Coal India Share Price Surges 4% Following Q4 Earnings Release
Coal India Share Price Jumps Over 4% After Q4 Results
Coal India, the world's largest coal miner, reported a net profit of ₹10,839 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, marking a growth of 11.15% from ₹9,751 crore in the same period last year. The company's revenue in Q4FY26 rose by 5.8% to ₹46,490 crore from ₹43,961 crore, year-on-year (YoY), aided by higher average realization even though the sales declined marginally.
| Indicator | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit (₹ crore) | 10,839 | 9,751 | 11.15% |
| Revenue (₹ crore) | 46,490 | 43,961 | 5.8% |
| Average Realization (₹ per tonne) | 2,289.58 | 2,162.35 | 6% |
| Sales (tonnes) | 198.83 | 201.51 | -1% |
The company's operational performance was also impressive, with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) increasing 12% to ₹17,917 crore. Coal India also announced a final dividend of ₹5.25 per share of face value ₹10 each for the financial year 2025–26, subject to shareholders' approval.
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Brokerage firms Motilal Oswal Financial Services and Emkay Global Financial Services have maintained a positive outlook on Coal India shares. Motilal Oswal expects Coal India to post a 4% volume CAGR in FY26-28E, while Emkay Global Financial Services expects 55% premium sustenance and factors in ~6% volume CAGR over FY27-28E.
| Brokerage Firm | Recommendation | Target Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Motilal Oswal Financial Services | Buy | 530 |
| Emkay Global Financial Services | Add | 475 |
Coal India share price has gained over 5% in one month, and more than 17% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. The PSU stock has jumped 20% in six months and has risen 18% in one year. Coal India share price has delivered multibagger returns of 101% in three years, and a staggering 266% over the past five years.
At 9:45 AM, Coal India share price was trading 4.00% higher at ₹471.00 apiece on the BSE.
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Investor Takeaway
Investors should consider Coal India's strong Q4 earnings and potential for future growth.
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