Bharat Dynamics Share Price Falls 6% Post Q4 Results and Dividend Announcement

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Bharat Dynamics' share price declined sharply by nearly 6% in intraday trading on Wednesday, following the release of its Q4 FY25 financial results and dividend declaration.

• The stock opened at ₹1,869.95 on the BSE, down about 4.5% from the previous close of ₹1,959.80.
• It further dropped to an intraday low of ₹1,844.10, reflecting a total decline of approximately 6%.

The fall in Bharat Dynamics' share price this fall came right after the company published its earnings report after market hours on Tuesday.

Main News: Q4 FY25 Financial Results

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a key player in India's defense manufacturing sector, reported its Q4 FY25 standalone results on May 27.

Key Highlights from Q4 FY25:

• Net Profit:

₹272.77 Crore

 Down 5.54% YoY from ₹288.78 Crore in Q4 FY24

• Total Revenue from Operations:

₹1,776.98 Crore

More than double compared to ₹854.12 Crore in Q4 FY24

• Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation:

₹398.54 Crore

 Slight decline of 1.57% YoY from ₹404.90 Crore

• EBITDA Margin:

22.43% in Q4 FY25

 Compared to 47.41% in Q4 FY24

Despite a significant jump in revenue, the Bharat Dynamics share price reacted negatively due to the decline in profitability metrics.

Company Details: Dividend Update

Bharat Dynamics also declared a final dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.

• Dividend Recommended: ₹0.65 per equity share
• Face Value: ₹5 per share
• Payout Timeline: Within 30 days post-approval at the upcoming AGM

This dividend announcement was part of the board meeting held in conjunction with the Q4 results.

Summary of the Article

• Bharat Dynamics' share price fell by nearly 6% in intraday trades following the release of Q4 earnings and dividend news.
• While the company's revenue saw a significant jump, net profit and margins showed a downward trend.
• A final dividend of ₹0.65 per share was recommended pending shareholder approval.

The sudden drop in Bharat Dynamics share price signals cautious investor sentiment following the Q4 FY25 earnings release.