KSB Share Price Surges 12% to Reach 8-Week High

KSB, a leading manufacturer of industrial pumps, saw its share price rise 12% in early trade on February 26, reaching an 8-week high of ₹803.85 per share. This marked the company's second consecutive session of gains, extending its winning streak.

Key Highlights

• ₹803.85: 8-week high of KSB shares
• 12%: Increase in share price
• ₹779: Opening share price
• ₹806: Day's high
• ₹717: Previous close
• 12.3%: Gain in February so far
• ₹81 crore: Consolidated net profit (YoY growth of 10.8%)
• ₹784 crore: Revenue (8% growth YoY)
• ₹130 crore: EBITDA (32.4% growth YoY)
• 16.6%: EBITDA margins (expanded from 13.5% a year ago)
• ₹4.40: Final dividend per equity share
• May 8, 2026: Record date for dividend payment

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Company Performance

KSB's performance in the fiscal fourth quarter of CY25 saw steady growth, with a consolidated net profit of ₹81 crore, a 10.8% year-on-year (YoY) increase from ₹73.1 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Revenue grew 8% to ₹784 crore from ₹726.4 crore in the previous year. The company's operating performance improved, with EBITDA rising 32.4% YoY to ₹130 crore.

Long-Term Performance

KSB shares had faced continued downward pressure between June and January 2026, losing a cumulative 16%. However, the stock has recouped the majority of its losses this month, gaining 12.6%. Over the last three years, the stock has produced a return of 110%, and over the last five-year period, it has delivered a cumulative return of 461%.

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