HFCL Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 04 Feb 2025
Result Summary
- HFCL Ltd reported a 6.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 4.4%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 7.3% QoQ and 4.0% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 1.0% QoQ and decreased 11.9% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of HFCL Ltd stood at 0.5 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 1031.99 | 1107.19 | 1079.03 | -6.8% | -4.4% |
Total Expenses | 932.38 | 1005.73 | 971.40 | -7.3% | -4.0% |
Profit Before Tax | 99.61 | 101.46 | 107.63 | -1.8% | -7.5% |
Tax | 27.68 | 29.14 | 25.43 | -5.0% | 8.8% |
Profit After Tax | 72.59 | 73.33 | 82.43 | -1.0% | -11.9% |
Earnings Per Share | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.0% | -16.7% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
HFCL Ltd is a leading telecommunications equipment manufacturer and service provider in India. The company is recognized for its contribution to the telecommunications industry, offering a wide range of products such as optical fiber cables, optical transport, and broadband equipment. HFCL Ltd also engages in providing turnkey solutions to telecom operators and service providers across the country. Known for its innovation and quality, the company has been pivotal in advancing India's telecommunications infrastructure. As of the latest information, HFCL Ltd is focused on expanding its product range and enhancing its service offerings to address the evolving needs of the telecom sector. However, specific recent developments within the company have not been provided in the data.
Revenue
In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025, HFCL Ltd reported a total income of ₹1031.99 crores. This reflects a decrease of 6.8% compared to the previous quarter (Q2FY25) where the total income stood at ₹1107.19 crores. On a year-over-year basis, there is a 4.4% decline from the ₹1079.03 crores recorded in Q3FY24. The reduction in total income both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year highlights changes in the company's revenue generation during this period. The financial data does not specify the causes behind these variations.
Profitability
The company's profitability metrics show a mixed trend in Q3FY25. Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the quarter was ₹99.61 crores, slightly down by 1.8% from ₹101.46 crores in the previous quarter and a 7.5% decrease from ₹107.63 crores in the same quarter of the previous year. After accounting for taxes, the Profit After Tax (PAT) was ₹72.59 crores, which is 1.0% lower than the ₹73.33 crores reported in Q2FY25 and an 11.9% decline from ₹82.43 crores in Q3FY24. Earnings per Share (EPS) remained constant at ₹0.50 compared to the previous quarter but declined by 16.7% from ₹0.60 in Q3FY24. The tax expense for Q3FY25 was ₹27.68 crores, showing a reduction of 5.0% quarter-over-quarter but an increase of 8.8% year-over-year.
Operating Metrics
The financial data provides insight into HFCL Ltd’s operating efficiency through its expenses and income. Total expenses for Q3FY25 amounted to ₹932.38 crores, which is a 7.3% reduction from ₹1005.73 crores in Q2FY25 and a 4.0% decrease from ₹971.40 crores in Q3FY24. The company has managed to reduce its expenses more significantly than its income decrease on a quarterly basis. This could reflect operational adjustments or changes in cost management strategies. The data does not provide specific details on expense categories or operational strategies implemented during this period.
