Shares of Emami Ltd. saw an approximate 3% increase, reaching a high of Rs 392.90, after the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company announced its second-quarter results for the financial year 2026-27. Alongside the financial performance, Emami's board declared an interim dividend of Rs 5 per equity share, representing a 500% payout.
Q2 FY27 Financial Performance Highlights
For the September quarter of FY27, Emami reported a significant 36% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated revenue from operations, climbing to Rs 1,087.65 crore from Rs 798.51 crore in the corresponding period last year. Earnings before finance costs, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) also grew by approximately 23%, reaching Rs 245.27 crore compared to Rs 199.90 crore previously.
However, consolidated profit after tax (PAT) experienced a marginal decline of about 2%, settling at Rs 145.50 crore against Rs 148.35 crore in the year-ago quarter. The standalone performance showed revenue from operations rising 15.5% YoY to Rs 698.20 crore, though standalone PAT decreased by around 25% to Rs 136.46 crore.
Interim Dividend and Buyback Completion
The board's approval of an interim dividend of Rs 5 per fully paid-up equity share (of Re 1 face value) means a 500% payout for eligible shareholders. Emami has set November 13, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholders entitled to receive this dividend, which will be disbursed on or before December 4, 2026.
In other corporate news, Emami confirmed the completion of its share buyback programme. Initiated on September 22, 2026, the company successfully bought back 73 lakh equity shares by October 9, 2026. The total expenditure for this buyback amounted to Rs 281.24 crore, excluding associated costs, and the repurchased shares have since been extinguished.