its Nodwin Gaming stake. Revenue rose 65% YoY to ₹526.5 crore despite regulatory headwinds in the online gaming sector.Prestige Estates | The company reported a 124% YoY surge in Q2FY26 net profit to ₹430 crore, driven by strong margins. Revenue rose 5.5% to ₹2,431 crore, while EBITDA jumped 44.2% to ₹910 crore with margins at 37.4%.Ircon International Ltd | The company reported a 33.7% YoY drop in net profit to ₹136.5 crore for Q2FY26, as revenue fell 19.2% to ₹1,976 crore. EBITDA declined 29.6% to ₹141.7 crore, with margins narrowing to 7.2% from 8.2% last year.The government reiterated its objection to Vedanta Ltd’s proposed demerger, citing pending claims worth ₹16,700 crore that could be jeopardised by the restructuring. As the NCLT concluded hearings and reserved its verdict, officials flagged a sharp drop in asset coverage post-demerger and alleged non-disclosure of litigation-linked liabilities, including dues from Rajasthan oil block arbitration.Endurance Technologies Ltd | The company posted a 9.5% YoY rise in net profit to ₹222.2 crore for Q2FY26, with revenue up 22.7% to ₹3,582 crore. EBITDA grew 22.5% to ₹476.4 crore, while margins held steady at 13.3%.PNC Infratech | The company reported a 158.5% YoY jump in Q2 FY26 net profit to ₹215.7 crore, despite a 21% revenue drop to ₹1,127 crore. EBITDA fell 29.1% to ₹252.6 crore, with margins easing to 22.4% amid cost pressures.Lloyds Metals and Energy | The company reported a strong 90% YoY rise in net profit to ₹572.3 crore for Q2FY26, with revenue up 154% to ₹3,651 crore and EBITDA surging 153% to ₹1,042.9 crore, maintaining a 28.5% margin.Deepak Nitrite | The company posted a 39% YoY decline in net profit to ₹118.7 crore for Q2FY26, as revenue slipped 6.4% to ₹1,901.9 crore. EBITDA fell 31% to ₹204.3 crore, with margins narrowing to 10.7% from 14.6% a year ago.HG Infra Engineering | The company reported a 35% YoY drop in net profit to ₹52.1 crore for Q2FY26, with revenue flat at ₹904.5 crore. EBITDA fell 6% to ₹206.2 crore, and margins narrowed to 22.8% from 24.3%.NewsLive TVMarketPopular CategoriesCalculatorsTrending NowLet's Connect with CNBCTV 18Network 18 Group :©TV18 Broadcast Limited. All rights reserved.