CEAT Q4 Net Profit Rises 23% to ₹244 Crore

CEAT Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹244 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, with revenue at ₹4,219 crore, up 23% year-on-year. EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 14.18%.

For the full financial year FY26, the company posted a net profit of ₹697 crore on revenue of ₹15,678 crore, marking an 18.6% increase year-on-year. EBITDA margin for the year was 13.16%.

On a standalone basis, Q4 revenue stood at ₹4,036 crore, up 18% year-on-year, with a net profit of ₹284 crore and EBITDA margin of 14.55%.

Managing Director and CEO Arnab Banerjee said the company recorded growth across segments in the fourth quarter, including international operations, despite geopolitical challenges. He added that the company expects near-term pressure from rising raw material costs and supply chain constraints, which it plans to address through pricing actions and cost management.

Chief Financial Officer Kumar Subbiah said operating margins improved by over 51 basis points in Q4 due to efficiency measures and scale. He noted that FY26 profit was the company’s highest to date.

The board has recommended a dividend of ₹35 per equity share (350%) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval.

The company said it will continue capacity expansion aligned with growth plans while maintaining a cautious approach to leverage and focusing on cash flow management.