Hindustan Zinc to Consider Q4 Results and Interim Dividend at Upcoming Board Meeting
Hindustan Zinc Set to Announce Q4 and FY 2025-26 Earnings
Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary of Vedanta, has announced that its board of directors will meet on Friday, 24 April 2026 to consider the fourth quarter and financial year 2025-26 earnings, along with the declaration of the first interim dividend.
As per an exchange filing on Tuesday, 21 April, the meeting is scheduled in accordance with Regulation 29 and 50 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The board will consider and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results of the company for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. Additionally, the board will deliberate on the declaration of the first interim dividend on equity shares for the financial year 2026-27, if any.
Earnings Preview Domestic brokerage Kotak Institutional Equities expects Hindustan Zinc to post a sharp jump in profit and sales amid rising zinc sales and higher commodity prices. The brokerage estimates a 34.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net sales to ₹12,228.3 crore, while it pegs profit growth at 62% to ₹1642.2 crore during the said period. Meanwhile, Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects strong LME and silver prices to drive earnings in 4Q, with healthy volumes offsetting the impact of cost inflation.
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| Brokerage | Net Sales (YoY) | Profit (YoY) |
|---|---|---|
| Kotak Institutional Equities | 34.6% | 62% |
| Motilal Oswal Financial Services | 27.5% | 36.8% |
Dividend History According to Trendlyne data, Hindustan Zinc has announced 44 dividends in the last 15 years, since 2001. At current prices, this Vedanta group company has a dividend yield of 1.70%. The last dividend announced by Hindustan Zinc was ₹10 per share, with the record date set as 17 June 2025.
Share Price Trend Shares of Hindustan Zinc have fared decently in the near-to-medium term. The metal and mining stock has lost only 4% year-to-date (YTD), as against a 7% decline in the BSE Sensex. However, in the last three months, the stock has lost 16%, underperforming the benchmark index, which lost only 3%. In a year, Hindustan Zinc stock has surged 30%, while it has added 107% in five years. Meanwhile, in 10 years, the stock has jumped 238%.
Investor Takeaway
Hindustan Zinc's Q4 results and interim dividend declaration may have a low impact on the market.
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